Help with Soligor mount please.

Discussion in 'Technical Troubleshooting' started by Robert Shears, Sep 25, 2017.

  1. Robert Shears

    Robert Shears Active Member Site Supporter

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    I was lucky today, picked up 3 lenses (all with Canon FD breechlock mounts) after seeing them in a charity shop (goodwill shop?)
    They all seem to be in reasonable condition as to be expected with their age.
    A Tamron 28mm F2.5, a Canon 135mm F2.5 SC and a Soligor Wide-Auto 28mm F2.8.
    The Soligor seems to have an auto aperture setting ( a green ring, see highlighted image) and possibly a removable mount with a single screw (see highlighted image of screw head). A bit of research on the net confirms that Soligor did market a removable mount but I need to know if this is one is removable. My attempt at removing the screw and trying to lift it off was unsuccessful and I am not willing to apply a lot of force to removing it.
    Was the T? mount made with auto aperture?
    I have another Soligor with a Pentax K T mount but that has 3 screws. IMG_9730-001.JPG IMG_9731-001.JPG
     

  2. Craig Sherriff

    Craig Sherriff Well-Known Member Site Supporter

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  3. Craig Sherriff

    Craig Sherriff Well-Known Member Site Supporter

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    I looked at your photo and I don't think you would unscrew the base to change to another mount.
    It would be impracticable for regular use.
    The two photos I have uploaded are of a Tamron 85 - 210 lens that come with a bbar mount and had a M42 adapter supplied with it for use on a Minolta.
    To remove, depress a small leaver and twist.
    The Tamron is about the same era, hope this is of some help.
     

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  4. Robert Shears

    Robert Shears Active Member Site Supporter

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    Thanks Craig, I'm guessing that is a Tamron adaptamatic or adaptall mount on your lens.
    I have answered my own question, I found a website that indicates that this lens was only made with a fixed mount.
     
  5. Craig Sherriff

    Craig Sherriff Well-Known Member Site Supporter

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    Adaptall 2 mount that come with the lens, it's one I use for macro and closeup work.
    The lens goes to 1 to 3 macro.
    I use it with a M42 to EOS adapter on my 60D and 1D mark3.
     

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