For Sale FS: Vivitar Series 1 90mm/2.5 VMC Macro lens w/1:1 extender - Olympus OM Mount

[jimjm]

This is a very clean example of this highly-regarded lens. Some consider it one of the best macro lenses ever made, and a great portrait lens also.
Macro capability is 1:2, and 1:1 with the extender attached. Nicknamed "Bokina" for it's outstanding bokeh and as it was manufactured by Tokina.

Lens is in excellent condition, no scratches or dings - the only flaw is a tiny amount of paint wear on the knurling on the underside of the aperture ring. Glass is also excellent - no scratches, haze or fungus, just a few specks of internal dust that is common for lenses of this age. Focus is super smooth, aperture ring is snappy and blades are clean. Front and rear caps in excellent condition.

The Macro Adapter is also in excellent optical condition, with a few light scuffs on the outside of the barrel. No other scratches or dings otherwise. Rotating tripod collar is smooth and tightens down securely. Front and rear caps in excellent condition.

$290 includes insured USPS shipping anywhere in CONUS. PayPal payment only, please. Thanks!

 

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[jimjm]

Price drop to $275, including insured shipping anywhere in CONUS. I will accept offers from outside U.S., but shipping will cost more, depending on destination.

This is a really nice lens and I wouldn't dream of selling it if I still had my OM system, which I sold years ago. I don't think these come up for sale often, especially with the 1:1 adapter.

This deserves to go on an OM film body, but I'm hearing from the mirrorless digital folks that's it's also killer on digital bodies with the correct adapter.

 

[jimjm]

Price down to $260, including shipping. ($245 + $15 shipping to CONUS). About ready to put it up on eBay, but I'd rather give APUG users first pick and avoid the eBay fees.

If you have an OM system and don't know about this lens's reputation, just Google it and see why it gets rave reviews.

Thanks!

 

[jimjm]

Lens is sold, pending payment