SOLIGOR C/D Auto Lenses User manual

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                 NOTIGE:TheSoligor C/D" zooMaluAcno" lenses have been packaged with protectivetrans-
                    parent blue tapes oh various parts of the barrel. These tapes must be removed before the
                     lens is put into operation.
FORWARD: The Soligor C/D lens line represents the culmination of many years of research and development.  In
 the quest for faster, srialler, lighter lenses. Soligorengineers have achieved a breakthrough that may not be sur-
 pass'etl for a decade. Soligor e /D lenses are specially coated and every one must pass a rigid series of tests to
 assure accuracy of performance.
                                                                                                             gre_al v^alety of lens.types in   The Soligor "'zooM I MAcno " lslssg are remarkably versatile lenses Lhat_all_oqyo_u_q
one lens. Each lens covers a range of local lengths - 35-105, 45-150, 70-210,70-220, 100-300 etc. Each has follow focus zoom, which means that the lens dbes not need to be refocused as the focal length is changed. This
 allows rapid changes in picture composition with no change in the camera position. lt also offers a great latitude in
 experimentation.  lh addition, each lens includes a "Macro" mode, allowing close-up photography.
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TIITSFER }UICTIOI:
An example of our quality control testing methods  is       curves give percentages for different distances lrom
the Modulation Transfer Function test.                      the axis of the lens.
   Modulation transfer  f unction (or MTF) is the newest      Soligor C/D lenses are almost  f ree   f rom optical aberra-method of measuring the performance  of a lens. lt         tions caused by extreme light and glare situations. That'ssupplements the conventional method of resolution    because of the qdvanced computerized multiple-coatingtesting, which some experts felt was too dependent on    techniques used to make all Soligor C/D lenses.
subiective evaluation.                                      At Soligor, we're convinced our computerized  tech-  Besides measuring resolving power at the outer limits  nique of multi-coating  is more advanced and lar superiorol the lens range, we measure the actual response      to any other multi-coating process. lt's not even some- values over the  f ull range. With our MTF procedure,     thing we can explain here. Mainly because it's some-
 the lens is tested under varying conditions-with       thing you have to see in your pictures. They're virtually different angles of field, apertures, focus and light          distortion-f ree, even in the most extreme light and glare sources of different wavelengths. The test measures     situations. But for you to be as convinced as we are,how accurately the details of the object are transmitted you're going to have to try a Soligor lens. And oncethrough the lens.                                       you've personally experienced the results of Soligor's  The results are shown on a graph. The percentage   optical excellence, you'll understand why Soligor com-
on the graph indicates the degree of accuracy. The       puter-designed lenses make all other lenses obsolete.

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 All,Soligor lenses are made to the same critical standards as the "original equipment" lenses of your camera.
 Follow the camera manufacturer's  instructions  in attaching your lenslo youi cAmera.
nltlltSs oI YouR soUeon LEITES:
 Every Soligor lenst|as a number of marldngs and numbers on the front of the lens barrel. Starting with the
 front end, y.ouwill find numbers that indicate.the focal length gnd the maximum aperture of the le-ns. For example,
 135mm is the focal length andt/2  is the maximum apertuie of the diaphragm (op'ening). Next is the serial nunibei,
which  if recorded, makes recovery of lost or stolen lenses easier. Thefinal-num6er ind-ibates the filter size or
 screw-in size for accessories which  fit the threaded front of the lens.
DEPIII OF FIETD FIIID:
 Follow the camera manufacturer's  instructions on previewing depth of field. Pentax-type thread mount lenses
 have. a Pr.gYi9w switch belowthe Ap.erture Control Ring. When 'M' is visible the diaphiagm is closed down for
depth of field preview, and when 'A' can be seen the ldns is set for auto diaphragni opeiation.
IITE CIRE OF YOUN IEISES:
Lenses are highly polished pieces ol optical glass seated in finely engineered mounts-and should be treated
with utmost respect to maintain their original image sharpness and cl-rity.
   Never lubricate a lens mount.  lf  it turns.stiffly, take  it td a Soligor serviie center.  lt is good practice to keep a
lens set at infinity when not in use. When fitting a lens to your camera, never force  it. tike time to seat  it properly,
prelerably holding the camera in a horizontal position.
   Protect lenses from dirt and scratches. Before using a lens, use a Soligor blower brush to get off any dust or
dirt particles. As for smudges and stray finger marks, clean your lens with Lens Cleaning  Flui-d and an-optical
lens tissue.
   Never rub a lens vigorously with lens tissue, as such action will in time imprint near-invisible marks on the                                              I
surface that will eventually result in loss of optical performance.                                                                                                                                                                                 \l
  When a lens is not being used, always keep  it safely in its case, with the front and back lens caps in place
and avoid storing in extreme temperatures.

TOCUSI]IG:
To achieve the proper focus rotate the
 focusing ring untilthe image you see in
 the viewfinder is perfectly crisp. With
zoom lenses, set the zoom ring at maxi-
mum telephoto length before focusing.
Once focused you can zoom to different
 focal lengths without having to re-focus.
The image will remain in focus throughout
 the zoom range.
  You may pre-focus the lens to a measured
 or estimated distance by lining up the
 Distance Indicator opposite a number
on the distance scale (indicated in both
 feet and meters). The distance indicated is
from the film plane to the subject.
ilFNTNED FOCUSITS:
When using Black & White infrared film a
compensation must be made due to an un-
seen focus shift in the infrared spectrum.
Focus as you would normally, and check
the number indicated by the Distance
 lndicator (red line on 28,35, 55, 100, 135,
and 200mm lenses) (white line on 70-220,
80-200, and 100-300mm lenses).

For both the 70mm-21 Omm and the
100mm-300mm:
To switch into the macro mode, rotate the
zoom ring to the left past the click position
at its shortest focal length. The focusing
ring disengages and the zoom ring becomes
the focusing ring within the area indicated
in yellow. To return to the zoom mode,
rotate the ring back to the other side of
the click point.
To focus, move in on the subject until the
image in the viewfinder is sharp.
Next, turn the Zoom Ring slightly right or left
(within the yellow area) for fine adjustment.
Closest focus is achieved when the Focusing
Ring is turned to the right as far as  it will
go (barrel is fully extended), and the Zoom
Ring is turned to the left as far as  it will go.

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   For the 70mm-220mm:
  To switch into the macro mode, depress
   the button on the macro ring and rotate to
   the left. Focusing is now available by using
   both the macro ring and the focusing
   ring. Macro work can be done at all focal
   lengths of this lens. This allows you great
   latitude in your approach to your subject.
  To focus, move in on the subject until
   the image in the viewfinder is sharp.
   Next, turn the macro ring slightly right or left
   for fine adjustment. Closest focus (2.Scm)
  and greatest magnification (0.7 times life-size)
    is achieved when the macro ring is turned left
   as far as  it will go, and the zoom ring is slid
    all the way forward (70mm) and turned all the
  way to the right (past 1.5m on the distance
   scale). As the zoom ring is slid back towards
   220 you can move farther away   f rom the
   subject.

ffiACRO rOCUStilG:
For the 80-200mm MC zooM a MAcFro preSS the
small button on the macro focusing ring and turn
that ring fully to the left, in the direction of the
arrow marked on the ring. The zoom ring should
now be turned fully to the right until the ring is
on the 80mm mark. Focus should be made by
the focusing ring. By moving backwards and
forwards and varying the zoom ring, different
degrees of magnification can be obtained.





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          FOr the 78-210mm multiCOated zcloM 6i MAcFro lens,
          the zoom/focus ring should be moved down the
ll5         lens barrel towards the camera body. By rotating
ro0            this zoom /tocus ring the yellow arrow marked on
 90                  it should now be lined up with the white line
 78         running down the centre of the lens barrel. When
            this has been done, further pressure on the lens
            barrel, toward the camera body,will snap the lens
            into the macro position. The same zoom/focus
            ring may now be turned left or right to give focus
             in the macro mode. Reverse the above operation
           to return the lens to its normal position for
          standard photography.





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