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    Soligor C/D Zoom + Macro 35-140 mm f/ 3.8-5.3 MC
    Soligor C/D Zoom + Macro 35-140 mm f/ 3.8-5.3 MC

    Soligor C/D Zoom + Macro 35-140 mm f/ 3.8-5.3 MC

    35–140mm · f/3.8–5.3

    Overview

    The Soligor C/D Zoom + Macro 35-140 mm f/3.8-5.3 MC is a vintage zoom with mixed reviews. Optically, it is soft wide open and sharpens by f/8, with weak corners and visible distortion on full frame. Build quality is solid, described as 'built like a safe' (MFlenses), but it is heavy at 800g. It offers a 1:3 macro and a versatile 35-140mm range. Best suited for film or APS-C digital users who value range and build over peak sharpness, but it is not recommended for critical work.