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.
>
>
>


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