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    Vivitar Series 1 28-105 mm f/ 2.8-3.8
    Vivitar Series 1 28-105 mm f/ 2.8-3.8

    Vivitar Series 1 28-105 mm f/ 2.8-3.8

    28–105mm · f/2.8–3.8

    Overview

    The Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 is a fully manual zoom lens with a push-pull zoom mechanism. It offers a versatile focal range, enabling scene compression at 105mm. The focus ring is large and comfortable, but the thin aperture ring can be confused with the locking ring. Optical quality is not rigorously tested in these sources, but the lens is praised for enabling compositions previously out of reach. It suits photographers comfortable with manual operation who want an all-in-one walk-around lens for mirrorless systems via adapter.