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    Ultra telephoto zoom
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    Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8 Apochromatic

    5.0
    (5 reviews)
    Focal Length
    70-210mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-22
    Mount
    Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Sony A
    Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8 Apochromatic is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    With high brightness value, it has the ability to collect light even in poor lighting conditions

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 82 mm lens filters in this range can be expensive, purchase lens - and filter - only if you plan to keep them for long time, make a try with used ones.

    Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8 Apochromatic purchase historyTrending down 5.2%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have been easing around 5.2% per month — sellers are flexible, aim for deals below $28.00.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $28.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $40.00
    All-time low
    $1.00
    Latest sale
    $28.00

    Best deals

    482 of 947 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $28.00 fair value.

    • Jan 26, 2025$1.00$-27.00 / typical
    • Feb 12, 2025$3.00$-25.00 / typical
    • Apr 16, 2025$3.00$-25.00 / typical
    • Jul 19, 2025$4.00$-24.00 / typical
    • Jan 4, 2025$5.00$-23.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length70-210mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance2m
    FocusingAuto Focus
    Physical
    Filter Thread82mm
    MountCanon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, 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.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8 Apochromatic?

    Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8 Apochromatic is a camera lens with 70-210mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format.

    What mount is the Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8 Apochromatic compatible with?

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

    How much does the Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8 Apochromatic cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8 Apochromatic typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8 Apochromatic a good lens?

    Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8 Apochromatic has a community rating of 5.0/5 from 5 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/2.8 Apochromatic?

    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.

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