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    Soligor C/D 35-200 mm f/ 3.8-5.3
    Soligor C/D 35-200 mm f/ 3.8-5.3

    Soligor C/D 35-200 mm f/ 3.8-5.3

    35–200mm · f/3.8–5.3

    Overview

    The Soligor C/D 35-200 mm f/3.8-5.3 is a versatile manual zoom with macro capability (1:3 reproduction ratio) and solid build quality. Optically, it offers good contrast and decent sharpness when stopped down to f/5.6 or higher, but exhibits weak corners, distortion, and significant falloff at wide apertures. On APS-C, it performs better by avoiding edge issues, while full-frame use requires patience and careful focusing, especially at the long end. It suits budget-conscious photographers willing to work around its limitations for a wide zoom range.