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    M42
    Prime
    Full frame

    Soligor 50mm f/1.8 Auto

    3.7
    (2 reviews)
    Optical: 3.7
    Mechanical: 4.0
    Value: 3.7
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/1.8-16
    Mount
    M42
    Soligor 50mm f/1.8 Auto is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.

    Soligor 50mm f/1.8 Auto purchase historyTrending up +4.1%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 4.1% per month across 17 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $25.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $47.00
    All-time low
    $1.00
    Latest sale
    $93.00

    Best deals

    225 of 439 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $25.50 fair value.

    • Nov 23, 2024$1.00$-24.50 / typical
    • Dec 19, 2024$1.00$-24.50 / typical
    • May 14, 2025$3.00$-22.50 / typical
    • Mar 31, 2025$4.00$-21.50 / typical
    • Jan 5, 2025$5.00$-20.50 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/1.8-16
    Min Focus Distance0.45m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountM42
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Ana Rios3.7/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Soligor 50mm f/1.8 Auto

    Ana Rios3.7/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Soligor 50mm f/1.8 Auto

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Soligor 50mm f/1.8 Auto?

    Soligor 50mm f/1.8 Auto is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.8/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format.

    What mount is the Soligor 50mm f/1.8 Auto compatible with?

    Soligor 50mm f/1.8 Auto uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Soligor 50mm f/1.8 Auto cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Soligor 50mm f/1.8 Auto typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Soligor 50mm f/1.8 Auto a good lens?

    Soligor 50mm f/1.8 Auto has a community rating of 3.7/5 from 2 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Soligor 50mm f/1.8 Auto?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 (Icarex 35), Isco-Gottingen Edixa ISCO-MAT 50mm f/1.9, Marexar-CX 38-50mm f/3.5 MC.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.7
    Optical3.7/5
    Mechanical4.0/5
    Value3.7/5
    Bokeh3.5/5
    Usability3.7/5
    Based on 3 reviewers

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