Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8

Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 - Good Condition | Classic East German Fast Standard Prime in M42 Mount

The Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 is a fast and capable East German standard prime from Pentacon’s respected optical lineup — delivering sharp and characterful images with natural rendering quality and outstanding low-light performance. The fast f/1.8 maximum aperture delivers beautiful background separation and excellent low-light capability that makes it a particularly sought-after everyday prime. Made in the GDR, it reflects the East German optical tradition of solid construction and capable optical performance. In M42 mount, it adapts effortlessly to virtually any modern mirrorless or film body via adapter. Serial number SR 5765669.

Key Features

• 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
• East German optical quality from the respected Pentacon tradition
• M42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of film and digital bodies via adapter
• Manual focus operation with smooth, well-damped focus ring
• Solid all-metal construction built to last
• Front and rear lens caps included

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 and precisely; aperture blades clean and snappy; mount clean and secure

“The Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 is a fast and characterful East German standard prime that delivers excellent low-light performance and pleasing background separation at an accessible price point. The f/1.8 aperture gives you genuine creative versatility, and the solid East German construction provides a satisfying tactile shooting experience. On a modern mirrorless body via adapter it’s a practical and enjoyable everyday prime.”

What’s Included

• Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 lens (M42 mount)
• Front and rear lens caps

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Pentacon
• Model: Auto 50mm f/1.8
• Serial Number: SR 5765669
• Mount: M42
• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Construction: 6 elements in 4 groups
• Angle of View: 46°
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.33m
• Filter Thread: 49mm
• Construction: All-metal barrel
• Type: Prime Lens
• Category: Lenses
• Condition: Good Condition