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    Polaris E. P. 80-210 mm f/ 3.5
    Polaris E. P. 80-210 mm f/ 3.5

    Polaris E. P. 80-210 mm f/ 3.5

    80–210mm · f/3.5

    Overview

    The Polaris E. P. 80-210 mm f/3.5 is a versatile M42 zoom lens with open-aperture metering for Pentax Spotmatic F/ES/ESII and stop-down on other TTL cameras. It covers a useful range for distant subjects, close-ups, and portraits. However, on high-resolution digital medium format cameras like the Hasselblad X1D, it shows heavy vignetting and soft corners, though cropping to panoramic format can mitigate these issues. The lens suits users seeking an affordable vintage zoom for film or lower-resolution digital, or those who embrace a vintage look.