Praktica Super TL 2 35mm

Praktica Super TL 2 35mm SLR Kit with Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 - Good Condition | Classic East German Film Kit with Fast Standard Prime

The Praktica Super TL 2 paired with the Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 is a well-matched and capable 35mm film kit from the golden era of East German camera manufacturing. The Praktica Super TL 2 is a solid and dependable SLR built around the universal M42 screw mount — offering TTL open-aperture metering and manual exposure control in a well-built body that handles everyday shooting with confidence. The Super TL 2 represents a significant step up from the basic Praktica L series — featuring open-aperture TTL metering for more convenient and accurate exposure measurement. The Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 is a fast and capable East German standard prime — delivering sharp and characterful images with natural rendering quality and outstanding low-light performance. No serial number noted for body. Serial number (lens): SR 7137968.

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
• Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and beautiful background separation
• TTL open-aperture metering for convenient and accurate exposures
• 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/Electronics: 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 Super TL 2 with a Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 is a genuinely capable and enjoyable East German film kit. The open-aperture TTL metering is a practical advantage over stop-down metering systems, the fast f/1.8 Pentacon prime delivers beautiful low-light performance and subject separation, and the solid Praktica construction inspires confidence. A characterful and practical piece of East German photographic history."

What's Included

• Praktica Super TL 2 camera body
• Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 lens
• Technical Specifications

• Brand: Praktica (Pentacon)
• Model: Super TL 2 with Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8
• Serial Number (Body): Not available
• Serial Number (Lens): SR 7137968
• Mount: M42
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Manual
• Metering: TTL open-aperture metering
• Shutter Speed: 1s – 1/1000s + Bulb
• ISO Range: ISO 12–3200
• Viewfinder: approx. 0.86x magnification
• Built-in Flash: No — PC sync socket
• Self-timer: Yes
• Lens Focal Length: 50mm
• Lens Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Construction: 6 elements in 4 groups
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.33m
• Filter Thread: 49mm
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 138 x 90 x 48mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 510g (without battery)
• Type: SLR Film Cameras
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition