{"product_id":"carl-zeiss-jena-ddr-electric-mc-pancoloar-50mm-f-1-8-lens-praktica-mount","title":"Carl Zeiss Jena MC Pancolar 50mm f\/1.8 Lens – Electric – M42 Mount – VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena DDR electric MC Pancolar 50mm f\/1.8\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most respected East German standard primes, known for its sharpness, strong micro‑contrast and classic Zeiss Jena rendering. The \u003cstrong\u003eelectric\u003c\/strong\u003e version includes Praktica‑style electrical contacts for open‑aperture metering on compatible bodies while remaining fully compatible with all \u003cstrong\u003eM42 mount\u003c\/strong\u003e cameras and digital adapters.\u003cbr\u003eThis example is in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully tested and working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptics mostly clear with peripheral fungus to edges of front element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti‑coating intact with light cleaning marks only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture blades clean, snappy and oil‑free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus smooth and correctly damped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior shows light cosmetic wear appropriate for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric contacts clean and undamaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42 mount clean with no damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo separation, dents or mechanical issues observed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena DDR electric MC Pancolar 50mm f\/1.8 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo other items included unless specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50mm standard prime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ef\/1.8\u003c\/strong\u003e maximum aperture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC (multi‑coated) optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric contacts for Praktica metering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM42 screw mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth manual focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Zeiss Jena rendering with strong micro‑contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for portraits, general use and adapted digital shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors \/ Buyer Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electric MC Pancolar 50mm f\/1.8 is one of the most desirable M42‑mount Zeiss Jena lenses, valued for its optical performance and distinctive character. Clean, tested examples remain in strong demand among collectors and digital shooters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f\/1.8, MC Pancolar electric M42, Praktica M42 lens UK, Zeiss Jena DDR lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentacon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54105666191702,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP9217_6cd67ab0-bee4-4c6b-b27c-ec157b221039.jpg?v=1780674957","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/carl-zeiss-jena-ddr-electric-mc-pancoloar-50mm-f-1-8-lens-praktica-mount","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}