Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Macro

Maker Vivitar
Model 100mm f/3.5 Macro
Fullframe Coverage YES
Field of View (degrees)
Horizontal,Vertical, Diagonal
Full Frame - 36x24mm
APS-C - 22.5x15mm		 Full Frame : H - 20.4 : V - 13.7 : D - 24.4
APS-C : H - 12.8 : V - 8.6 : D - 15.4
Focal Length Prime 100 mm (APS-C 35mm equiv = 160 mm)
Aperture Range Prime f3.5 - f0
Diaphragm blades 0
Length/Diameter 2.7"/2.6" : 68.6 mm / 66 mm
Weight 9.4 oz : 267 gm
Filter 49
LensPlay Rating 0 - Not Rated
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Price $150

 

 

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 COMMENTS:

This lens has gotten surprisingly good reviews for an inexpensive macro lens. Mechanical construction leaves something to be desired, autofocus is a little rough and it only goes to 1/2 life size (1:2) without the (supplied) closeup lens. It goes to 1:1 with the (supplied) diopter. Optically it's actually pretty good and it's certainly the cheapest 100mm macro lens around. It's cheaper than any of the 50mm macros too. Optically, it's a bargain.

The same lens is sold under a variety of brand names. Vivitar, Phoenix, ProMaster etc. and I believe thay are all actually made by Cosina and "branded" for resale by various other companies.