Description
An
ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, such as the Vivitar 19-35mm
manual focus zoom, is especially helpful when photographing room or building interiors in tight spaces and for producing vast vistas outdoors such as
landscapes.
This lens carries the prestigious Series 1 designation from Vivitar, which is only used on
the top models of their different types of photo equipment. The
zoom range of this model lens encompasses the most often needed and used wide angles.
It has a handsome brushed chrome and black finish that looks good with today's
cameras.
Zooming on the Vivitar 19-35mm Series 1 is smooth and easy by rotating the rearmost rubberized ring, which has lots of ribbing to make it easy to grasp and zoom.
With an aperture range of f/3.5-22 and a minimum focusing distance of 1.6 feet, this compact and lightweight lens is the perfect
wide angle
lens partner to any
SLR camera. Available in all popular SLR camera mounts.
Features
Vivitar's Series1 19-35mm manual focus zoom lens is designed to work with Nikon autofocus single-lens reflex cameras. This lens is compact and lightweight, with an aperture range of f/3.5 to f/4.5 and a minimum focusing distance of 1.6 feet. Its macro ratio is 1:12x at 35mm and it takes 77mm accessories.
Specifications
Construction: 11 Groups/ 13 Elements
Angle of view: 97-63°
F stop range: f/3.5-22
Closest Focusing Distance: 1.6 ft.
Maximum Magnification: 1:12
Filter Size: 77mm
Dimensions: (Length x Diameter) 2.8" x 3.2"
Weight: .69 lbs.
Reviews
Summary:
I take all types of photos. But never really needed a wide angle lens. So I desided to look forsomething not too expensive. Being I had used the Vivitar series 1 on my film camera. I desided to try the 19-35 AF on my Canon 20D. And to my surprise, the images are clean and clear. Focus was fast.Can't beat it for the money.
Strengths:
Fast Focus Bang for the buck clarity and color
Weaknesses:
somewhat flimsy front portion of lens turns with focus
Similar Products Used:
Canon 28-135 IS USM Canon 85 USM
Customer Service:
So cheap in price, who cares. Throw it out and buy another...
