Soligor Zoom Auto 130-650mm f/5.8-7.5

Soligor Zoom Auto 130-650mm f/5.8-7.5 | Pristine "Like New" Telephoto with Original Wood Case

The Soligor Zoom Auto 130-650mm f/5.8-7.5 is a colossal piece of vintage optical engineering, designed for the photographer who needs extreme telephoto reach. In an era where most lenses topped out at 200mm or 300mm, this Soligor "monster" pushed the boundaries all the way to 650mm, making it a specialized tool for long-distance surveillance, wildlife, and lunar photography. Bearing serial number 383003650, this specific unit is in Like Newcondition, a remarkable feat for a lens of this size and vintage. It comes complete with its original wooden presentation case, making it a definitive collector's piece that represents the pinnacle of 1970s third-party optical ambition.

Key Features

• Extreme 650mm Telephoto Reach: Provides incredible magnification, allowing you to capture distant subjects that are practically invisible to the naked eye.

• Original Wooden Storage Case: Includes the authentic, velvet-lined vintage wooden box, providing both a stunning display piece and ultimate protection.

• Pristine Collector Condition: Unlike most large telephotos of this age, this unit shows virtually no signs of wear, maintaining its factory-fresh appearance.

• Robust All-Metal Construction: Built with high-quality mechanical standards, featuring a heavy-duty rotating tripod collar for stable shooting.

• Purely Mechanical Precision: Offers a tactile shooting experience with smooth manual focus and aperture control that modern electronic lenses cannot replicate.

Condition Report

• Body: Like New condition. The metal barrel is flawless with no paint loss, scratches, or scuffs. The knurling on the focus and zoom rings is sharp and untouched.

• Sensor / Optics: The glass is pristine. No fungus, haze, or separation. The internal elements are exceptionally clean, with virtually no visible dust, maintaining maximum contrast and clarity.

• Mechanics / Electronics: The mechanical action is perfect. The focus ring is buttery smooth, and the aperture blades are clean, oil-free, and snap decisively.

• metal Case: The original case is in excellent condition, with clean internal lining and fully functional metal hardware.

• Shutter Count: Not applicable (Manual lens).

"Finding a Soligor 130-650mm is rare enough, but finding one in 'Like New' condition with the original wooden chest is nearly impossible. It is a museum-grade example of a lens that turns a standard camera into a high-powered telescope."

What's Included

• Soligor Zoom Auto 130-650mm f/5.8-7.5 (Serial No. 383003650)

• Original Soligor metal Presentation Case

• Original Front Lens Cap

• Rear Lens Cap

• Integrated Tripod Collar

Technical Specifications

• Category: Telephoto Zoom Lens

• Lens Mount:  Canon FD

• Focal Length: 130-650mm

• Aperture Range: f/5.8 – f/7.5 to f/22

• Filter Thread: 86mm (approx.)

• Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 4m

• Weight: Approx. 2.5kg – 3.0kg