Praktica LTL3 with Pentacon 50mm f/1.8

Praktica LTL3 with Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 – Manual 35mm M42 SLR with Fast Prime Lens
The Praktica LTL3 is a durable 35mm SLR camera with a fully mechanical shutter and reliable through-the-lens (TTL) metering, made in East Germany by Pentacon. This kit comes with the Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 Multi Coating lens – a fast and sharp standard lens perfect for portraits, street photography, and general use. Thanks to the M42 screw mount, the system is compatible with a wide range of vintage lenses.

Key Features

• Brand: Praktica

• Model: LTL3

• Film Format: 35mm

• Lens Mount: M42 universal screw mount

• Lens: Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 MC – multi-coated for better contrast and color

• Shutter: Mechanical, 1s to 1/1000s + Bulb

• Metering: TTL match-needle system (battery required)

• Focus: Manual focus

• Viewfinder: Optical finder with microprism focusing aid

• Flash: Hot shoe and PC sync port

• Use Case: Ideal for students, film enthusiasts, and manual shooters

Condition

Used – Good condition.
Shutter speeds fire correctly, film advance is smooth, and meter responds to light (accuracy not guaranteed). The lens has clear optics, smooth focus, and clean aperture blades. Some light cosmetic wear consistent with age.

What’s Included

• Praktica LTL3 camera body

• Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 Multi Coating lens

• Strap