Porst Reflex CX-4 35mm SLR Kit with Pentaflex Color 50mm f/2.8

Porst Reflex CX-4 35mm SLR Kit with Pentaflex Color 50mm f/2.8 - Good Condition | Classic East German Film Kit with Standard Prime

The Porst Reflex CX-4 paired with the Pentaflex Color 50mm f/2.8 is a well-matched and characterful 35mm film kit from the East German camera manufacturing tradition — sold under the respected Porst brand in West Germany. The CX-4 is a solid and dependable SLR built around the universal M42 screw mount — simple, mechanical, and built to last — offering manual exposure control and access to a vast range of M42 lenses from virtually every major manufacturer. The Pentaflex Color 50mm f/2.8 is a capable East German standard prime that delivers sharp and natural images with the characteristic rendering quality of DDR optical manufacturing. No serial number noted for body. Serial number (lens): SR 7682648.

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
• f/2.8 maximum aperture with clean and characterful rendering
• Fully mechanical shutter — operates without battery for reliable shooting
• 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 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: 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 Porst Reflex CX-4 is one of those classic East German SLRs that delivers a solid and satisfying film shooting experience. The M42 mount opens up a world of exceptional vintage glass, and the Pentaflex Color 50mm f/2.8 delivers the honest and natural rendering quality that characterises DDR optical manufacturing at its best. A practical and characterful film kit at a very accessible price point."

What's Included

• Porst Reflex CX-4 camera body
• Pentaflex Color 50mm f/2.8 lens

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Porst / Pentaflex
• Model: Reflex CX-4 with Pentaflex Color 50mm f/2.8
• Serial Number (Body): Not available
• Serial Number (Lens): SR 7682648
• Mount: M42
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Manual
• Metering: No built-in metering
• Shutter Speed: 1s – 1/500s + Bulb
• Viewfinder: approx. 0.86x magnification
• Built-in Flash: No — PC sync socket
• Self-timer: Yes
• Lens Focal Length: 50mm
• Lens Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.6m
• Filter Thread: 49mm
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 138 x 90 x 48mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 500g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition