Vivitar 19-35mm Series One Zoom Lens For Minolta SLR Cameras

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.7 x 3.2 x 3.2 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TVQQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 27, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Vivitar's Series1 19-35mm AF zoom lens is designed to work with Minolta autofocus single-lens reflex cameras. This lens is compact and lightweight, with an aperture range of f/3.5 to f/4.5 and a minimum focusing distance of 1.6 feet. Its macro ratio is 1:12x at 35mm and it takes 77mm accessories.

Product Description

Series 1 superior aspherical optics improve contrast and resolution from edge to edge throughout the zoom range. This lens features precision auto focus performance at longer focal lengths and smooth one-touch zoom control. It is multi-coated for reduced flare and increased light transmission.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Wide angle lens for the have nots, October 24, 2000

By A Customer

I wanted a wide-angle lens for some while, but they were just too expensive. Plus, I had never tried a 3rd party lens with my Minolta, and was not sure what to expect. This lens produced results that I found quite acceptable. Like any cheapie wide angle lens, it is prone to flare. Oh, well. The edges do not appear soft to me, as I believe someone claimed, but I have not made any really large prints. One major downer is the very dull unimpressive looking plastic case. The picture at least looks like aluminum. The real thing does not. Also, I have not taken any pictures in the 30-35mm range (I have an expensive lens for that). If your Maxxum is one with a panoramic mode the pictures you take at 19mm will look pretty cool.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT lens at a SUPERB price, February 8, 2001

By	phdezra (USA) - See all my reviews

I am an amateur photographer (read: take lots of pictures at parties, of the dog, on vacation etc.). Until I bought this lens, I had a 28-80mm (came with my Minolta XTsi) and a 70-210mm (bought when got camera) but I always wanted a wide-angle lens. Problem is that most wide-angle lenses are *very* expensive. (For instance, I searched for other wide-angle lenses when I bought this and the next closest one was $300!)

This 19-35mm AF zoom lens is perefect and works with Minolta and many other cameras. If you are not a professional you will NEVER notice the difference between this and a $300 wide-angle lens, so why bother spending more than you need to?

If you do buy this, pick up a basic UV filter (77mm thread) for it. Might as well protect your investment.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bargain Lens, December 22, 2003

By	"fozzieb1" (Tigard, OR United States) - See all my reviews

Needed an inexpensive wide angle zoom, this fit the bill. I trust Vivitar products and this one hasn't let me down yet. Takes 77mm filters. Note: This lens is a true ultra-wide angle lens, and as such image quality will suffer if used with standard, inexpensive filters. When using filters, spend the extra money and get one of the ultra-thin models from Hoya or similar. Otherwise you will notice rounding at the corners on shots taken at 19mm caused by the overhang of the filters getting the way of the shot (called "vignetting"). Makes a neat effect if intentional, but can mess up your shot if not.