Pentacon 300mm f/4

Pentacon 300mm f/4 - Good Condition | Classic East German Telephoto Prime in M42 Mount

The Pentacon 300mm f/4 is a capable and well-built East German telephoto prime from VEB Pentacon Dresden — delivering a substantial 300mm reach with a fast f/4 maximum aperture in a solid all-metal M42 package. The 300mm focal length makes it an outstanding choice for wildlife, sports, portraits, and distant subject photography — delivering flattering compression and smooth background rendering that brings distant subjects dramatically closer. In M42 mount, it adapts effortlessly to a wide range of modern mirrorless and film bodies, making it as practically versatile today as it was when first produced. Serial number SR 5614421.

Key Features

• 300mm focal length — outstanding reach for wildlife, sports, and distant subjects
• Fast f/4 maximum aperture for pleasing background separation and low-light performance
• M42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of film and digital bodies via adapter
• Solid all-metal East German construction built to last
• Manual focus operation with smooth, well-damped focus ring
• A genuine piece of East German optical heritage from VEB Pentacon Dresden

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to barrel or mount
• Optics: Elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
• Mechanics: Focus ring operates smoothly; aperture blades clean and snappy; mount clean and secure

"The Pentacon 300mm f/4 is one of those East German telephoto primes that consistently surprises photographers who give it a chance. The 300mm reach combined with a fast f/4 aperture makes it a genuinely capable wildlife and sports lens, and the all-metal construction gives it a reassuring solidity that modern plastic lenses simply cannot match. On a modern mirrorless body via adapter it's a characterful and highly capable creative tool."

What's Included

• Pentacon 300mm f/4 lens (M42 mount)
• Front and rear lens caps

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Pentacon (VEB Pentacon Dresden)
• Model: 300mm f/4
• Serial Number: SR 5614421
• Mount: M42
• Focal Length: 300mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 3.5m
• Filter Thread: 58mm
• Construction: All-metal barrel
• Type: Prime Lens
• Category: Lenses
• Condition: Good Condition