Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
Legendary manual focus zoom with macro capability
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | Integrated into push-pull barrel |
| Zoom Ring | ✓ Present | Push-pull mechanism |
| Aperture Ring | ✓ Present | Manual ring on lens base |
| AF/MF Switch | ✗ Not Present | Fully manual lens |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✗ Not Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ✗ Not Present |
How-to Use Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
Welcome to the How-to section of the lens. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a lens has a how-to section and a section for learning. The rings, switches and controls of each lens are placed differently between brands and models. The how-to section helps you operate the lens; however, if you are interested in learning photography, you also need to know what each control changes and why you would change it. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.
Learn & Master Photography with Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 70-210mm |
| Aperture | f/3.5 constant |
| Lens Construction | 15 elements in 10 groups |
| Min Focus Distance | Approx 1m (Macro mode closer) |
| Filter Thread | 67mm |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Zoom Type | Push-Pull |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6-9 (varies by version) |
| Weight | Approx 800g |
| Mounts | Various (K-mount, M42, Nikon F, etc) |
