Vivitar Series 1 70–210mm f/3.5 Zoom Lens – Olympus OM Mount – Very Good

Overview

The Vivitar Series 1 70–210mm f/3.5 is one of the most respected third‑party zooms of its era, known for its sharp optics, solid construction and constant f/3.5 aperture. This Olympus OM‑mount version is fully tested and in very good working condition, making it suitable for both film users and digital shooters adapting vintage glass.

Condition

Overall Condition: Very Good

• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings intact with minimal cleaning marks only
• Zoom and focus actions smooth and correctly damped
• Aperture blades clean and responsive
• Macro function (if applicable to variant) operating correctly
• Exterior shows light cosmetic wear only
• Mount clean and undamaged

Included

• Vivitar Series 1 70–210mm f/3.5  lens (OM mount)
• Front and rear caps (if present; otherwise omitted)

Key Features

• 70–210mm telephoto zoom range
• Constant f/3.5 maximum aperture
• Multi‑coated optics
• Solid Series 1 build quality
• Close‑focus/macro capability (depending on version)
• Smooth manual‑focus operation
• Ideal for portraits, nature and adapted digital use

Compatibility

• Olympus OM‑mount 35mm SLRs
• Adaptable to mirrorless systems (Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Micro Four Thirds, etc.)
• Adaptable to DSLR bodies with appropriate OM adapters

Collectors Notes

The Series 1 70–210mm f/3.5 is one of the most iconic Vivitar lenses, with several highly regarded versions produced by Kino, Tokina and Komine. Clean OM‑mount examples remain sought after by collectors and vintage‑lens users.

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