{"product_id":"pentaflex-sl-35mm-slr","title":"Pentaflex SL 35mm SLR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePentaflex SL 35mm SLR Kit with Pentaflex Color 50mm f\/2.8 - Good Condition | Classic East German Film Kit with Standard Prime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pentaflex SL paired with the Pentaflex Color 50mm f\/2.8 is a rare and characterful East German 35mm film kit that carries the rich optical and mechanical heritage of the DDR camera industry. The Pentaflex SL is a solid and dependable manual focus SLR built around the universal M42 screw mount — giving access to a vast range of vintage lenses from Carl Zeiss Jena, Meyer-Optik Görlitz, and beyond. The Pentaflex Color 50mm f\/2.8 is a compact and capable standard prime with colour-optimised coatings that deliver accurate and pleasing colour transmission — a hallmark of quality East German optics of the era. Together they form a rare and collectable East German film system that deserves to be shot, not shelved. No serial number noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of vintage and modern M42 lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ef\/2.8 maximum aperture with smooth, characterful rendering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour-optimised coatings for accurate and pleasing colour transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully mechanical operation — reliable in any condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual exposure control for full creative freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rare and collectable piece of East German photographic history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor\/Optics: Viewfinder clear and bright; focusing screen in good order; lens elements clean with no fungus, haze, or significant dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanics\/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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Pentaflex SL with the Color 50mm is one of those rare East German combinations that serious vintage camera collectors genuinely get excited about. The Pentaflex name is not commonly seen, the Color lens has that unmistakable DDR optical character, and together they form a kit that stands completely apart from the usual Canon and Nikon crowd. A genuine find for anyone who appreciates the lesser-known side of film photography history.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePentaflex SL camera body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePentaflex Color 50mm f\/2.8 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear lens caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Pentaflex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: SL with Pentaflex Color 50mm f\/2.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: Not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: M42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm Format: 35mm (135)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure Modes: Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetering: None — external meter required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter Speed: 1s – 1\/500s + Bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens Focal Length: 50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens Maximum Aperture: f\/2.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Aperture: f\/16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens Construction: 3 elements in 3 groups (triplet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.33m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter Thread: 40.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (Body): approx. 140 x 92 x 52mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight (Body): approx. 560g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 35mm SLR Camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"pentaflex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56314163102036,"sku":"B57W5767MR","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/IMG_8524_c4ba0c74-f001-4fca-b16b-d50bc20d12e5.jpg?v=1782995955","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/products\/pentaflex-sl-35mm-slr","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}