That makes for a fairly heavy kit to carry around. Sharp, fast, solid and most likely the best 70-210 built by anyone of that era*. If it is indeed the 3rd version of this lens with the "A" setting, then at $100 it is a steal. $100 is about the max it's worth on today's market. So if you are sure that's the case then if it were me I'd most likely pass on this lens. It is possible that there were some early versions of this lens without the "A" setting. So are you totally sure the lens does not have the "A" setting? As far as I am aware the non A lenses were earlier versions (I've had 3 over the years version 1,3 and 4). The filter size and aperture range is consistent with that same lens. You said the serial number started with a '28' which would indicate the lens was built by Komine. I've owned this lens and had it for quite a while. The reviews of the Vivitar are great but it is manual and doesn't have an A setting on the aperture ring. I have a K100d with the kit 18-55 lens and am looking for a longer telephoto lens. I have the option of buying a mint Vivitar Series 1 70-210 f2.8-4, 62mm (3rd version 28.
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