Vivitar 650-1300mm f/8-16 SERIES 1 Telephoto Zoom Lens with 2x Teleconverter (=650-2600mm) for Nikon D40, D60, D90, D300, D300s, D3, D3s, D3x, D7000, D3000, D3100 & D5000 Digital SLR Cameras

by Vivitar

Product Details

• ASIN: B00246TZWC
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 1, 2009

Product Description

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Vivitar 650-1300mm f/8-16 SERIES 1 Telephoto Zoom Lens
♦ 2) 2x Teleconverter
♦ 3) Nikon AF T-mount Adapter
♦ 4) Rear Lens Cap for Nikon AF Lenses

The Vivitar 650-1300mm SERIES 1 Telephoto Zoom Lens is the perfect option for bringing distant subjects up close, with a remarkable telephoto range at an incredibly affordable price. In addition to the impressive zoom range, this lens also features multi-coated elements, a rotating, locking tripod mount and a built-in lens hood. Plus, it includes a soft nylon lens case with an adjustable shoulder strap.

While this lens is designed for high definition telephoto photography, it is also one of the most affordable precision optics available, which allows anyone on any budget to enjoy shooting crisp, clear telephoto pictures.

This kit includes a 2x teleconverter that easily attaches to the included lens and doubles its maximum focal length.

This lens includes a T-mount adapter specifically designed for Nikon AF mount SLR and Digital SLR Cameras, as well as a rear lens cap.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Vivitar Lens Review, March 6, 2010

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H. Ariniga "reptilezoogirl2" (Menomonie, WI) - See all my reviews
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I have mated this lens to a Nikon D-40. For the price, I have been satisfied with the images I have been able to produce. Using a Nikon body requires that I set the camera to manuel mode. The F-stop is displayed upon the lens body and is absolute. This leaves only the shutter speed to be entered into the camera (as the F-stop is fixed depending on focul range). With a little expirementation you can take some fairly decent images. This lens is much more suited for still shots rather than action. I have taken some nice images from across ponds and rivers while camping, approximate distances of up to 600 feet. One draw back is that in order to increase the focul range one must slide the lens out (telescope style), and at longer focal ranges the lens is wobbly. A second disadvantage is that you need a fairly heavy tripod and head. At full focul range you have a lot of weight pulling the tripod head down.