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Vivitar AF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina)

Name: Vivitar AF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina)
Brand: Vivitar
SKU: vivitar-af-series-1-70-210mm-f-2-8-4-apochromatic-cosina-2
Availability: InStock

4.4

(6 reviews)

Optical: 4.1

Mechanical: 4.1

Value: 8.0

Focal Length

70-210mm

Aperture

f/2.8-4 (min f/22)

Mount

Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A

Weight

707g

Vivitar AF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina) is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.

Physical characteristics

With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter. 129 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 707 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.

Vivitar AF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina) purchase history

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Purchases (134)

Aug 9, 2025$37.00
Aug 1, 2025$19.00
Jul 30, 2025$26.00
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Nov 3, 2024$25.00
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Nov 2, 2024$66.00
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Oct 30, 2024$19.00
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Oct 15, 2024$16.00
Oct 11, 2024$28.00
Oct 10, 2024$55.00
Oct 9, 2024$39.00
Sep 27, 2024$49.00
Aug 15, 2024$75.00

Auctions (10)

Aug 16, 2025High: $99.50 / Low: $5.50
Jul 18, 2025High: $99.50 / Low: $5.50
Jun 20, 2025High: $99.50 / Low: $5.50
May 28, 2025High: $75.00 / Low: $10.00
May 6, 2025High: $75.00 / Low: $11.24
Apr 12, 2025High: $45.00 / Low: $4.99
Mar 19, 2025High: $74.95 / Low: $4.99
Feb 23, 2025High: $76.28 / Low: $4.99
Jan 31, 2025High: $70.00 / Low: $4.99
Jan 7, 2025High: $80.00 / Low: $12.00

What is the Vivitar AF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina)?

Vivitar AF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina) is a camera lens with 70-210mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8 - 4.0/22, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 707g.

Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length70-210mm

Aperturef/2.8-4 (min f/22)

Min Focus Distance1.1m

FocusingAuto Focus

Physical

Weight707g

Length129mm

Filter Thread62mm

MountCanon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Excellent lens for macro and portrait photography.5.0/5

Excellent lens for macro and portrait photography. Awesome Product! Contrast and sharpness excellent! Highly recommended! This lens is wide angle zoom to take best macro photography.

Nice sharp older lens5.0/5

Nice sharp older lens There were 3 manufacturers of this Series 1 lens, the first numbers of the serial # denote which one made it. The #s starting with 28 came from Komine and are known for their high quality.

Excellent lens for macro and portrait photography.5.0/5

Excellent lens for macro and portrait photography. Awesome Product! Contrast and sharpness excellent! Highly recommended! This lens is wide angle zoom to take best macro photography.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vivitar AF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina)?

What mount is the Vivitar AF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina) compatible with?

Vivitar AF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina) uses a Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Vivitar AF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina) cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar AF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina) typically sells for around $4.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Vivitar AF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina) a good lens?

Vivitar AF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina) has a community rating of 4.4/5 from 6 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar AF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina)?

Similar lenses include Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM, Minolta AF 80-200mm f/2.8 HS APO G, Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 D ED.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€38.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.1

Optical4.1/5

Mechanical4.1/5

Value8.0/5

Bokeh8.0/5

Usability4.1/5

Based on 8 reviewers