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Praktica L + Pentacon 50mm f/1.8

Praktica L + Pentacon 50mm f/1.8

Praktica L (SN: 085795) + Pentacon 50mm f/1.8
A fully mechanical East German SLR with a fast, classic prime lens.

The Praktica L is a robust, fully mechanical 35mm SLR camera made in the former East Germany by VEB Pentacon Dresden. Introduced in the early 1970s, the L-series was known for its clean design, durability, and use of the universal M42 screw mount, which allows compatibility with a wide range of vintage lenses.

Paired with the Pentacon 50mm f/1.8, this kit delivers beautiful bokeh, sharp results, and reliable performance. The lens has a bright maximum aperture of f/1.8, making it well-suited for portraits, low-light shooting, and general photography.


Key Features

  • M42 screw mount (universal compatibility)

  • Shutter speeds: 1/1000s to 1s + Bulb

  • Fully mechanical operation – no battery required

  • Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 standard prime lens

  • Manual focus and manual exposure

  • Solid metal body

  • Made in East Germany (DDR)


Condition
Used – Good condition
Camera body (SN: 085795) and lens are in good working order. Shutter fires correctly at all speeds. Lens glass is clean — no haze or fungus. Focus and aperture rings move smoothly. Aperture blades are dry and responsive. Normal cosmetic wear from age but no major damage.


What’s Included

  • Praktica L body (SN: 085795)

  • Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 lens

$39.15

Original: $111.85

-65%
Praktica L + Pentacon 50mm f/1.8—

$111.85

$39.15

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Praktica L + Pentacon 50mm f/1.8

Praktica L (SN: 085795) + Pentacon 50mm f/1.8
A fully mechanical East German SLR with a fast, classic prime lens.

The Praktica L is a robust, fully mechanical 35mm SLR camera made in the former East Germany by VEB Pentacon Dresden. Introduced in the early 1970s, the L-series was known for its clean design, durability, and use of the universal M42 screw mount, which allows compatibility with a wide range of vintage lenses.

Paired with the Pentacon 50mm f/1.8, this kit delivers beautiful bokeh, sharp results, and reliable performance. The lens has a bright maximum aperture of f/1.8, making it well-suited for portraits, low-light shooting, and general photography.


Key Features

  • M42 screw mount (universal compatibility)

  • Shutter speeds: 1/1000s to 1s + Bulb

  • Fully mechanical operation – no battery required

  • Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 standard prime lens

  • Manual focus and manual exposure

  • Solid metal body

  • Made in East Germany (DDR)


Condition
Used – Good condition
Camera body (SN: 085795) and lens are in good working order. Shutter fires correctly at all speeds. Lens glass is clean — no haze or fungus. Focus and aperture rings move smoothly. Aperture blades are dry and responsive. Normal cosmetic wear from age but no major damage.


What’s Included

  • Praktica L body (SN: 085795)

  • Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 lens

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Description

Praktica L (SN: 085795) + Pentacon 50mm f/1.8
A fully mechanical East German SLR with a fast, classic prime lens.

The Praktica L is a robust, fully mechanical 35mm SLR camera made in the former East Germany by VEB Pentacon Dresden. Introduced in the early 1970s, the L-series was known for its clean design, durability, and use of the universal M42 screw mount, which allows compatibility with a wide range of vintage lenses.

Paired with the Pentacon 50mm f/1.8, this kit delivers beautiful bokeh, sharp results, and reliable performance. The lens has a bright maximum aperture of f/1.8, making it well-suited for portraits, low-light shooting, and general photography.


Key Features

  • M42 screw mount (universal compatibility)

  • Shutter speeds: 1/1000s to 1s + Bulb

  • Fully mechanical operation – no battery required

  • Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 standard prime lens

  • Manual focus and manual exposure

  • Solid metal body

  • Made in East Germany (DDR)


Condition
Used – Good condition
Camera body (SN: 085795) and lens are in good working order. Shutter fires correctly at all speeds. Lens glass is clean — no haze or fungus. Focus and aperture rings move smoothly. Aperture blades are dry and responsive. Normal cosmetic wear from age but no major damage.


What’s Included

  • Praktica L body (SN: 085795)

  • Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 lens