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Praktica LB

Praktica LB (Serial: 521605) with Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 (Serial: 8555145) – 35mm SLR Camera Kit

The Praktica LB is a fully mechanical 35mm SLR camera produced in East Germany by Pentacon in the early 1970s. Known for its solid construction and simple operation, it offers manual control with through-the-lens stop-down metering. Paired with the excellent Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8, this kit delivers outstanding image quality with classic Zeiss sharpness, contrast, and smooth bokeh — a favorite among vintage lens enthusiasts.

Key Features

  • Brand: Praktica / Pentacon (East Germany)

  • Model: Praktica LB (Serial: 521605)

  • Film Format: 35mm

  • Lens Mount: M42 screw mount

  • Lens: Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 (Serial: 8555145)

  • Shutter Speeds: 1s – 1/500s + Bulb

  • Metering: TTL stop-down metering (battery powered)

  • Focus: Manual focus

  • Build: Metal body, made in Dresden (DDR)

  • Viewfinder: Bright focusing screen with microprism aid

Condition

Used – Good condition. Camera shows light cosmetic wear. Shutter fires correctly, and metering function tested. Lens glass is clean with smooth focus and snappy aperture blades.

What’s Included

  • Praktica LB body (Serial: 521605)

  • Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 lens (Serial: 8555145)

  • Front lens cap

  • Camera body cap

  • Case
$106.00
Praktica LB
$106.00

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Praktica LB (Serial: 521605) with Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 (Serial: 8555145) – 35mm SLR Camera Kit

The Praktica LB is a fully mechanical 35mm SLR camera produced in East Germany by Pentacon in the early 1970s. Known for its solid construction and simple operation, it offers manual control with through-the-lens stop-down metering. Paired with the excellent Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8, this kit delivers outstanding image quality with classic Zeiss sharpness, contrast, and smooth bokeh — a favorite among vintage lens enthusiasts.

Key Features

  • Brand: Praktica / Pentacon (East Germany)

  • Model: Praktica LB (Serial: 521605)

  • Film Format: 35mm

  • Lens Mount: M42 screw mount

  • Lens: Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 (Serial: 8555145)

  • Shutter Speeds: 1s – 1/500s + Bulb

  • Metering: TTL stop-down metering (battery powered)

  • Focus: Manual focus

  • Build: Metal body, made in Dresden (DDR)

  • Viewfinder: Bright focusing screen with microprism aid

Condition

Used – Good condition. Camera shows light cosmetic wear. Shutter fires correctly, and metering function tested. Lens glass is clean with smooth focus and snappy aperture blades.

What’s Included

  • Praktica LB body (Serial: 521605)

  • Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 lens (Serial: 8555145)

  • Front lens cap

  • Camera body cap

  • Case