A Soligar 105mm Lens with a Nikon bayonet mount.
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1967 - 1975
Materials
Glass, Metal, Plastic
Measurements
90 mm (Height); 65 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525705.6.1
Summary
A Soligar 105mm Lens with a Nikon bayonet mount. The lens is mounted in a black metal barrel and has manual focus, although this is currently jammed. It is fitted with an adapter for the Nikon bayonet and this has a plastic cap. Apertures range f2.8 to f22. The front of the lens shows 'Soligor Tele-Auto 1:2.8 f=105mm 49mm No.17105341'. The side of the barrel is marked 'Lens Made in Japan'. A screw mounted filter is fitted which is marked 'Aroma 49mm Skylight 1A Japan'.
Provenance
Donated to The Fox Talbot Museum by Mr.M.E.Tyte.