That's the same one I have and I like it fine. Only 1/2 stop slower that an 80-200/2.8 and a lot less money.
Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Patershuk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 2:19 PM Subject: Vivitar Series 1 compared to the new zooms > Hi to all, > I need help to sort out whether the vivitar lens I have is worth keeping > or should I get rid of it and buy a newer larger zoom. The camera I have is > the Mz 6. I have a Vivitar Series one 70/210 f3.5 62 mm filter thread, I > think it is the tokina made lens. Does this lens even come close to the > abilities of the pentax and consumer grade 70-300, 80-320 and 100-300 zooms. > I have looked at data that talks about lines per inch etc. Then there is > statements which say it's just not sharpness but things like contrast I > guess this equates into colour and shadow detail. So in your opinion is this > lens something that I should keep. > > Thanks for your time, Peter. > > >

