Soligor 28mm f2.8
Soligor 28mm f2.8
The Soligor 28mm f2.8 lens, introduced in the late 1960s, is a compact, budget-friendly wide-angle lens that became popular among amateur and enthusiast photographers. Soligor, a brand known for offering third-party lenses, sourced its optics from various manufacturers, and this particular lens was often made in Japan, a hub for many of the era's best lens producers. With a simple 5-element, 4-group design, the lens provided decent performance for its time, offering good sharpness and a relatively fast aperture of f2.8 for low-light conditions. Available in multiple camera mounts like Canon, Nikon, and Pentax, the Soligor 28mm f2.8 was designed to be lightweight and portable, making it a solid choice for general-purpose photography. Despite being more affordable than some of its counterparts, it earned a reputation for delivering good value and solid performance. This lens can be found on eBay for around $30 USD.
LENS SPECS
Released Date: 1967
Format: 35mm
Mount: M42
Filter: 58mm
Aperture Blades: 8
Aperture Range: 2.8 - 16
Min Focus Distance: 0.25m
Weight 200g
Weather Sealing: No
Optical Design: 5 Elements in 4 Groups
APS-C Conversion Approx.: 45mm
