Practica PL Nova L 35mm SLR Kit with W. Fodor 35mm f/2.8 - Good Condition | Classic East German Film Kit with Wide-Angle Prime
The Practica PL Nova L paired with the W. Fodor 35mm f/2.8 is a well-matched and characterful 35mm film kit from the golden era of East German camera manufacturing. The Practica PL Nova L 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 W. Fodor 35mm f/2.8 is a rare and unusual wide-angle prime that adds a natural and versatile perspective to this classic East German kit — ideal for landscapes, street, and everyday shooting. Serial numbers: Body SR 382377 / Lens SR 9094.
Key Features
- Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included
- M42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of M42 lenses
- 35mm focal length — natural wide-angle perspective for landscapes, street, and architecture
- f/2.8 maximum aperture for pleasing background separation and good low-light performance
- Fully mechanical shutter — operates without battery for reliable shooting in any condition
- 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 age and 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/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
"The Practica PL Nova L is a straightforward and honest East German SLR that delivers a pure and tactile film shooting experience. Paired with the rare W. Fodor 35mm f/2.8 — an unusual and characterful wide-angle prime — this is a kit that stands apart from the crowd. The M42 mount opens up a world of exceptional vintage glass, and the wide-angle perspective makes it a natural choice for street and travel shooting."
What's Included
- Practica PL Nova L camera body
- W. Fodor 35mm f/2.8 lens
- Front and rear lens caps
- Body cap
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Practica / W. Fodor
- Model: PL Nova L with W. Fodor 35mm f/2.8
- Serial Number (Body): SR 382377
- Serial Number (Lens): SR 9094
- 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: 35mm
- Lens Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
- Minimum Aperture: f/16
- Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.3m
- Filter Thread: 49mm
- Dimensions (Body): approx. 140 x 90 x 48mm
- Weight (Body): approx. 520g (without battery)
- Type: 35mm SLR Camera
- Category: Cameras
- Condition: Good Condition
