Pentacon Six TL with Biometar 80mm f/2.8 6×6 Medium Format SLR Camera

Pentacon Six TL with Biometar 80mm f/2.8 (Serial: 8961683) – 6×6 Medium Format SLR Camera

The Pentacon Six TL is a robust and mechanically refined 6×6 medium format SLR camera made in East Germany. Designed for photographers who demand high-quality results with full manual control, it uses standard 120 roll film to produce beautiful 6×6 cm negatives. Paired with the sharp Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm f/2.8 lens, this setup delivers rich contrast, smooth bokeh, and excellent detail — making it ideal for portraits, landscapes, and studio work.

Key Features

• Brand: Pentacon (VEB Pentacon Dresden, East Germany)

• Model: Six TL

• Film Format: 120 roll film (6×6 cm negatives)

• Lens Mount: Pentacon Six bayonet mount

• Lens: Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm f/2.8 (Serial: 8961683)

• Shutter: Focal-plane cloth shutter, 1s – 1/1000s + Bulb

• Exposure: Manual exposure control

• Focusing: Manual focus via bright waist-level or prism viewfinder

• Viewfinder Options: Interchangeable (waist-level or TTL prism)

• Build: Heavy-duty metal body with classic mechanical reliability

Condition

Used – Good condition. Camera and lens show moderate cosmetic wear consistent with age. Shutter, advance, and focusing tested and functioning correctly. Lens glass clean with minimal internal dust; aperture and focus rings smooth.

What’s Included

• Pentacon Six TL body

• Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm f/2.8 lens (Serial: 8961683)

• Front lens cap