Carl Zeiss Jena II 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro Lens – Praktica PB Mount – Excellent

Overview

The Carl Zeiss Jena II 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro is a rare and well‑regarded wide‑angle prime from the later Praktica era, offering multi‑coated optics, close‑focus macro capability and the distinctive Zeiss Jena rendering. Designed for the Praktica B (PB) mount, it delivers strong contrast, good sharpness and excellent colour reproduction.
This example is in Excellent Condition, fully tested and working.

Condition

Overall Condition: Excellent

• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• MC coatings intact with light cleaning marks only
• Aperture blades clean, snappy and oil‑free
• Focus smooth and correctly damped
• Exterior shows light cosmetic wear appropriate for age
• Praktica PB mount clean and undamaged
• No separation, dents or mechanical issues observed

Included

• Carl Zeiss Jena II 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro lens
• Front cap
• Rear cap

No other items included unless specified.

Key Features

• 24mm wide‑angle prime
• f/2.8 maximum aperture
• MC (multi‑coated) optics
• Close‑focus macro capability
• Praktica B (PB) mount
• Smooth manual focus
• Strong contrast and classic Zeiss Jena colour
• Ideal for landscape, architecture, travel and adapted digital use

Compatibility

Native fit:

• Praktica B / PB‑mount 35mm SLRs

Adaptable to mirrorless systems (manual focus) via appropriate PB adapters.

Collectors / Buyer Notes

The Jena II 24mm MC Macro is significantly less common than the earlier M42 lenses and is sought after by Praktica PB collectors and digital shooters looking for a distinctive wide‑angle with macro capability.

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