Great question! Unfortunately this version of this lens is not parfocal. But version 2 of this lens (with the close focus option engaged by a button on the face of the lens) is parfocal. Another option would be the Canon 35-105 f/3.5 which can be more expensive is also parfocal. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Weirdly, it's NOT. I have Tokina version with sliding zoom ring macro switch (zoom ring goes up or down for macro, exactly as this Vivitar) and Soligor with dedicated macro ring with a lock button. They all, as well as Vivitar, are the same Tokina in different brand names. NONE of them are parafocal sadly and I don't know why, as many stated it is. I'm very sad( @@studiotrejo3047
@@heroaomedia Great question. The second version is cone shaped. The macro feature is a button that is pressed and twisted to move the elements. Which is different than version 1 where you pull down at 35mm and twist. Version 2 can engage macro anywhere in the zoom range and not just at 35. I hope this answers you question.
Today I was at my local photodealer, who I am good friends with, and in the basket with various analogues, I happened to find this lens. I borrowed it for free, to test it out, and this video makes me wish to do so asap. It does look like I will keep it, judging from this video, thus far.
Hello! Thats a great arrangement for them to let you borrow this lens. Good thing you are friends with him. I think this is one of those underrated lenses that people forget about because it's not a prime lens. If you understand it's strengths and weaknesses you will know when to use it, what to use this lens for and you will enjoy it. Just my opinion. Thanks for watching!
Hi! Firstly I'd like to thank you for this brilliant video! You had inspired me to get a Tokina copy of this lens and start experimenting and training before starting a documentary project. I was fascinated with it's dreamy or even magic treatment with objects out of focus. But I was also rather disappointed with the fact that at least my copy must be stopped down to f/4.5 to obtain reasonable for 4K sharpness on the borders of inner zone of 3x3 grid. (The center is okay at f/4 thank goodness!) As I really like to place main object on these borders or even in the left or right third of the frame this lack of sharpness becomes almost a disaster. How do you think is my copy bad or I am expecting too mush of this 50 years old zoom lens? I really don't want to stop it down to f5.6, I would prefer to stay on f4 mostly. P.S. Thanks again for your passionate making videos with these gorgeous vintage lenses in such loving and aesthetic manner.
Hello! Thank you for watching! Glad you are enjoying this lens. Very good question, copies of this lens can vary. I have 2 copies of this lens and one of them is sharper and cleaner than the other and that is because one of the glass elements has separation and has haze that cannot be removed. So it really depends on the condition of the lens. But it's also a vintage lens and if you are doing interviews and your subject is off center (3x3 grid), stopping it down like you are doing will help or zooming it in, away from 35mm (I tried 45mm and corner sharpness looks better), which is the weak point of the lens. If this doesn't work then it'll be a good dreamy Broll lens. I hope this helps. By the way what camera are you using this lens with?
@studio trejo Thanks! This knowledge is precious :) Okay... I think I've got encouraged to start buying a number of copies of the lens hoping to find a better and really good copy. The 35-105mm range is so versatile that I have really only few options to replace this lens with another that maintains the same length while zooming (maybe Tokina 28-80 / 28-70 f2.8 considering usage of the "extender" from time to time). About the camera. I've got Z6 and planning to get me an Atomos Ninja V just as you got. 12-bit PRORES is just what I need, less bits is not an option for me anyway. So I am happy that the camera covers almost all my desires including AF with Techart TZM, lossless "extender" using DX mode and on and on. The only bit of sadness is due to the lack of high fps at 4K. But I that's not a lethal drawback considering the aftermarket price of the Z6.
@@danielromashov92 No problem! If you would like to get a higher resolution lens with the same 35-105 focal length, consider the Canon 35-105 f3.5 (more money) I think you are going to like the Z6 and the Atomos setup for ProRes RAW. Many options for color grading. Let me know how your search goes.
@@studiotrejo3047 Yes, although I did watch your review of the Canon and also made my brief research on RUclips and Flickr after that I forgot to mention it in my previous message. And there's a reason. I don't really like the picture of Canon FD lenses and didn't like it even in the film era (yes, I did shoot film professionally when there were no DSLRs yet). You know I can't really describe my feeling about the Canon picture, it's maybe too complimentary to my taste, too sweet. Maybe I am getting too picky ))) but if I fail with these Tokinas the Canon is the third and last line in my list of zoom lenses (thank goodness there's plenty of 28-80 and Canons in my area). Btw as I noticed Canon 35-105 also varies in sharpness rather much. Okay I will get back with the results :) I wish you a lot of inspiration and luck for beautiful shots!
I'm about to head out with one that I just bought for $5.00. I's branded Bushnell and is M42. I'm a Tokina, Soligor, Vivitar fan, I'm not expecting outstanding results but I like lenses with ambitious and interesting features.
Amazing price with nothing to lose! I'm always amazed how these old lenses can render a very good image for their age and all the features. And if you're looking for the vintage look this lens has it. Thank you for watching!
could not have had a better impulse buy in the camera store, shootin with this oon my canon f1 is perfect. when i make videos i will try it out as well!
I have wondered for some time why no one manufactures a 35-105 @F3.5 anymore. Canon had a FD lens in this configuration too and it was very decent actually. Today all manufacturers produce a 24-105, @F4. Why not at 3.5? Personally, if I had to, I'd sacrifice that wide end for more light sensitivity and perhaps a touch extra bokeh. Hey, thanks for this review! Thoroughly inspiring.
Hello! Thank you for watching! I too have had those same thoughts about the f/3.5. I personally see great advantages to that f/stop only being slightly darker than an f 2.8. The Canon FD 35-105 I reviewed last month is pretty amazing. That said, the way lens technology has advanced-- including the rise of mirrorless camera lenses with larger mounts--the ability to build lenses at 3.5 should be feasible even for a 24-105. Maybe it's marketing? Either way these old "fast" vintage zooms are a joy to use. Thank you for writing!
Very interesting, like post apocalyptic in some frames. But what's going on @ 5:35 ??? Seems you have a load of field curvature in the background. You would avoid excess softness @ 3.5 and that kind of weird effect with the 1970 Konica 35-100 2.8... but, but, beware : it's at least x 10 to 20 times the price of the Vivitar today. & it's a Varifocal design.... IQ of this Konica is out of this world. It's even a beast on m 4/3. I believe it's a must have, only me.
Hey! Thanks for watching! Yes this lens has tons of "character" that most photographers won't enjoy but for video its fun. That 1970's Konica sounds great if that IQ is that high. But on a m 4/3 the field of view is doubled (70-200 f/4) and you wouldn't see the corners of the Konica because of the crop. I wonder what it would look like on a FF. Either way if I see one around I might want to pick it up after your recommendation. Thanks again, cheers!
@@studiotrejo3047 That Konica is no doubt softer on corners with FF, but to what extend, must say I never tried. You have few IQ samples on Flickr on FF that said. It's 4K & way over on m4/3 , the center is crazy. The lens got out at 4000$ (today equivalent) at it's launch then stayed at 2000$ till 1974. Btw, 1.1kg !! + it's not rated radioactive but they tend to yellow a bit, so the solarized glass effect. To get 5600K I need to change the WB to 5200K. Good luck with yours.
@@vivianvaldi7871 Wow thanks for the warning. I would also recommend the version 2 of this lens. The optics and coatings are better and it has a close focusing function that works throughout the zoom range. Very useful.
@@studiotrejo3047Second version in hand (Porst) : very warm, almost like my Konicas. One week under UV scheduled (after the Canon 55 1.2 on it's way.) Very special effects in m4/3. Field curvature making a fool of you, very crazy effect you have to learn over like 2 meters. Couldn't resist the post apocalyptic appeal, surely not an every day lens, needs a lot of attention. Gets back to normal over 8.0 / 3.5 almost unusable, or may be in some few darks sets & close-ups. Close focus is very effective, like a second focus ramp.
Hello! Thank you for watching! If you are referring to the Vivitar S1 28-105 f2.8-3.8 which I do own, I think it’s great! Sharp, close focus and versatile. I’ve used it on travel and just for fun. There are 3 versions of this lens. The one I have has the 67 diameter front, the rubber Series 1 embossed on the focus. Hope this helps.
Hi... just bought lens at camera store, I'm trying to install the adapter in order to install it on my Canon M50.... it's not working. Any ideas? Thanks!😊
Just picked up a Soligor-branded one of these. This review is making me feel good about my purchase. Also, really great channel, love the lens reviews. Great combo of useful information and beautiful images. Keep it up!
Hello Thank you for watching! It's great lens for creatives! I still enjoy using it for photos and video. Glad you like the videos! Working on adding more content to the channel, more lens reviews. Cheers!
I can get the Soligor version locally. Do you think that the canon fd 35-105 that you also revieved is significantly better than this one so it would worth the extra price?
That’s a great question! It’s hard to choose between the two, but if I was looking at this from a sharpness /clarity perspective I would go with the Canon. But if you want a vintage look and save some money go with the Soligor. One last thought, if you find fungus or dust in your lens-which happens when you purchase vintage lenses-the Soligor/Vivitar versions are easier to open and clean and are built with more metal and less plastic. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for the complement! These are fun to make. I would say price wise yes. The Vivitar/Soligor versions are easy to find and cheaper than the Canon version. As far as image quality, the Canon is cleaner less aberrations and even brighter. So those are my finds. They both have character but not the same kind of character. That is why I own both. Hope this helps!
Hello thank you for reaching out. You would need an adapter to mount it on your camera. Depending on the mount of the lens you would match the mount of the lens to your micro 4/3 camera. The Vivitar 35-70 comes in different mounts ranging from Canon FD to Minolta MD and others. so I would purchase the lens and then get the adapter that would match your camera and lens. Thanks for watching!
Hey thanks for writing. The front element does rotate. When Variable ND's are applied there seems to be a slight color shift. I use Tiffen VND's and it could be the brand of ND's but that's been my experience. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching!
Great question! Unfortunately this version of this lens is not parfocal. But version 2 of this lens (with the close focus option engaged by a button on the face of the lens) is parfocal. Another option would be the Canon 35-105 f/3.5 which can be more expensive is also parfocal. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Hello! Thank you for watching. Yes there is some softness at 35mm. My review goes over that in the sharpness test. The softness shows up when bright light hits the lens. Stopping it down to f/5.6 or zooming in slightly will also alíviate the softness. Hope this helps. Cheers!
Great question, photo lenses are not designed to be parfocal but some have those properties or very close to it. This lens is sometimes parfocal. Usually for subjects closer to infinity. But it won't be like a cinema lens. If your looking for a lens with a more consistent parfocal property I would recommend the Canon 35-105 f/3.5 FD which I will be renewing in the future. Thanks!
@@guzeroonze Thank you for the question I answered it above. It is a great lens with it's cool vintage vibe. I wouldn't but it for it's parfocal property. But my opinion of this lens is that it's other traits make it a good "cheap" lens to have in your bag.
@@dennypilot9856 the canon FD is better optically. Sharper, brighter Canon colors. The Vivitar is built like a tank. The Canon is plasticy. The vivitar is less expensive than the Canon. The canon has 5 aperture blades and the vivitar has 6. More aperture blades the smoother the bokeh, but you’ll get more sun stars with 5 bladed canon aperture. The Vivitar has a more vintage vibe. So in the end it depends on the look you are going for and how much you want to spend. Side point, Vivitar/Soligor has a version 2 of this lens which is better optically and mechanically. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
I have the 2nd version of this with the button, but there's something so wrong with it! On far shots, infinity focus is blurry, but gets sharper as you focus to close, but won't actually get sharp unless you engage the close focus ring... It's bizarre! I can see absolutely nothing wrong with this lens, but there's just something terribly off. What a shame too, because it seems like it would have been an amazing lens!
I also have the second version of this lens. It sounds like one of the elements are backwards. Because it is weird that it’s working that way. It is a great lens.
Is this lens parfocal when zooming? Asking for video usage! :) Great video thanks alot
Great question! Unfortunately this version of this lens is not parfocal. But version 2 of this lens (with the close focus option engaged by a button on the face of the lens) is parfocal. Another option would be the Canon 35-105 f/3.5 which can be more expensive is also parfocal. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
@@studiotrejo3047 Great answer! Thank you sooo much helped alot! :)
Weirdly, it's NOT. I have Tokina version with sliding zoom ring macro switch (zoom ring goes up or down for macro, exactly as this Vivitar) and Soligor with dedicated macro ring with a lock button. They all, as well as Vivitar, are the same Tokina in different brand names. NONE of them are parafocal sadly and I don't know why, as many stated it is. I'm very sad( @@studiotrejo3047
how do you identify the second version :) @@studiotrejo3047
@@heroaomedia Great question. The second version is cone shaped. The macro feature is a button that is pressed and twisted to move the elements. Which is different than version 1 where you pull down at 35mm and twist.
Version 2 can engage macro anywhere in the zoom range and not just at 35.
I hope this answers you question.
love the misty blue-themed opening sequence; paired nicely with music!
Thank you Jim! Once I found the music the clips just came together :)
Today I was at my local photodealer, who I am good friends with, and in the basket with various analogues, I happened to find this lens. I borrowed it for free, to test it out, and this video makes me wish to do so asap. It does look like I will keep it, judging from this video, thus far.
Hello! Thats a great arrangement for them to let you borrow this lens. Good thing you are friends with him. I think this is one of those underrated lenses that people forget about because it's not a prime lens. If you understand it's strengths and weaknesses you will know when to use it, what to use this lens for and you will enjoy it. Just my opinion.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent story telling
Thank you!! It was a fun side project to do. I hope to do some more.
Very chilly video
Thank you and thank you for checking it out!
Beautiful video. Remind me of best lens for documentary video
Thank you for watching! I do like this lens. It's a great all around useful lens for so many things including documentary. Cheers!
So relaxing 😌 music. Almost wanted a story to be told. But the lens info it good too. Thank always love seeing these videos
Thank you for watching! I hope to make more soon with stories.
Hi! Firstly I'd like to thank you for this brilliant video! You had inspired me to get a Tokina copy of this lens and start experimenting and training before starting a documentary project. I was fascinated with it's dreamy or even magic treatment with objects out of focus. But I was also rather disappointed with the fact that at least my copy must be stopped down to f/4.5 to obtain reasonable for 4K sharpness on the borders of inner zone of 3x3 grid. (The center is okay at f/4 thank goodness!) As I really like to place main object on these borders or even in the left or right third of the frame this lack of sharpness becomes almost a disaster. How do you think is my copy bad or I am expecting too mush of this 50 years old zoom lens? I really don't want to stop it down to f5.6, I would prefer to stay on f4 mostly. P.S. Thanks again for your passionate making videos with these gorgeous vintage lenses in such loving and aesthetic manner.
Hello! Thank you for watching! Glad you are enjoying this lens. Very good question, copies of this lens can vary. I have 2 copies of this lens and one of them is sharper and cleaner than the other and that is because one of the glass elements has separation and has haze that cannot be removed. So it really depends on the condition of the lens. But it's also a vintage lens and if you are doing interviews and your subject is off center (3x3 grid), stopping it down like you are doing will help or zooming it in, away from 35mm (I tried 45mm and corner sharpness looks better), which is the weak point of the lens. If this doesn't work then it'll be a good dreamy Broll lens.
I hope this helps.
By the way what camera are you using this lens with?
@studio trejo Thanks! This knowledge is precious :) Okay... I think I've got encouraged to start buying a number of copies of the lens hoping to find a better and really good copy. The 35-105mm range is so versatile that I have really only few options to replace this lens with another that maintains the same length while zooming (maybe Tokina 28-80 / 28-70 f2.8 considering usage of the "extender" from time to time). About the camera. I've got Z6 and planning to get me an Atomos Ninja V just as you got. 12-bit PRORES is just what I need, less bits is not an option for me anyway. So I am happy that the camera covers almost all my desires including AF with Techart TZM, lossless "extender" using DX mode and on and on. The only bit of sadness is due to the lack of high fps at 4K. But I that's not a lethal drawback considering the aftermarket price of the Z6.
@@danielromashov92 No problem! If you would like to get a higher resolution lens with the same 35-105 focal length, consider the Canon 35-105 f3.5 (more money) I think you are going to like the Z6 and the Atomos setup for ProRes RAW. Many options for color grading. Let me know how your search goes.
@@studiotrejo3047 Yes, although I did watch your review of the Canon and also made my brief research on RUclips and Flickr after that I forgot to mention it in my previous message. And there's a reason. I don't really like the picture of Canon FD lenses and didn't like it even in the film era (yes, I did shoot film professionally when there were no DSLRs yet). You know I can't really describe my feeling about the Canon picture, it's maybe too complimentary to my taste, too sweet. Maybe I am getting too picky ))) but if I fail with these Tokinas the Canon is the third and last line in my list of zoom lenses (thank goodness there's plenty of 28-80 and Canons in my area). Btw as I noticed Canon 35-105 also varies in sharpness rather much. Okay I will get back with the results :) I wish you a lot of inspiration and luck for beautiful shots!
I'm about to head out with one that I just bought for $5.00. I's branded Bushnell and is M42. I'm a Tokina, Soligor, Vivitar fan, I'm not expecting outstanding results but I like lenses with ambitious and interesting features.
Amazing price with nothing to lose! I'm always amazed how these old lenses can render a very good image for their age and all the features. And if you're looking for the vintage look this lens has it. Thank you for watching!
I have the Tokina version and I love that lens even not a perfect lens but I love it.
@@basukisugito8929 I think they are identical. The imperfections is what makes this lens special. I totally agree. Thank you for watching!
Came across this lens in a thrift store during a lucky haul, and I am very excited to adapt it for my Canon.
That’s awesome! Thrift store finds are my favorite. Will you be adapting to a Canon Dslr or mirrorless? Either way thanks for watching!
could not have had a better impulse buy in the camera store, shootin with this oon my canon f1 is perfect. when i make videos i will try it out as well!
Thats great to hear! It's a cool lens. I enjoyed creating video content with it. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!
@@studiotrejo3047 I have ti develop the rolls first, I hope to remember to tell how they look, shooting with it worked very well though!
@@oceanman7868 Very nice!
I have wondered for some time why no one manufactures a 35-105 @F3.5 anymore. Canon had a FD lens in this configuration too and it was very decent actually. Today all manufacturers produce a 24-105, @F4. Why not at 3.5? Personally, if I had to, I'd sacrifice that wide end for more light sensitivity and perhaps a touch extra bokeh. Hey, thanks for this review! Thoroughly inspiring.
Hello! Thank you for watching! I too have had those same thoughts about the f/3.5. I personally see great advantages to that f/stop only being slightly darker than an f 2.8. The Canon FD 35-105 I reviewed last month is pretty amazing.
That said, the way lens technology has advanced-- including the rise of mirrorless camera lenses with larger mounts--the ability to build lenses at 3.5 should be feasible even for a 24-105. Maybe it's marketing? Either way these old "fast" vintage zooms are a joy to use. Thank you for writing!
@@studiotrejo3047 Hi, great thanks for responding. I'll watch your vid on the Canon too then. Cheers! :)
Very interesting, like post apocalyptic in some frames. But what's going on @ 5:35 ???
Seems you have a load of field curvature in the background.
You would avoid excess softness @ 3.5 and that kind of weird effect with the 1970 Konica 35-100 2.8... but, but, beware : it's at least x 10 to 20 times the price of the Vivitar today.
& it's a Varifocal design.... IQ of this Konica is out of this world. It's even a beast on m 4/3. I believe it's a must have, only me.
Hey! Thanks for watching! Yes this lens has tons of "character" that most photographers won't enjoy but for video its fun. That 1970's Konica sounds great if that IQ is that high. But on a m 4/3 the field of view is doubled (70-200 f/4) and you wouldn't see the corners of the Konica because of the crop. I wonder what it would look like on a FF. Either way if I see one around I might want to pick it up after your recommendation. Thanks again, cheers!
@@studiotrejo3047 That Konica is no doubt softer on corners with FF, but to what extend, must say I never tried. You have few IQ samples on Flickr on FF that said. It's 4K & way over on m4/3 , the center is crazy. The lens got out at 4000$ (today equivalent) at it's launch then stayed at 2000$ till 1974. Btw, 1.1kg !! + it's not rated radioactive but they tend to yellow a bit, so the solarized glass effect. To get 5600K I need to change the WB to 5200K. Good luck with yours.
@@vivianvaldi7871 Wow thanks for the warning. I would also recommend the version 2 of this lens. The optics and coatings are better and it has a close focusing function that works throughout the zoom range. Very useful.
@@studiotrejo3047 OK. I can see the difference between them now. Guess u kept the older version bc of better optics anyway.
@@studiotrejo3047Second version in hand (Porst) : very warm, almost like my Konicas. One week under UV scheduled (after the Canon 55 1.2 on it's way.)
Very special effects in m4/3. Field curvature making a fool of you, very crazy effect you have to learn over like 2 meters.
Couldn't resist the post apocalyptic appeal, surely not an every day lens, needs a lot of attention. Gets back to normal over 8.0 /
3.5 almost unusable, or may be in some few darks sets & close-ups. Close focus is very effective, like a second focus ramp.
I have several of these, Vivitar, HOYA, Soligor, Porst etc, they are amazing! I have videos about this Tokina series of lenses...
That’s so cool! Send me a link so I can check it out.
@@studiotrejo3047 ruclips.net/video/BxqW8YRC9oA/видео.html
what do you think about vivitar 28-105 f3.5 ?
Hello! Thank you for watching! If you are referring to the Vivitar S1 28-105 f2.8-3.8 which I do own, I think it’s great! Sharp, close focus and versatile. I’ve used it on travel and just for fun.
There are 3 versions of this lens. The one I have has the 67 diameter front, the rubber Series 1 embossed on the focus.
Hope this helps.
Hi... just bought lens at camera store, I'm trying to install the adapter in order to install it on my Canon M50.... it's not working. Any ideas? Thanks!😊
Hello thank you for writing. Can you explain why it’s not working? Does it not fit? Is there a function that is not working?
Just picked up a Soligor-branded one of these. This review is making me feel good about my purchase.
Also, really great channel, love the lens reviews. Great combo of useful information and beautiful images. Keep it up!
Hello Thank you for watching! It's great lens for creatives! I still enjoy using it for photos and video.
Glad you like the videos! Working on adding more content to the channel, more lens reviews. Cheers!
Is your Soligor parafocal? Mine, sadly, isn't, and TOO MUCH
I can get the Soligor version locally. Do you think that the canon fd 35-105 that you also revieved is significantly better than this one so it would worth the extra price?
That’s a great question! It’s hard to choose between the two, but if I was looking at this from a sharpness /clarity perspective I would go with the Canon. But if you want a vintage look and save some money go with the Soligor. One last thought, if you find fungus or dust in your lens-which happens when you purchase vintage lenses-the Soligor/Vivitar versions are easier to open and clean and are built with more metal and less plastic. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching!
That's a great! Hello, your video is very helpful to me. I'm reviewing vintage lenses in South Korea.
Thats very cool to hear! Thank you for watching I hope to do more soon and maybe reach your quality. :)
THANK YOU!!!
great video ! is this a better option over the canon fd ?
Thank you for the complement! These are fun to make. I would say price wise yes. The Vivitar/Soligor versions are easy to find and cheaper than the Canon version. As far as image quality, the Canon is cleaner less aberrations and even brighter. So those are my finds. They both have character but not the same kind of character. That is why I own both.
Hope this helps!
@@studiotrejo3047 thank u! im subscribing, you have great videos!
how can i use that lens on my micro4/3 camera and btw which mount is it on this lens the Vivitar 35- 70mm
Hello thank you for reaching out. You would need an adapter to mount it on your camera. Depending on the mount of the lens you would match the mount of the lens to your micro 4/3 camera. The Vivitar 35-70 comes in different mounts ranging from Canon FD to Minolta MD and others. so I would purchase the lens and then get the adapter that would match your camera and lens. Thanks for watching!
Does the front element turn when focusing? Would it be a pain for NDs?
Hey thanks for writing. The front element does rotate. When Variable ND's are applied there seems to be a slight color shift. I use Tiffen VND's and it could be the brand of ND's but that's been my experience. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching!
is it parfocal lens？thanks！
Great question! Unfortunately this version of this lens is not parfocal. But version 2 of this lens (with the close focus option engaged by a button on the face of the lens) is parfocal. Another option would be the Canon 35-105 f/3.5 which can be more expensive is also parfocal. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
thanks@@studiotrejo3047
Same lense as Tokina?
Yes it’s the same lens. Thank you for watching!
I recently purchased this lens... I just noticed that my shots are kinda soft on 35mm... is it really soft on that focal length?
Hello! Thank you for watching. Yes there is some softness at 35mm. My review goes over that in the sharpness test. The softness shows up when bright light hits the lens. Stopping it down to f/5.6 or zooming in slightly will also alíviate the softness. Hope this helps. Cheers!
@@studiotrejo3047 thank you! I got scared a bit coz I thought my lens is broken haha
Hi, great great video! A question: is this lens a parfocal? It looks so...can u confirm it?
im looking for that answer too
Great question, photo lenses are not designed to be parfocal but some have those properties or very close to it. This lens is sometimes parfocal. Usually for subjects closer to infinity. But it won't be like a cinema lens. If your looking for a lens with a more consistent parfocal property I would recommend the Canon 35-105 f/3.5 FD which I will be renewing in the future. Thanks!
@@guzeroonze Thank you for the question I answered it above. It is a great lens with it's cool vintage vibe. I wouldn't but it for it's parfocal property. But my opinion of this lens is that it's other traits make it a good "cheap" lens to have in your bag.
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I really like the intro 😍, what is the name of the song please :)
Hello! Thank you for watching! The song is called October by nikproteus/Jamendo from Adobe Stock. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!
Is it better or worse than FD?
Hey do you mean an FD lens like the Canon 35-105? Or do you mean an FD mount of this lens?
@@studiotrejo3047 yeah, I mean FD 35-105
@@dennypilot9856 the canon FD is better optically. Sharper, brighter Canon colors. The Vivitar is built like a tank. The Canon is plasticy. The vivitar is less expensive than the Canon. The canon has 5 aperture blades and the vivitar has 6. More aperture blades the smoother the bokeh, but you’ll get more sun stars with 5 bladed canon aperture. The Vivitar has a more vintage vibe.
So in the end it depends on the look you are going for and how much you want to spend. Side point, Vivitar/Soligor has a version 2 of this lens which is better optically and mechanically. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
I have the 2nd version of this with the button, but there's something so wrong with it! On far shots, infinity focus is blurry, but gets sharper as you focus to close, but won't actually get sharp unless you engage the close focus ring... It's bizarre! I can see absolutely nothing wrong with this lens, but there's just something terribly off. What a shame too, because it seems like it would have been an amazing lens!
I also have the second version of this lens. It sounds like one of the elements are backwards. Because it is weird that it’s working that way. It is a great lens.
No I go for 135mm2.8
Nice lens!
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