For an old lens, it's reasonably sharp, although the far edges on full frame is bad, even stopped way down. Mount it on a crop-body, this will make a nice mini-wide angle without the mushy edges. On the other hand, distortion is pretty horrible, especially near the far edges. Check the last picture on that Volvo.
This lens is actually very decent when used closed up. Seems sharper when closed up than at infinity.
As with most wide angle lenses, focusing is difficult on the 5D. I do miss the split screen that was in my 1Ds.
[Updated August 31, 2009] -- I think the distortion on the last picture comes from the windshield. I took the picture in the drivers seat on my way to work, through the windshield. I was not able to duplicate that distortion again.
Vivitar 24mm f2.8 in M42 Mount. Larger Picture.
Crazy Ted Taken by Ted Himself -- 5D & Vivitar 24mm f2.8. Larger Picture.
Parking Lot -- 5D & Vivitar 24mm f2.8. Larger Picture.
Nice and sharp at close up - 5D & Vivitar 24mm f2.8. Larger Picture.
Distortion - check out the Volvo on the bottom right. Larger Picture.
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