Soligor 5.6-7.5/130-650mm on Panny G85: first results

[Ouwesok]

A 1983 beast built by Sun. I never saw this one in real life so when i encountered it on the photo-fair in Doesburg i added it to my collection of old telegiants.

Mounted on my Panny G85 it looks something like this
Soligor 5.6-7.5/130-650mm by Ouwesok, on Flickr

A huge lens with a surprise, it won't get longer or shorter when you turn the zoom ring. Built quality is still good for it's age. Focussing takes some getting used to.

First exercise on an object that won't run or fly away

At 400mm
Soligor 130-650mm by Ouwesok, on Flickr

At 650mm
Soligor 130-650mm by Ouwesok, on Flickr

First conclusion after some more exercises like this: Performs above expectations, contrast gets a bit lower on the range past 500mm but for an old lens still more than acceptable. Let's meet some birds and probably a dragonfly

Used to AF-lenses, some birds try to hide.
Slimmerik by Ouwesok, on Flickr

Casmerodius albus by Ouwesok, on Flickr

Casmerodius albus by Ouwesok, on Flickr

Focussing is slow and the size and mass of the giant require it to rest on whatever is present to let it rest on but hey, it works
Casmerodius albus by Ouwesok, on Flickr

Ardea cinerea by Ouwesok, on Flickr

Ardea cinerea by Ouwesok, on Flickr

Ardea cinerea by Ouwesok, on Flickr

Fulica atra by Ouwesok, on Flickr

Tringa ochropus by Ouwesok, on Flickr

With a 4 meters MFD it can even handle dragonflies
Soligor 130-650 firsts by Ouwesok, on Flickr

Conclusion after first exercises : Performs above expectations, it will see some more action the coming time.

[ZuikosHexanonsandVivitars]

Congratulations! I expecially like the dragonfly.

[Doc Sharptail]

Some lens designer was definitely on the ball that morning.
I especially like the strap lug on the tripod collar.
Might be a worthwhile idea to use it, just in case.

Nice imagery for a third party lens.
I am impressed!



-D.S.

[chhayanat]

Very good results. What is the name of the small wader?

[Ouwesok]