Vintage Praktica MTL 5 35mm Film Camera, Zeiss Biotar 58mm f/2

Vintage East German Praktica MTL 5 manual 35mm SLR fitted with the sought-after Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 M42 lens, known for its distinctive swirled background rendering.

Includes fitted camera case, shoulder strap and Pentacon accessory case.

Details

● Praktica MTL 5 camera, circa 1983–1985
● Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 lens
● Serial number: 7,531,706
● M42 screw mount
● Manual focus and exposure
● Made in East Germany

Condition
Untested and sold as-is. Shutter, meter, aperture accuracy and film operation have not been verified. Visible cosmetic wear, scratches, oxidation and dust from age. Lens glass shows dust and marks; possible haze or fungus has not been ruled out. A roll of film remains loaded with unknown exposure status. Cases and strap show considerable wear. Please review all photos carefully.

Country of Origin: German Democratic Republic/East Germany
HS Tariff Code: 9006.53

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