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
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M42 screw mount (universal compatibility)
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Shutter speeds: 1/1000s to 1s + Bulb
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Fully mechanical operation – no battery required
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Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 standard prime lens
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Manual focus and manual exposure
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Solid metal body
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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
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Praktica L body (SN: 085795)
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Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 lens
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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
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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
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Praktica L body (SN: 085795)
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Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 lens
