Praktica Super TL1000 with Pentacon 1,8/50mm

Praktica Super TL1000 + Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 – Classic DDR SLR with Fast Prime
The Praktica Super TL1000 is a fully mechanical 35mm SLR camera built in East Germany during the late Cold War era. Known for its solid metal construction and reliable performance, it features a built-in light meter, stop-down metering, and classic M42 screw mount compatibility. Paired with the fast Pentacon 50mm f/1.8, this kit offers excellent image quality and smooth manual focus operation — ideal for vintage photography enthusiasts.

Key Features (Camera)

• Model: Praktica Super TL1000

• Mount: M42 screw mount

• Film: 35mm (standard 135 format)

• Shutter speeds: 1s to 1/1000s + Bulb

• Metering: TTL stop-down with needle indicator (battery-powered)

• Viewfinder: Bright pentaprism with focusing screen

• Flash sync: PC port, X-sync at 1/125s

• Battery: 1x PX625 or equivalent (for metering only)

• Made in: East Germany (DDR)

Key Features (Lens)

• Model: Pentacon auto 50mm f/1.8

• Mount: M42 screw mount

• Aperture range: f/1.8 to f/16

• Focus range: ~0.33m to infinity

• Aperture blades: 6 (rounded)

• Optical design: 6 elements in 4 groups

• Filter size: 49mm

• Build: Solid metal barrel, smooth manual focus

• Made in: East Germany

Condition (voorbeeldtekst – aanpasbaar)

Used – Good condition
Both the camera and lens are in good working order. Shutter speeds fire accurately across the range, and the light meter responds to light (battery required). The lens is optically clean with no haze or fungus, and the focus ring turns smoothly. Aperture clicks firmly and blades are free of oil. Cosmetically, the set shows light wear consistent with age, but overall very well maintained.

What’s Included

• Praktica Super TL1000 body

• Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 lens

• Lens Hood