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Soligor 1:2.8 f=28mm -- 21+ Versions
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

On the other hand the 70-235 zoom with s/n starting with 6 in this post looks like Sun http://forum.mflenses.com/soligor-12-8-f28mm-21and-versions-t30866,start,30.html#1056805


PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 5:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

cooltouch wrote:
walter g wrote:
walter g wrote:
Updated list

Soligor Codes

1 = Tokina
2 = Sun
3 = Sun
4 = Sun
5 = ???
6 = Komine
7 = Sun
8 = ???
9 = Kino
31 = ??? *
A = Komura #
H4 = Kawanon ? #
H5 = Komine #
H6 = Komine #
H7= Tokina #
H37 = Kawanon? #
M = ??? #
N = ??? #
R = ??? #
T = Tamron #
Y = Komura #

Code system. First number = Maker.
Second number = Decade
Third number = Year

*Six digit lens date code unknown.

# Letter code lens date code unknown.


..... DISCLAMER THIS IS A WORKING LIST......
..... IT MAY CHANGE AS NEW EVIDENCE IS FOUND.....


I just added y code = Komura which is the old Komura code.
Here is a link to a beatiful example of this lens, and yes I want one.
http://forum.mflenses.com/soligor-telephoto-135mm-f2-8-t38154.html




I've just seen on ebay a 35mm f3.5 Soligor M42 ( not T2 ) With the Soligor logo in script and a serial number 'M4107'

The M is still a mystery, I have one - a chrome eared 135mm f2.8 - which bears no resemblance in style to the ebay 35mm ( I think it's a Tokina with serial no M1639** )

I have also just bought a Soligor 35mm 2.8 with a serial no. 211010 ( Sun ) which looks identical to the ebay one with the 'M' serial number.

'M' for Mystery ?


PostPosted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 8:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is my Soligor 35-70mm f/2.5-3.5 macro lens.
SOLIGOR MC ZOOM-AUTO F2.5/3.5, f=35-70mm MADE IN JAPAN 58Ø NO.979xxxxx, Kino??, OM, Preset, 0.7m, 58mm


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PostPosted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 8:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

pogolens wrote:
Here is my Soligor 35-70mm f/2.5-3.5 macro lens.
SOLIGOR MC ZOOM-AUTO F2.5/3.5, f=35-70mm MADE IN JAPAN 58Ø NO.979xxxxx, Kino??, OM, Preset, 0.7m, 58mm


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PostPosted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

pogolens wrote:
Here is my Soligor 35-70mm f/2.5-3.5 macro lens.
SOLIGOR MC ZOOM-AUTO F2.5/3.5, f=35-70mm MADE IN JAPAN 58Ø NO.979xxxxx, Kino??, OM, Preset, 0.7m, 58mm


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PostPosted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

pogolens wrote:
Here is my Soligor 35-70mm f/2.5-3.5 macro lens.
SOLIGOR MC ZOOM-AUTO F2.5/3.5, f=35-70mm MADE IN JAPAN 58Ø NO.979xxxxx, Kino??, OM, Preset, 0.7m, 58mm


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PostPosted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kobori. http://forum.mflenses.com/soligor-9-thy-name-shall-any-more-be-called-kiron-but-kobori-t54945,highlight,+kobori.html


PostPosted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 5:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Pancolart!

I'll be updating this thread soon...I notice some things are broken, but I have a backup! Very Happy


PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 12:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Doing first post here so I don't run into the "no pictures" thing when I want to upload pics of my "gateway" lens... a 28mm 2.8 T4 I got on Craigslist. $10 got me a bag with a miranda camera and what I thought were 2 T4 lenses, but the 135 wasn't...

Current kit is a 5D (orig) with the usual 50mm 1.8 (Metal mount, originally bought for my EOS 620) and the plastic 80-200 4.5-5.6.

Hope to pick up more m42 or other oddball mf lenses...

Cheers... Smile


PostPosted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lloydy wrote:
cooltouch wrote:
walter g wrote:
walter g wrote:
Updated list

Soligor Codes

1 = Tokina
2 = Sun
3 = Sun
4 = Sun
5 = ???
6 = Komine
7 = Sun
8 = ???
9 = Kino
31 = ??? *
A = Komura #
H4 = Kawanon ? #
H5 = Komine #
H6 = Komine #
H7= Tokina #
H37 = Kawanon? #
M = ??? #
N = ??? #
R = ??? #
T = Tamron #
Y = Komura #

Code system. First number = Maker.
Second number = Decade
Third number = Year

*Six digit lens date code unknown.

# Letter code lens date code unknown.


..... DISCLAMER THIS IS A WORKING LIST......
..... IT MAY CHANGE AS NEW EVIDENCE IS FOUND.....


I just added y code = Komura which is the old Komura code.
Here is a link to a beatiful example of this lens, and yes I want one.
http://forum.mflenses.com/soligor-telephoto-135mm-f2-8-t38154.html




I've just seen on ebay a 35mm f3.5 Soligor M42 ( not T2 ) With the Soligor logo in script and a serial number 'M4107'

The M is still a mystery, I have one - a chrome eared 135mm f2.8 - which bears no resemblance in style to the ebay 35mm ( I think it's a Tokina with serial no M1639** )

I have also just bought a Soligor 35mm 2.8 with a serial no. 211010 ( Sun ) which looks identical to the ebay one with the 'M' serial number.

'M' for Mystery ?




Smartphone snapshot of aforementioned 28 2.8 T4:



Awaiting m42-eos adapter to arrive in the mail so I can use it on my 5D.

Also while lurking on eBay I spotted a listing that includes a Taika-Doryt 135mm preset with M#### serial:
Click here to see on Ebay

I noticed that same type lens with similar M#### serial is discussed here:
http://forum.mflenses.com/taika-doryt-135-3-5-m42-mount-t52819.html

Is it possible that the M#### serials are Taika/Taisei/Tamron? Any possible confirmation on this?


PostPosted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:46 am    Post subject: Re: Front view Soligor 135mm Reply with quote

Lloydy wrote:

Soligor 135mm f2.8 with M prefix to serial number. M163924


This M prefix Soligor has no common features to that Taika-Doryt. The mystery continues..............


PostPosted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think there is no "unified theory" for Soligors of all ages. Older Soligors coding is different then late. Maybe it would be good to define the break.


PostPosted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's mine, as you can see serial no 7 digits 7696983




PostPosted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oops double post


PostPosted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 4:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's mine. An earlier "1" series from what I've seen here.



PostPosted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 3:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey guys. I apologize if this is an excessively noobish post but I've just bought this fella and I have no idea which mount adapter should I get.







My research was unsuccessful and I'm still waiting for it to be delivered. I would be glad if I can get an adapter before it gets here.

Cheers


PostPosted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 3:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Vivid Mortals wrote:
Hey guys. I apologize if this is an excessively noobish post but I've just bought this fella and I have no idea which mount adapter should I get.







My research was unsuccessful and I'm still waiting for it to be delivered. I would be glad if I can get an adapter before it gets here.

Cheers


Welcome Vivid Mortals! (publish images and links are disabled for first time poster; should be okay from now)

Lens has Olympus OM mount


PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:54 pm    Post subject: Another lens! Reply with quote

Dear all,

I found a 28mm soligor lens, which a serial no. I haven't seen identified, it is a 886xxxxx. So far, I have no clue which mount it has.


PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Another lens! Reply with quote

isolette wrote:
Dear all,

I found a 28mm soligor lens, which a serial no. I haven't seen identified, it is a 886xxxxx. So far, I have no clue which mount it has.


Maybe someone with some more experience can tell which mount it has, it would be really helpful!
Here are some pictures:




Thanks!


PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 1:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That looks like Contax/Yashica mount to me.


PostPosted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It wasn't easy to find a side-view of such 88 serial lens:


It goes under the same line as 2.8/20mm that is a bit hyped here: http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/soligor-20mm-f-2-8-c-d-wide-auto.html

This 88 zoom: http://forum.mflenses.com/soligor-c-d-mc-3-5-4-5-35-200mm-macro-t54943.html
is speculated to be Kobori. I don't think above lenses are Kobori made. See Koboron here (notice very different rear): http://www.limundo.com/kupovina/Tehnika/Kamere-i-fotoaparati/Delovi-i-oprema/KOBORON-28mm-2-8-PENTAX-K-bajonet-MADE-IN-JAPAN/19659389

Frankly your 88 Soligor 2.8/28mm looks darn similar to RMC Tokina. SUN also had similar lens design.


PostPosted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 7:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Doesn't rain but it pours!
Here is another Soligor that needs classifying.
According to the list as arrived at thus far there is no Soligor lens with serial number commencing with K.
This one starts with KA

Ere 'tis:






And what about this little number.
Serial starts with H6 so ....... Komine??????
Look how far back the rear element retracts during focusing - some mirror issues waiting to happen methinks.





PostPosted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

KA should mean Kyoei Acall.
http://forum.mflenses.com/three-versions-of-kyoei-35-3-5-t58849.html


PostPosted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

calvin83 wrote:
KA should mean Kyoei Acall.
http://forum.mflenses.com/three-versions-of-kyoei-35-3-5-t58849.html


Ever seen one of these under the Soligor label?
OH


PostPosted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Possibly.
I suspect these others may be Kawakami/Kawanon, though related to Kyoei because I further suspect Kyoei somehow turned into Kawakami, based on similarity of some lenses.