Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Auto Zoom - VMC

The legendary Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Auto Zoom — the world's first macro-focusing auto zoom when it launched in the mid-1970s, and still one of the most respected third-party telephotos ever made. This is the sought-after Kiron (Kino Precision) version, carrying Vivitar's premium multi-coating and a fast, constant f/3.5 aperture right across the range. Built like a tank in Nikon F-mount, it is a cult classic that punches well above its price. A superb-value vintage tele for anyone shooting a Nikon film body.

Specifications

• Focal length: 70–210mm
• Maximum aperture: constant f/3.5 (to f/22)
• Optical design: 15 elements in 10 groups
• Macro: close-focusing macro mode (approx. 1:2.2)
• Mount: Nikon F
• Manufacturer: Kino Precision (Kiron), the original "Version 1"
• Coating: Vivitar multi-coating
• Zoom/focus: one-touch push-pull design
• Diaphragm: 6 blades
• Format: 35mm full-frame coverage

Condition

• Cosmetic: Very good condition. Optically perfect.
• Functional: The one-touch push-pull zoom/focus action sticks slightly at the edge of the range but is generally smooth and easy to get used to.

Included

• Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Auto Zoom lens

For the price, one of the best-value vintage telephotos you can put on a Nikon film body — clean glass, that famous constant f/3.5, and a genuine macro mode. The slightly stiff push-pull action is disclosed up front and eases with use.