Soligor Telephoto Zoom Camera Lens

This is a vintage Soligor telephoto zoom lens, likely manufactured in Japan between the 1970s and 1980s. The lens features a robust, all-metal black barrel construction with a prominent, wide rubberized focus/zoom ring sporting a classic diamond-knurled pattern for improved grip. It is topped with a dedicated black plastic lens cap prominently embossed with the 'Soligor' brand name in white/silver lettering. The barrel tapers toward the mount end, where etched white markings and distance scales are visible, indicating focal length and aperture information. Structurally, the lens appears solid, though there are visible signs of use including surface dust, micro-scratches on the plastic cap, and slight wear on the barrel's finish near the contact edges. The craftsmanship is typical of high-quality third-party Japanese optics from the manual-focus era, known for their weight and durability compared to modern plastic counterparts. This specific model appears to be an internal-mount variety commonly produced for SLR cameras like Nikon, Canon, or Pentax, though the exact mount is not visible from this angle. The overall condition is fair to good, retaining its structural integrity while showing honest age-related patina.

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