Praktica MTL 3 with Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 – Manual M42 SLR with Fast Prime Lens

Praktica MTL 3 with Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 – Manual M42 SLR with Fast Prime Lens
The Praktica MTL 3 is a sturdy and dependable 35mm film SLR camera, built in East Germany by Pentacon. Known for its solid mechanical performance and TTL metering, it’s a favorite among photography students and vintage camera enthusiasts. This kit includes the Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 Multi Coating lens – a bright and sharp standard lens ideal for portraits, street photography, and general use.

Key Features

• Brand: Praktica

• Model: MTL 3

• Film Format: 35mm

• Lens Mount: M42 universal screw mount

• Lens: Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 MC (Multi Coating)

• Shutter: Mechanical focal-plane shutter, 1s to 1/1000s + Bulb

• Metering: TTL (through-the-lens) match-needle metering (battery-powered)

• Focus: Manual focus

• Viewfinder: Optical finder with microprism focus aid

• Flash: Hot shoe and PC sync socket

• Use Case: Ideal for students, collectors, and fans of full manual photography

Condition

Used – Good condition.
Camera functions properly: shutter speeds sound accurate, film advance is smooth, and viewfinder is clear. The Pentacon lens has clean optics, smooth focus, and working aperture. Light meter responds (accuracy not guaranteed). Normal signs of cosmetic wear.

What’s Included

• Praktica MTL 3 camera body

• Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 Multi Coating lens

• Strap