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During this period, Series 1 lenses were designed to challenge the quality of major manufacturers like Nikon and Canon. These vintage lenses are now "cult classics" among film and mirrorless digital photographers for their exceptional build quality and unique optical "soul".

The label represents one of the most storied names in photographic history, transitioning from a high-end professional standard in the 1970s to a budget consumer brand today. Vivitar never manufactured its own equipment; instead, it acted as a brand that contracted elite optical firms to build products to its unique specifications. The Golden Era (1970s–1980s) vivitar-series-1

Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 VMC 1:2 "Bokina" - Making Not Taking During this period, Series 1 lenses were designed