robin0112358
Well-Known Member
I linked to this article in the vintage thread, but thought I should make a top-level post to catch more attention. Because this Vivitar lens is quite exceptional. Over many years I've used this Vivitar 135mm on Pentax APS-C, Micro Four Thirds, and now Lumix S cameras. Check out the blog article, which contains links back to several other reports. Here are some additional images.
The fairground was shot near infinity. This demonstrates the resolving power at f/8.
![fairground [P18821] Vivitar Close Focusing 135 (Large).jpg fairground [P18821] Vivitar Close Focusing 135 (Large).jpg](https://l-mount-forum.com/community/data/attachments/3/3158-a47f71be83696cc8dabeedc0d4d5babf.jpg)
From memory, these leaves were shot at 1:4 magnification. The bokeh this lens produces is beyond reproach.
![leaves [P18752] Vivitar Close Focusing 135 (Large).jpg leaves [P18752] Vivitar Close Focusing 135 (Large).jpg](https://l-mount-forum.com/community/data/attachments/3/3159-8ba12404852b7934d12e9897941ebb3c.jpg)
Both images have obviously been processed form the Lumix S5 Raw file. Any noise present I added in post, since I prefer some texture.
The lens with this camera are an amazing combination, though rather heavy for my liking.
The fairground was shot near infinity. This demonstrates the resolving power at f/8.
![fairground [P18821] Vivitar Close Focusing 135 (Large).jpg fairground [P18821] Vivitar Close Focusing 135 (Large).jpg](https://l-mount-forum.com/community/data/attachments/3/3158-a47f71be83696cc8dabeedc0d4d5babf.jpg)
From memory, these leaves were shot at 1:4 magnification. The bokeh this lens produces is beyond reproach.
![leaves [P18752] Vivitar Close Focusing 135 (Large).jpg leaves [P18752] Vivitar Close Focusing 135 (Large).jpg](https://l-mount-forum.com/community/data/attachments/3/3159-8ba12404852b7934d12e9897941ebb3c.jpg)
Both images have obviously been processed form the Lumix S5 Raw file. Any noise present I added in post, since I prefer some texture.
The lens with this camera are an amazing combination, though rather heavy for my liking.