![]() ![]() In use the focus is easy (as with most MF lenses) using focus assist tools of the A7R’s EVF, though focussing gets more difficult as the focal length increases. It’s possibly one of the best finished lenses I’ve seen. The only major sign of age is that some of the yellow paint has flaked out of the etched ‘macro’ focus channel. Not well balanced at all, so support the lens at all times! This is a one touch zoom so pulling the focus ring back zooms in, rotating it focuses it, much faster than a two touch designs if rather under geared on the focus. It feels best to hold the lens rather than the camera when carrying it! If the build quality is anything to go by this lens is already a star – heavy at 967g (2lb 2.2 oz) and built to an extremely high standard of metal construction, it still feels precise, solid and reliable after 40 years, not surprising as this one was made by Kiron. The earlier models were very highly regarded in the film days – at least equal to most camera manufacturer’s equivalents if not superior. The history of the Series 1 line is described nicely here – suffice to say avoid later models with variable apertures. All shots taken in RAW and converted using DXO Optics 9 an ‘auto levels’ in Photoshop. It’s very different in terms of size and weight to the small Zuikos tested so far, but it showed some promise on the Canon 60D and I need to at least try to find a decent telephoto option before lashing out lots of cash on a Zeiss/Sony zoom. Continuing this series of mini-reviews of old MF lenses on the superb Sony A7R, this time it’s a Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm constant f3.5 aperture zoom from the 1970’s.
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