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    Vivitar MC 80-200 mm f/ 4.5 (Kobori)
    Vivitar MC 80-200 mm f/ 4.5 (Kobori)

    Vivitar MC 80-200 mm f/ 4.5 (Kobori)

    80–200mm · f/4.5

    Overview

    The Vivitar MC 80-200 mm f/4.5 (Kobori) is a budget zoom lens with mixed qualities. Optically, it delivers surprisingly sharp center sharpness wide open, smooth bokeh, and good colors, comparable to a prime lens. However, build quality is poor: the push-pull zoom ring suffers from severe lens creep and stiff, sloppy movement. It is described as a run-of-the-mill Vivitar. This lens suits budget-conscious photographers willing to overlook handling flaws for excellent image quality, especially for portraits or close-ups.