Praktica VF SLR & Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 Lens

Praktica VF SLR & Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 Lens

All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.

Lens: Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 M42 Lens

Film Format: 35mm

Lens Mount: M42 / Praktica Thread

Shutter: B/30 to 1/125 sec

Aperture: f/2.8 to f/22

Focusing: Manual

Year: 1964 - 1966

Country: West Germany

The good:

·         For a 60-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus ring is smooth and accurate.

·         Film transport arm is smooth and solid.

·         Aperture blades move freely.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some minor dust spotting. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

·         The lens itself has some dust ingress, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Praktica VF Manual