I My mom lives in wyoming and has a lenz but she's not sure how to tell what kind it is. Any ideas?

Question

http://i36.tinypic.com/2z67dqw.jpg

Please help. I want to list it on eBay but can't get up to her to find out what kind it is or any of the specs on it.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

She has a Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 zoom with a Pentax s***w mount, the most common lens mount of during the 1960's and 70's.

Here's a picture I found of the lens at a site that sells it for $75.

http://www.ritzcam.com/catalog/images/Vi...

It's an old, discontinued lens that probably won't sell for a very high price.  You might search Ebay to see what comprable lenses are selling for.

I hope this is helpful.

Answer 2

Agree w/George, but it really needs professional cleaning before it can be used.