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PostPosted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ManualFocus-G wrote:
If Soligor continued using the same serial number format for the CD lenses, then as already pointed out, this is a Tokina lens made in 1974 (hence the 174xxxx serial).


TY sir.

I have to weigh the monster. I have nothing that approaches it's weight, even my Vivitar series1 105mm f/2.5 macro--it feels 50% heavier.

Carrying it around the house I feel like frodo with the "ring" hehe. It exudes mystic.

MD mount BTW

Here is a shot compared to FD 135mm f/2 (which i suspect might be better)

credit to Michiel Schierbeek

Here is current auction of FD 135 f/2
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170570902163&item=170570902163

Found one that sold off a forum, near mint for 245 last spring.

It'll be interesting to see what the current one brings.


PostPosted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:09 pm    Post subject: Soligor product catalog Reply with quote

A different listing of C/D lenses



From a Soligor product catalogue, enclosed in the box of a Soligor C/D Dualfocal lens 85 & 135mm 4.0. The lens has P/K mount. That lens is not in de listing. No date to be found on the advert.


PostPosted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 1:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I recently came across a Soligor catalog. No date on it but from about 1982 judging by the receipts and other stuff found with it. Illustrated and described:
24-45mm f3.5-4.5 C/D Zoom + Macro two ring.
28-80mm f3.5-4.5 C/D Zoom + Macro "One Touch"
35-70mm f2.5-3.5 C/D Zoom + Macro two ring
35-140mm f3.5 G/S Zoom + Macro two ring
70-150mm f3.8 C/D "One Touch"
70-222mm f3.5 C/D Zoom + Macro "One Touch"
75-250mm f4.5 C/D Zoom + Macro "One Touch"
80-200mm f4.5 C/D Zoom + Macro "One Touch"
85-205mm f3.8 C/D Zoom + Macro "One Touch"
85-300mm f5 C/D Zoom + Macro two ring
24mm f2.5 G/S
28mm f2.5 G/S
28mm f2.8 C/D
100mm f2 C/D
135mm f2.5 G/S
135mm f2.8 C/D
200mm f2.8 G/S
300mm f4.5 G/S
400mm f5.6 G/S
500mm f8 C/D mirror telephoto
2X Multi-Purpose 4 element. Remove optics to use as extension tube.
2X 4 element tele-converter
2X C/D7 7 element tele-converter
2X C/D7 Mirror For use with 500mm mirror tele. T2 mount.
3X tele-converter
1.5X tele-converter

I'll try to scan and post.


PostPosted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 8:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I found this :



It's on this french site, which contains a lot of ald cameras' manuals.
http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/liste_notices.php


PostPosted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just seen an old Soligor mirror on the bay, never seen one like this before Shocked



PostPosted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 10:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i've a cd 28-55 macro 1:3 in Nikon mount, thanks to Bill. it is a heavy dude; easy to handhold on my FE2.
some samples:
handheld, 40-45mm:

handheld, 55mm:

handheld, about 40mm:

handheld, 40-45mm:

handheld, 28mm:

handheld, 28mm:


PostPosted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 10:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ManualFocus-G wrote:
Just seen an old Soligor mirror on the bay, never seen one like this before


Cosmetic variation on very common Yashica/Tomioka 500mm mirror. Often seen as Lentar. Found in many other guises, including Spiratone and Hanimex. Early to mid 70s vintage.


PostPosted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 11:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have three Soligor lenses
a f2.8/25mm in M42



f3.5/180mm in M42



I like the Tele lens a lot, the wide angel less so but I should test it out again.

The third is a Soligor CD Dualfocal f3.5/28mm + f3.8/35mm with Minolta MD mount, if interested I'll take a photo of it


PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:23 am    Post subject: Soligor 200mm 4.5 Reply with quote

Hey ! I got my first soligar lens not long ago. It has not been listed yet here on the post, so here it is.


For some reason, the picture would show when I preview my post, but not when I submit it? Anyone knows why ?

My serial number is 283681 and it is m42 mount. A very nice preset lens that I enjoy using so far. Could someone tell me who is the manufacturer of this lens ? Anyone else has it ?

Thanks guys!


PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:31 am    Post subject: Re: Soligor 200mm 4.5 Reply with quote

kp0c wrote:
Hey ! I got my first soligar lens not long ago. It has not been listed yet here on the post, so here it is.


For some reason, the picture would show when I preview my post, but not when I submit it? Anyone knows why ?

My serial number is 283681 and it is m42 mount. A very nice preset lens that I enjoy using so far. Could someone tell me who is the manufacturer of this lens ? Anyone else has it ?

Thanks guys!


Welcome kp0c. (Image links are disabled for first time posts)


PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you visualopsins , now that I think about it, it makes complete sens.

Maybe I should have introduced myself. I am a Pentax DSLR shooters. Just started last year but already got hooked for old manual primes. I have tried dozen of lens in the past few months, including some gems. I pretty much check local classified every time, 2 to 3 times a day waiting for the old camera gear.


PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello KP0C.
I think your Soligor was made by Tokina.
Cheers


PostPosted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 12:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

welcome kp0c, I'm sure you'll find this a friendly place.

Try that lens out, if you need an adaptor get one. I have a feeling that old Soligor might surprise you.


PostPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

casualcollector wrote:
ManualFocus-G wrote:
Just seen an old Soligor mirror on the bay, never seen one like this before


Cosmetic variation on very common Yashica/Tomioka 500mm mirror. Often seen as Lentar. Found in many other guises, including Spiratone and Hanimex. Early to mid 70s vintage.


Well, I missed it and the new buyer then listed it straight back up again! So I have it here now Smile It's incredibly huge Shocked A touch shorter than the Pentacon 300/4.

Lens has a 172xxx serial so I presume it is actually an early 1970s Tokina lens! The lens has three filters built in...one normal and two ND filters to stop the lens down, well slow it at least. The lens is marked as f8, f11 and f16 however.

What a beast! Photos to follow...


PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's an interesting one, which is probably the same as loads of other 100-200/5.6 lenses branded with all sorts of names!! Looks like it was Kino made...

The lens is push pull and clicks as you zoom. It has a multi blade preset diaphragm and produces swirly bokeh Surprised













PostPosted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ManualFocus-G wrote:

Well, I missed it and the new buyer then listed it straight back up again! So I have it here now Smile It's incredibly huge Shocked A touch shorter than the Pentacon 300/4.

Lens has a 172xxx serial so I presume it is actually an early 1970s Tokina lens! The lens has three filters built in...one normal and two ND filters to stop the lens down, well slow it at least. The lens is marked as f8, f11 and f16 however.

What a beast! Photos to follow...


I have had one of those for a while, mine serial #571183 but exactly the same as the one pictured. I've searched but never found any info on it. The finish matches the smaller contemporary lenses, so might be Tokina?

Jonathan


PostPosted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

precertvideo wrote:
ManualFocus-G wrote:

Well, I missed it and the new buyer then listed it straight back up again! So I have it here now Smile It's incredibly huge Shocked A touch shorter than the Pentacon 300/4.

Lens has a 172xxx serial so I presume it is actually an early 1970s Tokina lens! The lens has three filters built in...one normal and two ND filters to stop the lens down, well slow it at least. The lens is marked as f8, f11 and f16 however.

What a beast! Photos to follow...


I have had one of those for a while, mine serial #571183 but exactly the same as the one pictured. I've searched but never found any info on it. The finish matches the smaller contemporary lenses, so might be Tokina?

Jonathan


Hi, what is your lens branded as?


PostPosted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OK, this is interesting...I've just found some images of a 300mm Kominar lens:





Looks a bit different to my 350mm which I presumed was a Komine lens...on mine there is no triangle on the aperture scale for example Confused

Here's my lens again:



Where's Luis gone?! Laughing


PostPosted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just love seeing lenses with the manufacturers name on them! Thanks for posting that.


PostPosted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ManualFocus-G wrote:
Hi, what is your lens branded as?


Soligor

Approx. lens design observed through disassembly


PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:28 pm    Post subject: Soligor 45-150/3.5 Macro C/D Reply with quote

Here's another Soligor seldom seen... Decent zoom..... Heavy
Soligor 45-150/3.5 Macro C/D MultiCoated
Got it brand new, from an old stock.... 25$

M42.......... NO.176XXXXX....... Tokina, 1976





A couple of snaps with it...





PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:53 pm    Post subject: Soligor 17/4 Reply with quote

This Soligor 17/4 I just received...... Didn't take it out yet..

I have a Soligor 17/3.5 NO.17701621 Tokina-1977, first released in '76.
Didn't use it 'cause it's an MD mount, so i got the 17/4 M42 instead...
I'll be selling the 17/3.5 MD

But i can't figure out this 17/4 serial number NO.11720429
I think this version, was first released in 1973......
And wasen't called "Ultra Wide"

Kinda looks like a Tokina dosen't it ??

Could it be some kind of "pre-release test version" ??
That could explain the first digit.....
I figured it could be a test version, made by Tokina in 1972...
But i'm just speculating..... I really have no idea !

Anyone ??





PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's a strange one. And the serial number starts with 11. Good find!


PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My memory doesn't recall the details right now but there was a 17mm lens in the Miranda line. There's certainly plenty of evidence of the Tokina 17. I have also seen a 17mm lens credited to Norita Kogaku. Perhaps that is the f-4 version, or maybe the f-4 is the Tokina lens labeled more conservatively.

Bill


PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:35 am    Post subject: Soligor Ultra Wide 17/4 Reply with quote

@ casualcollector

Thanks for the info....



(Now i'm really getting mixed up !)