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Subject: [OM] Re: Vivitar/Kiron 28/2 questions
From: Ross Orr <voxbongo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:43:31 -0400
Cc: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
>1.) the performance is terrible at f/2.

Hi Priit,

I have two versions of this Vivitar lens (both made by Kiron, as you 
deduced from the "22" serial number). The earlier one is 
single-coated and can be ID-ed easily because the front rotates as 
you focus. Yes, wide open the performance of this is pretty rotten.

But there is a later version, multi-coated, with a non-rotating 
front--which is much improved wide open.

Unfortunately, guess which one has the stuck diaphragm...


cheers

   --Ross

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