Praktica B100 35mm SLR Kit with Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC

Praktica B100 35mm SLR Kit with Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC - Good Condition | Classic East German Film Kit with Fast Standard Prime and Case

The Praktica B100 paired with the Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC is a well-matched and capable 35mm film kit from Pentacon's respected East German SLR lineage. The B100 is a solid and dependable electronic SLR built around the Praktica B bayonet mount — offering Aperture Priority and Manual exposure modes in a well-built body that handles everyday shooting with confidence. The Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC is a sharp and capable standard prime with Pentacon's advanced multi-layer coating — delivering improved contrast, accurate colour rendition, and strong resistance to flare and ghosting. This example comes complete with its original case. No serial numbers noted.

Key Features

• Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included
• Praktica B bayonet mount — compatible with the full range of Prakticar B mount lenses
• 50mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting
• f/2.4 maximum aperture for pleasing background separation and good low-light performance
• MC (Multi-Coating) for improved contrast, colour accuracy, and flare resistance
• Aperture Priority and Manual exposure modes
• Electronic shutter for accurate and reliable exposure control
• Original case included — a particularly complete example
• Solid East German construction built to last

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with 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/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all modes; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; aperture blades clean and snappy; B mount connection clean and secure

"The Praktica B100 is one of those East German SLRs that delivers a solid and satisfying film shooting experience. The electronic shutter is precise and reliable, the Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC renders with the characteristic contrast and colour accuracy of Pentacon's multi-coating, and the original case makes this a particularly complete and well-preserved find."

What's Included

• Praktica B100 camera body
• Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC lens
• Original case
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Pentacon (VEB Pentacon Dresden)
• Model: Praktica B100 with Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC
• Serial Number (Body): Not available
• Serial Number (Lens): Not available
• Mount: Praktica B bayonet
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual
• Metering: TTL centre-weighted
• Shutter Speed: 1s – 1/1000s + Bulb
• ISO Range: ISO 25–1600
• Built-in Flash: No — hot shoe for external flash
• Self-timer: Yes
• Lens Focal Length: 50mm
• Lens Maximum Aperture: f/2.4
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.33m
• 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