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

Name: Vivitar MF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina)
Brand: Vivitar
SKU: Vivitar-MF-Series-1-70-210mm-f-2-8-4-Apochromatic-Cosina
Availability: InStock

4.9

(5 reviews)

Optical: 5.0

Mechanical: 4.0

Value: 5.0

Focal Length

70-210mm

Aperture

f/2.8-4 (min f/22)

Mount

Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K

Weight

727g

Vivitar MF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina) is a manual 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

Weights 727 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. 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. 132 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it.

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

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Purchases (164)

Aug 9, 2025$38.00
Aug 7, 2025$47.00
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Nov 3, 2024$25.00
Oct 30, 2024$19.00
Oct 26, 2024$54.00
Sep 27, 2024$49.00
Aug 15, 2024$76.00

Auctions (7)

Jul 11, 2025High: $99.50 / Low: $14.00
May 24, 2025High: $54.95 / Low: $2.99
May 1, 2025High: $75.00 / Low: $2.99
Apr 8, 2025High: $50.00 / Low: $4.99
Mar 16, 2025High: $70.00 / Low: $11.24
Feb 20, 2025High: $76.13 / Low: $10.00
Jan 22, 2025High: $70.00 / Low: $10.00

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

Vivitar MF 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 Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 727g.

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

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight727g

Length132mm

Filter Thread62mm

MountMinolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K

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 MF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina)?

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

Vivitar MF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina) uses a Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

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

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar MF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina) typically sells for around $2.99. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

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

Vivitar MF Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8-4 Apochromatic (Cosina) has a community rating of 4.9/5 from 5 review(s).

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

Similar lenses include Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 D ED, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF ED VR II, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF ED VR.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€36.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.4

Optical5.0/5

Mechanical4.0/5

Value5.0/5

Bokeh4.0/5

Usability4.0/5

Based on 1 reviewer