Soligor Soligor C/D 24-45mm f3.5-4.5 Heritage

Overview

The Soligor C/D Zoom+Macro 24-45mm f/3.5-4.5 MC is a wide-to-normal zoom sold under the Soligor house brand, which historically rebadged optics from various Japanese manufacturers. According to the Pentax Forums review database (citing olypedia.de), this particular lens appears to be a re-branded Sun Optical Co. product. It features a 1:6 to 1:3 macro capability engaged at the long (45mm) end, a rotary zoom system, and was offered in multiple mounts including Canon, Minolta, Nikon, and Pentax K. Documentation is scarce; the sole detailed review notes there is 'not much info/review on the web,' making this a relatively obscure lens rather than a cult classic. No established nicknames or community jargon exist for this lens. It has no known cult following; it is appreciated by the few owners who value its useful walk-around range and macro trick as an affordable general-purpose optic.

Verdict: A capable, inexpensive general-purpose vintage zoom for the shooter who wants one lens covering wide-to-normal focal lengths plus a handy macro trick. It rewards stopping down with good sharpness and pleasant color, though it is soft wide open and shows some CA. Best suited to casual walk-around, landscape, family, and street photography rather than critical or specialist use.

Optical Character

Bokeh

Rated 7/10 by sole reviewer; specifics unknown.

Color

Pleasing color rendition, cited as a pro by the reviewer.

Sharpness wide open

A little soft wide open but sharp when stopped down a bit; rated 9/10.

Community Insights

What people love

Useful 24-45mm range covering wide landscape/family/street to a short normal, making it a versatile walk-around lens that 'sticks to' the camera
1:3 macro capability at the 45mm end for close-up shooting
Deep depth of field and point-and-shoot ease at 24mm
Good sharpness once stopped down slightly
Pleasing color rendition
Excellent handling (rated 10/10) and strong value (rated 9/10, average price around $70)

What people dislike

A little soft wide open
Some chromatic aberration

Pro Tips

Stop down slightly from wide open to maximize sharpness
Use the 24mm end with its deep depth of field for quick point-and-shoot landscape, family, and street work
Switch to the 45mm end to access the 1:3 macro function for close-ups

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The Soligor C/D Zoom+Macro 24-45mm f/3.5-4.5 MC is a wide-to-normal zoom sold under the Soligor house brand, which historically rebadged optics from various Japanese manufacturers. According to the Pentax Forums review database (citing olypedia.de), this particular lens appears to be a re-branded Sun Optical Co. product. It features a 1:6 to 1:3 macro capability engaged at the long (45mm) end, a rotary zoom system, and was offered in multiple mounts including Canon, Minolta, Nikon, and Pentax K. Documentation is scarce; the sole detailed review notes there is 'not much info/review on the web,' making this a relatively obscure lens rather than a cult classic. No established nicknames or community jargon exist for this lens. It has no known cult following; it is appreciated by the few owners who value its useful walk-around range and macro trick as an affordable general-purpose optic.

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