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**pepperberry farm** · 10-27-2020, 04:05 AM - **5 Likes**

edom31 · 10-27-2020, 06:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

...so the Adaptist mount on a K-S1 is a go?

Indeed! everything came together a few days ago, and the project is on! I cut a toothpick and jammed it in the OM lens to keep the aperture engaged, obviously reversible...

It is a good project for me as I have much OM glass I like; the Rokkor can do its thing in the MicroFourThirds... the Yashinon will follow (regular ML 50/2).

**richard0170** · 10-27-2020, 08:18 AM - **2 Likes**

K3 and Auto Revuenon 50mm f1.7. Glow provided by Cokin sunsoft filter.

**paulh** · 10-27-2020, 10:18 AM - **2 Likes**

At Ventura Harbor again - Super Tak 28/3.5 on K10D:

ChristianRock · 10-27-2020, 01:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

So how do you like that Soligor 90mm compared with the Tamron 90mm?

I wonder if your Soligor is made by Tokina, in which case it would be the famous "Bokina".

**pepperberry farm** · 10-27-2020, 02:09 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

So how do you like that Soligor 90mm compared with the Tamron 90mm?

I wonder if your Soligor is made by Tokina, in which case it would be the famous "Bokina".

it's a Komine lens, so not a Bokina clone... it's the bigger sister to the Vivitar 55mm macro I have...

it's almost as good as the 72B Tamron, but heavier and glowy when used wide-open....

edom31 · 10-27-2020, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

So how do you like that Soligor 90mm compared with the Tamron 90mm?I wonder if your Soligor is made by Tokina, in which case it would be the famous "Bokina".

Soligor C/D MC Macro 90mm f2.5

Look at that second response (which directs bck to our forums)... Apparently the Bokina only does 1:2 w/o adapter, so Dave can confirm whether or not it goes 1:1 or 1:2.

Funny I got the Panagor 90/2.8 (definetly not the bokina) - Komine made goes to 1:1 - and the barrel must be turned almost 3 times for it to reach 1:1 - lots of throw!

I haven't been able to use mine until very recently (yesterday), since it is an OM mount... but beware, the Panagor is coming!

ChristianRock · 10-27-2020, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

it's a Komine lens, so not a Bokina clone... it's the bigger sister to the Vivitar 55mm macro I have...

it's almost as good as the 72B Tamron, but heavier and glowy when used wide-open....

Thanks. I guess I won't look for one. I like my macro lenses sharp even wide open... it just means it's a better optical design.

I do like the colors you get from it though.

**pepperberry farm** · 10-27-2020, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Thanks. I guess I won't look for one. I like my macro lenses sharp even wide open... it just means it's a better optical design.

I do like the colors you get from it though.

thank you - I'm using it in the SIC this month, which is why you're seeing shots from her every day.... and will probably sell the lens at the end of the month...

**pepperberry farm** · 10-27-2020, 07:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

Soligor C/D MC Macro 90mm f2.5

Look at that second response (which directs bck to our forums)... Apparently the Bokina only does 1:2 w/o adapter, so Dave can confirm whether or not it goes 1:1 or 1:2.

Funny I got the Panagor 90/2.8 (definetly not the bokina) - Komine made goes to 1:1 - and the barrel must be turned almost 3 times for it to reach 1:1 - lots of throw!

I haven't been able to use mine until very recently (yesterday), since it is an OM mount... but beware, the Panagor is coming!

and here is my Soligor next to the 72B:

the Soligor is a 1:1 macro, as is the 72B...

the Soligor is the same lens as the Panagor 90/2.8

and the full extension of the Soligor:

two reasons I bought the Soligor, knowing full-well how good the 72B is:

this copy is mint - when I bought it, I could not find any evidence that the lens had ever been used or even mounted on a camera body....

and

this copy is a rare 'A' model - it has the 'A' setting for the aperture ring, which I've not seen in any other copy of the Soligor (or Elicar or Panagor) 90 macro....

**pepperberry farm** · 10-27-2020, 07:21 PM - **4 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 10-27-2020, 07:22 PM - **2 Likes**

edom31 · 10-27-2020, 08:12 PM - **3 Likes**

Panagor PMC 90/2.8 Macro

---------- Post added 10-27-20 at 11:14 PM ----------

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

this copy is a rare 'A' model - it has the 'A' setting for the aperture ring, which I've not seen in any other copy of the Soligor (or Elicar or Panagor) 90 macro....

Yours is also the first I see with the A setting. No where (here or manual focus lens forums) have I read about the 90 with the A setting.

**paulh** · 10-27-2020, 09:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

Panagor PMC 90/2.8 Macro

Very nice image. and classic LP too! (I still have my copy)

**Pål Jensen** · 10-28-2020, 04:23 AM - **7 Likes**

Red Aurora. Rarely seen.
Pentax LX. Pentax FA 77/1.8 Limited. F:4. Approximately 2min exposure....

10-27-2020, 04:05 AM - 5 Likes	#11176
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679 Original Poster	K-3 with Soligor C/D MC Macro 90mm f2.5

10-27-2020, 07:21 PM - 4 Likes	#11186
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679 Original Poster	K-3 with Soligor C/D MC Macro 90mm f2.5

10-27-2020, 07:22 PM - 2 Likes	#11187
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679 Original Poster	K-3 with Soligor C/D MC Macro 90mm f2.5

10-27-2020, 09:22 PM - 1 Like	#11189
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271	Originally posted by edom31 Panagor PMC 90/2.8 Macro Very nice image. and classic LP too! (I still have my copy) Last edited by paulh; 10-27-2020 at 09:28 PM.

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edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by pepperberry farm ...so the Adaptist mount on a K-S1 is a go? Indeed! everything came together a few days ago, and the project is on! I cut a toothpick and jammed it in the OM lens to keep the aperture engaged, obviously reversible... It is a good project for me as I have much OM glass I like; the Rokkor can do its thing in the MicroFourThirds... the Yashinon will follow (regular ML 50/2).

10-27-2020, 08:18 AM - 2 Likes	#11178
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ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by pepperberry farm So how do you like that Soligor 90mm compared with the Tamron 90mm? I wonder if your Soligor is made by Tokina, in which case it would be the famous "Bokina".

10-27-2020, 02:09 PM - 2 Likes	#11181
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock So how do you like that Soligor 90mm compared with the Tamron 90mm? I wonder if your Soligor is made by Tokina, in which case it would be the famous "Bokina". it's a Komine lens, so not a Bokina clone... it's the bigger sister to the Vivitar 55mm macro I have... it's almost as good as the 72B Tamron, but heavier and glowy when used wide-open....

10-27-2020, 02:14 PM	#11182
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by ChristianRock So how do you like that Soligor 90mm compared with the Tamron 90mm?I wonder if your Soligor is made by Tokina, in which case it would be the famous "Bokina". Soligor C/D MC Macro 90mm f2.5 Look at that second response (which directs bck to our forums)... Apparently the Bokina only does 1:2 w/o adapter, so Dave can confirm whether or not it goes 1:1 or 1:2. Funny I got the Panagor 90/2.8 (definetly not the bokina) - Komine made goes to 1:1 - and the barrel must be turned almost 3 times for it to reach 1:1 - lots of throw! I haven't been able to use mine until very recently (yesterday), since it is an OM mount... but beware, the Panagor is coming!

10-27-2020, 02:31 PM	#11183
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by pepperberry farm it's a Komine lens, so not a Bokina clone... it's the bigger sister to the Vivitar 55mm macro I have... it's almost as good as the 72B Tamron, but heavier and glowy when used wide-open.... Thanks. I guess I won't look for one. I like my macro lenses sharp even wide open... it just means it's a better optical design. I do like the colors you get from it though.

10-27-2020, 03:00 PM	#11184
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock Thanks. I guess I won't look for one. I like my macro lenses sharp even wide open... it just means it's a better optical design. I do like the colors you get from it though. thank you - I'm using it in the SIC this month, which is why you're seeing shots from her every day.... and will probably sell the lens at the end of the month...

10-27-2020, 07:19 PM - 1 Like	#11185
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679 Original Poster	Originally posted by edom31 Soligor C/D MC Macro 90mm f2.5 Look at that second response (which directs bck to our forums)... Apparently the Bokina only does 1:2 w/o adapter, so Dave can confirm whether or not it goes 1:1 or 1:2. Funny I got the Panagor 90/2.8 (definetly not the bokina) - Komine made goes to 1:1 - and the barrel must be turned almost 3 times for it to reach 1:1 - lots of throw! I haven't been able to use mine until very recently (yesterday), since it is an OM mount... but beware, the Panagor is coming! and here is my Soligor next to the 72B: the Soligor is a 1:1 macro, as is the 72B... the Soligor is the same lens as the Panagor 90/2.8 and the full extension of the Soligor: two reasons I bought the Soligor, knowing full-well how good the 72B is: this copy is mint - when I bought it, I could not find any evidence that the lens had ever been used or even mounted on a camera body.... and this copy is a rare 'A' model - it has the 'A' setting for the aperture ring, which I've not seen in any other copy of the Soligor (or Elicar or Panagor) 90 macro....

10-27-2020, 08:12 PM - 3 Likes	#11188
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Panagor PMC 90/2.8 Macro ---------- Post added 10-27-20 at 11:14 PM ---------- Originally posted by pepperberry farm this copy is a rare 'A' model - it has the 'A' setting for the aperture ring, which I've not seen in any other copy of the Soligor (or Elicar or Panagor) 90 macro.... Yours is also the first I see with the A setting. No where (here or manual focus lens forums) have I read about the 90 with the A setting.

10-28-2020, 04:23 AM - 7 Likes	#11190
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Red Aurora. Rarely seen. Pentax LX. Pentax FA 77/1.8 Limited. F:4. Approximately 2min exposure....