A lesser known macro lens is this 55mm f/2.8 Vivitar. It’s an all manual lens, so often overlooked by today’s buyers who have a tendency to forget that 90% plus macro images are focused manually, or at least should be. This old Vivitar is also one of the sharpest macro lenses produced so if you’re looking for your next close-up optic take a few minutes to read up about this one before spending hundreds on the latest and greatest AFS VR lens..
To see exactly what this lens can do in the right hands, take a look at the images of Thomas Shahan..