Soligor 90-230mm f/4.5 Lens for Nikon F mount

Soligor 90-230mm f/4.5 Zoom Lens (Nikon F-Mount)
Vintage Manual Telephoto Zoom – Project Condition / Sold AS-IS (Internal Fungus & Dust)
The Soligor 90-230mm f/4.5 is a classic, all-metal manual-focus telephoto zoom lens built during the golden era of vintage Japanese third-party optics. Outfitted with a versatile telephoto range, it transitions smoothly from a standard 90mm portrait perspective up to a powerful 230mm focal reach for pulling in distant action.

A key feature of this vintage zoom is its constant f/4.5 maximum aperture, which ensures your exposure values and viewfinder brightness remain completely unchanged throughout the entire zoom cycle. Built for the timeless Nikon F-mount system, it can be mounted directly onto classic manual-focus Nikon film SLRs or adapted to modern mirrorless digital camera setups.

Please note: This lens is being sold strictly AS-IS for parts, repair projects, professional cleaning practice, or creative lo-fi experimentation. The optical pipeline is well-used and contains internal fungus and dust accumulation. All sales are final.

Key Features & Vintage Optical Performance
Constant f/4.5 Maximum Aperture: Maintains a uniform aperture setting across the entire focal range, preventing your shutter speed from dropping as you zoom in toward 230mm.

Flexible Telephoto Range: Covers an adaptable 90-230mm focal span, making it highly effective for compressed landscape shots, outdoor sports, candid street tracking, and portraiture.

Heavy-Duty All-Metal Chassis: Constructed with a rugged, precision-machined metal barrel and integrated control rings built to endure decades of field handling.

Broad Adaptability: Natively interfaces with vintage Nikon film SLR bodies, and bridges effortlessly to modern digital mirrorless systems (such as Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, and Canon RF) via a simple passive adapter.

Item Condition & Diagnostic Notes (AS-IS)
Optical State (Fungus & Dust): DEFECTIVE. Internal diagnostic inspection reveals visible branching fungus growth alongside a standard accumulation of vintage dust particles between the glass elements. This internal growth scatters light inside the barrel, which will cause final images to display a distinct “dreamy” softness, a loss of overall color contrast, and noticeable flaring or blooming when shooting toward bright light sources. It serves as an ideal training tool for learning manual lens teardown, or an affordable option for shooters looking to embrace an organic, low-contrast vintage look.

Mechanical & Functional Performance: The manual zoom mechanism and focus tracking rings rotate completely through their travel ranges. The physical mechanical aperture ring selects and clicks into place, and the internal diaphragm blades are free of heavy oil binding.

Cosmetic Presentation: This unit is in well-used cosmetic condition. The exterior metal barrel shows clear signs of age and field use, including surface scuffs, scratches, paint thinning on the knurled control grips, and general aesthetic wear.

Included Accessories: Lens only. No front or rear lens caps are included.

Technical Specifications
Lens Classification: Vintage Constant-Aperture Telephoto Zoom

Lens Mount Type: Nikon F-Mount Standard

Focal Length Range: 90mm – 230mm

Maximum Aperture: f/4.5 (Constant)

Minimum Aperture: f/22

Focusing System: Pure Mechanical Manual Focus

Filter Thread Interface: 67 mm

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 2.9 x 6.9 inches / 74 mm x 175 mm

Weight: Approx. 29.6 oz / 840 g