Praktica L 35mm SLR Kit with Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan 50mm f/2.8

Praktica L 35mm SLR Kit with Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan 50mm f/2.8 - Good Condition | Classic East German Film Kit with Standard Prime

The Praktica L paired with the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan 50mm f/2.8 is a well-matched and characterful 35mm film kit from the golden era of East German camera manufacturing. The Praktica L is a solid and dependable SLR built around the universal M42 screw mount — offering manual exposure control in a well-built body that handles everyday shooting with confidence. The Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan 50mm f/2.8 is a classic East German standard prime from one of the most respected optical manufacturers of the DDR era — delivering sharp and characterful images with the distinctive rendering quality of Meyer-Optik glass, including the characteristic soap bubble bokeh that makes it a favourite among creative photographers. Serial numbers: Body 198765 / Lens 5289575.

Key Features

• Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included
• M42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of M42 lenses
• 50mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting
• f/2.8 maximum aperture with characteristic Meyer-Optik rendering
• Distinctive soap bubble bokeh — unique and sought-after creative rendering
• Manual exposure control for full creative freedom
• Solid East German construction built to last
• Self-timer function

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage
• Sensor/Optics: Viewfinder clear and bright; focusing screen in good order; lens elements clean with no fungus, haze, or significant dust
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly across all speeds; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; aperture blades clean and snappy; M42 mount connection clean and secure

"The Praktica L with a Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan is one of those East German film kits that delivers a genuinely unique creative experience. The Domiplan's soap bubble bokeh is completely its own — swirly, organic, and impossible to replicate — and the Praktica L body is a solid and dependable platform for everyday film shooting. A characterful and enjoyable film kit that stands apart from the crowd."

What's Included

• Praktica L camera body
• Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan 50mm f/2.8 lens
• Front and rear lens caps
• Body cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Praktica / Meyer-Optik Görlitz
• Model: L with Domiplan 50mm f/2.8
• Serial Number (Body): 198765
• Serial Number (Lens): 5289575
• Mount: M42
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Manual
• Metering: No built-in metering
• Shutter Speed: 1s – 1/500s + Bulb
• Viewfinder: approx. 0.86x magnification
• Built-in Flash: No — PC sync socket
• Self-timer: Yes
• Lens Focal Length: 50mm
• Lens Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Construction: 3 elements in 3 groups (Triplet formula)
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.35m
• Filter Thread: 49mm
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 138 x 90 x 48mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 510g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition