I disagree. It was made by Tokina. Even the optical extender is identical,
except for a tripod mount. Though many Series 1 lenses were made by Kiron. I
believe my 28-90mm 2.8 was.
Larry
Skip Williams wrote:
> The S1 90/2.5 Macro was made by Kiron. I had one for about 20 years.
>
> Don't think that this lens can't compete with the 90/2. It's pretty darn
> close for 30% the cost. There are a few pictures with this lens on my
> website. It's a stellar performer.
>
> http://www.skipwilliams.com/gallery/nature1/5.htm
> http://www.skipwilliams.com/gallery/nature1/6.htm
> http://www.skipwilliams.com/gallery/nature1/7.htm
> http://www.skipwilliams.com/gallery/nature1/8.htm
> http://www.skipwilliams.com/gallery/nature1/9.htm
> http://www.skipwilliams.com/gallery/nature1/10.htm
>
> Skip
>
> >From: "Martin G Flink" <mgflink@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Reply-To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Subject: Re: [OM] Vivitar series 1
> >Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 22:52:35 -0800
> >
> >I recently acquired a Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 w/1:1 adapter in mint
> >condition off eBay...Its a heavy, solidly built lens that I've heard very
> >good reports on...Unfortunately I have'nt had a chance to give it trial
> >run... I hope its as good as its reputation...Probably no where near the OM
> >90mm f2.0 in performance, but considerably less outlay...Anyway to find out
> >who the manufacturer was? Marty
> >
>
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