Used Pentacon and Prakticar lenses

East German lenses from Pentacon in Dresden, made for Praktica SLRs. Most are in the universal M42 screw mount; the later Prakticar lenses use the Praktica PB bayonet. They are affordable, robust and loved for their character on both film and digital cameras.

• Pentacon auto 50mm f/1.8, in multi coating and electric versions
• Pentacon auto 29mm f/2.8 wide angle
• Pentacon 135mm f/2.8 and 200mm f/4 telephotos
• Prakticar PB lenses: 50mm f/1.8 and f/2.4, 28mm f/2.8 and 135mm f/2.8
• Prakticar zooms such as the 35 to 70mm, 55 to 200mm and 70 to 210mm

Why buy secondhand at DutchThrift? Every lens is tested and cleaned before it goes on sale, comes with a warranty of 90 days and can be returned within 14 days of delivery. Orders placed before 15:00 on business days ship the same day, shipping in the Netherlands is free from €75, and we deliver across the EU, the UK and worldwide. Every item is unique, so stock changes quickly.

M42 or Praktica PB: which mount do I need?

The mount is named in each product title. M42 lenses fit Praktica L and earlier screw mount cameras and many other M42 bodies. PB lenses fit the Praktica B series, such as the BX20 and BC1.

Are Pentacon lenses good on digital cameras?

Yes. With an M42 or PB adapter they fit mirrorless cameras such as Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z and Canon RF. The 50mm f/1.8 and 135mm f/2.8 are popular choices for portraits.