Zenit EM 35mm SLR Kit with MC Pentacon Prakticar PM 70-210mm f/4-5.6

Zenit EM 35mm SLR Kit with MC Pentacon Prakticar PM 70-210mm f/4-5.6 - Good Condition | Classic Soviet Film Kit with Versatile Telephoto Zoom

The Zenit EM paired with the MC Pentacon Prakticar PM 70-210mm f/4-5.6 is a well-matched and characterful 35mm film kit from the golden era of Soviet and East German camera manufacturing. The Zenit EM is a solid and dependable Soviet SLR built around the universal M42 screw mount — simple, fully mechanical, and built to last a lifetime. The MC Pentacon Prakticar PM 70-210mm f/4-5.6 is a capable telephoto zoom from VEB Pentacon in Dresden — featuring multi-coating for improved contrast and colour accuracy and covering a versatile focal range ideal for portraits, sports, wildlife, and everyday reach shooting. Together they form a unique and characterful film system that bridges Soviet and East German photographic heritage. Serial numbers: Body SR 75028646 / Lens SR 1019333.

Key Features

• Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included
• M42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of M42 lenses
• 70-210mm zoom range — versatile telephoto coverage for portraits, sports, and wildlife
• MC (Multi-Coating) for improved contrast, colour accuracy, and flare resistance
• Fully mechanical shutter — operates without battery for reliable shooting in any condition
• Manual exposure control for full creative freedom
• Solid Soviet 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/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all speeds; zoom and focus rings operate smoothly; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; aperture blades clean and snappy; M42 mount connection clean and secure

"The Zenit EM with a Pentacon telephoto zoom is one of those film kits that tells a fascinating story about the photographic heritage of Eastern Europe. The EM is solidly built and satisfying to shoot with, and the 70-210mm Prakticar zoom adds a genuinely useful telephoto reach to the kit. A characterful and unique film combination that stands apart from the usual Western camera systems."

What's Included

• Zenit EM camera body
• MC Pentacon Prakticar PM 70-210mm f/4-5.6 lens
• Front and rear lens caps
• Body cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Zenit / Pentacon
• Model: EM with MC Pentacon Prakticar PM 70-210mm f/4-5.6
• Serial Number (Body): SR 75028646
• Serial Number (Lens): SR 1019333
• Mount: M42
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Manual
• Metering: TTL centre-weighted
• Shutter Speed: 1/30s – 1/500s + Bulb
• ISO Range: ISO 16–250
• Viewfinder: approx. 0.86x magnification
• Built-in Flash: No — PC sync socket
• Self-timer: Yes
• Lens Focal Length: 70-210mm
• Lens Maximum Aperture: f/4 (wide) – f/5.6 (tele)
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 1.2m
• Filter Thread: 58mm
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 138 x 97 x 60mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 620g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition