Pentacon F 35mm with Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan 50mm f/2.8

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

The Pentacon F paired with the Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan 50mm f/2.8 is a charming and historically significant East German 35mm film kit that represents an important chapter in photographic history. The Pentacon F — produced by VEB Zeiss Ikon in Dresden — was among the earliest cameras to feature an automatic diaphragm mechanism, a genuine innovation for its time that allowed photographers to compose and focus at full aperture while the lens automatically stopped down for the exposure. Built around the universal M42 screw mount, it gives access to a vast range of East German and worldwide M42 lenses. The Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan 50mm f/2.8 is the natural companion — its distinctive triplet optical formula produces a rendering that is unmistakably its own, with sharp centre performance and a characteristic swirly bokeh that vintage lens enthusiasts seek out. Serial numbers: Body 174611 / Lens 4304071.

Key Features

• Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included
• M42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of film and digital bodies via adapter
• Automatic diaphragm mechanism — an early innovation in SLR design
• 50mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting
• Distinctive triplet optical formula with characteristic swirly bokeh wide open
• Fully mechanical shutter — operates without battery for reliable shooting in any condition
• Solid all-metal construction typical of East German engineering
• A genuine piece of photographic history from VEB Zeiss Ikon Dresden

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/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all speeds; aperture mechanism functioning correctly; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; M42 mount connection clean and secure

"The Pentacon F is a genuinely significant camera in the history of SLR design, and paired with the Domiplan it becomes an accessible and characterful entry point into East German film photography. That triplet swirl wide open is unlike anything modern glass produces, and the automatic diaphragm makes composing and focusing a much more pleasant experience than fully manual aperture lenses of the same era. A fascinating piece of photographic history that's still genuinely usable today."

What's Included

• Pentacon F camera body
• Meyer-Optik Görlitz Domiplan 50mm f/2.8 lens

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Pentacon (VEB Zeiss Ikon) / Meyer-Optik Görlitz
• Model: Pentacon F with Domiplan 50mm f/2.8
• Serial Number (Body): 174611
• Serial Number (Lens): 4304071
• Mount: M42
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Manual
• Metering: None — uncoupled
• Shutter Speed: 1s – 1/500s + Bulb
• Lens Focal Length: 50mm
• Lens Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Construction: 3 elements in 3 groups (triplet)
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.33m
• Filter Thread: 40.5mm
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 145 x 95 x 50mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 650g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition