Soligor's vintage telephoto for C/Y mount — a basic 80-200mm from the film era.
The Soligor 80-200mm f/4.5 is a vintage telephoto zoom from Soligor, a brand name used by Allied Impex Corporation for third-party lenses distributed in North American and other markets. This example is in the Contax/Yashica C/Y bayonet mount, compatible with all Contax and Yashica SLR bodies.
The lens covers 80–200mm with an f/4.5 maximum aperture, C/Y bayonet coupling, manual focus and aperture operation, and build quality reflecting budget third-party manufacturing of the 1970s–1980s. The 80–200mm range covers portrait through moderate telephoto focal lengths.
Soligor lenses were among the most widely distributed third-party brands in the North American market during the film SLR era. The C/Y mount makes this lens adaptable to modern Sony FE, Micro Four Thirds, and Fujifilm X cameras via widely available adapters, giving it continued appeal for budget vintage telephoto use.
Check aperture blade operation and test focus ring for smooth travel. Inspect elements for haze or fungal spotting. Verify C/Y bayonet coupling engages and locks positively. For modern mirrorless adaptation, confirm C/Y-to-desired-mount adapters are readily available.