Solid construction
f/2.8 is nice to have in low light conditions
Perfect for indoor and outdoor photography

A little heavy, but worth it

A very good lens. Is always on my camera when I just need to grab it for that perfect shot

Customer Service

None

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Vivitar 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Quality lens
fast
options to OEM lenses

large and heavy
f2.8-3.5 rather than constant
need to refocus if you change focal lengths

Excellent lens, good image quality. This lens can have too much oil on the blades. I ended up trading this along with cash for the older Vivitar Series 1 f2.8 35 to 85mm.

Customer Service

lens is not serviced by
Vivitar, find a good camera repairman

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Vivitar Series 1 f2.8 35-85

range sharpness color and price

a little heavy

Highly recommend. This is the lens that stays on my F2 which is my primary body. It covers most situations. When it doesn't I turn to my Vivitar 70-210 or my Nikon 80-200 (collar drop is annoying). Since I carry a F2 system with at least two AI lenses most of the time, the weight doesn't bother me. I have used this system on canoe trips, hiking trips, sailing, macro shooting of all kinds, landscape and people photography. A little extra weight just makes you stronger. For critical or very close macro work I use a micro nikkor 55 mm 3.5 but the vivitar 28-90 is a mainstay.

Customer Service

N/A

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vivitar 28-200 nikon 43-86 NAI(only fair quality)
nikon 80-200 AI
Vivitar 70-210 AI

well built, fast,sharp lens. Always delivers great results.

If allowed to become very hot, lubricant may deposit on diaphram blades

A great lens. Would pay even more for it. Very sharp, excellent color and contrast. Well built. I have a Kiron 28-85 2.8 as a back-up, also a nice piece of glass.

Customer Service

never used them.

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Numerous others. The Kiron 28-85 mf is very similar and also quite good.