Praktica PL Nova I + aus Jena 50mm f/2.8
Praktica PL Nova I + aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 (SN: 7094806)
A robust East German SLR with classic Tessar-style standard lens.
The Praktica PL Nova I is a fully mechanical 35mm SLR camera produced by Pentacon in East Germany during the late 1960s. It features a simple and durable design, making it a reliable choice for beginner or collector use. The camera uses the M42 screw mount, giving access to a wide range of vintage lenses.
This set includes an aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens (SN: 7094806), a Tessar-type design known for its sharpness and beautiful rendering — especially when stopped down. A great all-around lens for portraits, street photography, and classic analog image quality.
Key Features
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M42 screw mount (universal compatibility)
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Mechanical cloth focal plane shutter: 1s to 1/500s + Bulb
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Manual exposure control
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aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens – 4-element Tessar-type design
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Bright ground-glass viewfinder
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Self-timer and flash sync port
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Fully mechanical – no batteries required
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Made in the former GDR (East Germany)
Condition
Used – Good condition
Camera and lens are in good working condition. Shutter fires on all speeds. Lens glass (SN: 7094806) is clean — no haze, fungus, or separation. Focus and aperture rings move smoothly. Viewfinder is reasonably clear. Cosmetic wear present from normal use but no major damage.
What’s Included
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Praktica PL Nova I camera body
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aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens (SN: 7094806)
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Praktica PL Nova I + aus Jena 50mm f/2.8
Praktica PL Nova I + aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 (SN: 7094806)
A robust East German SLR with classic Tessar-style standard lens.
The Praktica PL Nova I is a fully mechanical 35mm SLR camera produced by Pentacon in East Germany during the late 1960s. It features a simple and durable design, making it a reliable choice for beginner or collector use. The camera uses the M42 screw mount, giving access to a wide range of vintage lenses.
This set includes an aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens (SN: 7094806), a Tessar-type design known for its sharpness and beautiful rendering — especially when stopped down. A great all-around lens for portraits, street photography, and classic analog image quality.
Key Features
-
M42 screw mount (universal compatibility)
-
Mechanical cloth focal plane shutter: 1s to 1/500s + Bulb
-
Manual exposure control
-
aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens – 4-element Tessar-type design
-
Bright ground-glass viewfinder
-
Self-timer and flash sync port
-
Fully mechanical – no batteries required
-
Made in the former GDR (East Germany)
Condition
Used – Good condition
Camera and lens are in good working condition. Shutter fires on all speeds. Lens glass (SN: 7094806) is clean — no haze, fungus, or separation. Focus and aperture rings move smoothly. Viewfinder is reasonably clear. Cosmetic wear present from normal use but no major damage.
What’s Included
-
Praktica PL Nova I camera body
-
aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens (SN: 7094806)
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Praktica PL Nova I + aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 (SN: 7094806)
A robust East German SLR with classic Tessar-style standard lens.
The Praktica PL Nova I is a fully mechanical 35mm SLR camera produced by Pentacon in East Germany during the late 1960s. It features a simple and durable design, making it a reliable choice for beginner or collector use. The camera uses the M42 screw mount, giving access to a wide range of vintage lenses.
This set includes an aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens (SN: 7094806), a Tessar-type design known for its sharpness and beautiful rendering — especially when stopped down. A great all-around lens for portraits, street photography, and classic analog image quality.
Key Features
-
M42 screw mount (universal compatibility)
-
Mechanical cloth focal plane shutter: 1s to 1/500s + Bulb
-
Manual exposure control
-
aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens – 4-element Tessar-type design
-
Bright ground-glass viewfinder
-
Self-timer and flash sync port
-
Fully mechanical – no batteries required
-
Made in the former GDR (East Germany)
Condition
Used – Good condition
Camera and lens are in good working condition. Shutter fires on all speeds. Lens glass (SN: 7094806) is clean — no haze, fungus, or separation. Focus and aperture rings move smoothly. Viewfinder is reasonably clear. Cosmetic wear present from normal use but no major damage.
What’s Included
-
Praktica PL Nova I camera body
-
aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens (SN: 7094806)
