Vivitar 35-105mm f/3.2–4 MC Macro Focusing Zoom (Nikon F-mount) — Excellent Condition
Vivitar 35-105mm f/3.2–4 MC Macro Focusing Zoom (Nikon F-mount) — Excellent Condition
Vivitar 35-105mm f/3.2–4 MC Macro Focusing Zoom (Nikon F-mount) — Excellent Condition

Vivitar 35-105mm f/3.2–4 MC Macro Focusing Zoom (Nikon F-mount) — Excellent Condition

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Explore flexibility and creativity with this classic Vivitar 35–105mm zoom lens. Ideal for film enthusiasts or mirrorless users (with adapter), it's a versatile optic offering both walk-around range and close-up capabilities in a sturdy, all-metal design.

 

 

Why Buy from Paramount Camera Repair?

  • Thoroughly inspected and tested by expert technicians to guarantee reliable performance

  • Includes a 90-Day Warranty for added protection and confidence

  • Dependable fast, secure shipping to get your gear safely to your doorstep

 

 

Lens Highlights:

  • Focal Range: 35–105 mm—perfect for portraits, general telephoto work, and everyday shooting

  • Aperture Range: f/3.2–4 (wide open) — bright for its era, though variable as you zoom (f/4 at 105 mm)

  • Macro Mode: At 105 mm focal length, switch to macro-mode for close focusing—down to 0.5 m, compared to ~1.5–1.6 m in normal mode

  • Aperture Blades: 6—offering a hexagonal bokeh character when stopped down

  • Filter Thread: 55 mm—a widely available filter size

  • Size & Weight: Approx. 96 × 64 mm, weighs ~513 g—sound, compact, and balanced

  • Build & Compatibility: Solid all-metal construction, manual focus push-pull zoom, features AI/AI-S compatibility for Nikon F-mount bodies

 

 

User Insights:

From DVXuser forum, a vintage lens enthusiast writes:

“It’s an old AIS zoom… it’s soft… macro mode is only available at 105 mm… minimum focus is 1.5 m. At 105 in macro mode, minimum focus is 0.5 m.”
Also notes it's “pretty slow at f/3.2–4, so best used outside in full sun” DVXuser.com.

This aligns with expectations for vintage zooms: useful flexibility, but certain limitations—softness wide open, vintage manual mechanics, and slower apertures.

 

 

Overview Table

Feature

Details

Focal Length

35–105 mm

Aperture Range

f/3.2 (wide) → f/4 (long end), down to f/22 typical

Macro Minimum Focus

Normal: ~1.5–1.6 m; Macro (105 mm): ~0.5 m

Aperture Blades

6

Filter Size

55 mm

Dimensions (L × D)

96 × 64 mm

Weight

~513 g

Mount

Nikon F AI/AI-S (manual focus)

Ideal Use

Portraits, walk-around, occasional macro, film use

 

 

What’s Included:

  • Vivitar 35–105 mm f/3.2–4 MC Macro Zoom lens (Nikon F-mount)

  • Front & rear caps

 

 

This lens is a budget-friendly way to expand your creative toolkit—great for experiments with manual focus, macro shooting, or adapting to mirrorless setups. It delivers vintage character and practical utility in a rugged, compact form.

Interested? Let’s get it shipped to you—and bring a touch of retro charm into your photographic workflow!