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    Panagor-E 70-210 mm f/ 3.8 PMC Auto Tele Zoom
    Panagor-E 70-210 mm f/ 3.8 PMC Auto Tele Zoom

    Panagor-E 70-210 mm f/ 3.8 PMC Auto Tele Zoom

    70–210mm · f/3.8

    Overview

    The Panagor-E 70-210mm f/3.8 PMC Auto Tele Zoom is a vintage zoom lens with mixed optical performance. It offers decent sharpness in the center but suffers from softness at the edges, especially at longer focal lengths. Chromatic aberration and flare can be issues. Build quality is solid with a metal barrel and smooth zoom/focus rings, though it is heavy. It suits enthusiasts seeking a budget telezoom for film or adapted digital use, but modern lenses outperform it optically.