Soligor C/D Zoom 85-300mm f/5 MC Macro

Soligor C/D Zoom 85-300mm f/5 MC Macro camera glass has a variable focal length from 85mm to 300mm, making it a versatile photographic lens for capturing distant subjects. The lens has multiple optical elements, which help to produce sharp and clear images. The lens coating helps to reduce flare and ghosting, ensuring that the photos are of high quality. The build quality of the glass is sturdy, making it durable and long-lasting. The lens has a manual focus system, which allows the photographer to have full control over the focus. The lens has a good bokeh, which means that the out-of-focus areas of the photo have a pleasing blur effect. The lens has a fixed aperture of f/5, which is not the best in low light conditions, but it can be compensated with higher ISO. The manufacturing time of the lens is not known, but it is an older lens that may not be readily available. There are alternative lenses available in the market that offer similar focal length and macro capabilities. The resolution of the lens is good, producing sharp and detailed images.

Optical design

Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Not the best in low light conditions but the lack of high aperture can be compensated with higher iso

Physical characteristics

With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter. 185 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 822 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.