{"product_id":"pentacon-electric-50mm-f1-8-prime-lens-m42-mount-lens","title":"Pentacon Electric 50mm f\/1.8 Prime Lens – M42 Mount – Tested – Very Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePentacon \u003cstrong\u003eElectric 50mm f\/1.8\u003c\/strong\u003e prime lens in \u003cstrong\u003eM42 mount\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully \u003cstrong\u003etested\u003c\/strong\u003e and presented in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with noted cosmetic and optical imperfections. There is \u003cstrong\u003edistortion to the filter ring\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eminor scratches to the lens surface\u003c\/strong\u003e. The lens remains usable and continues to deliver the classic Pentacon rendering characteristic of this well‑known East German design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good (with faults noted)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully tested and working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistortion to filter ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor scratches to lens surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoatings intact aside from noted marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture blades clean and responsive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus action smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric contacts present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior in very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePentacon Electric 50mm f\/1.8 lens (M42 mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront lens cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear lens cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50mm standard prime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast f\/1.8 maximum aperture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric aperture contacts (Praktica‑compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Pentacon rendering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth manual focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect for all M42 screw‑mount film SLRs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Praktica bodies using Electric contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to mirrorless systems (Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Fuji X, Micro Four Thirds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to Canon EF with simple M42–EF adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOLLECTORS NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePentacon Electric 50mm f\/1.8\u003c\/strong\u003e is closely related to the Meyer‑Optik Oreston design and is valued for its distinctive rendering and smooth mechanics. Examples with filter‑ring distortion and minor surface scratches remain usable and are often chosen by photographers seeking characterful vintage results at an accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEO KEYWORDS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePentacon Electric 50mm f1.8, M42 standard lens, Praktica Electric lens, vintage Pentacon UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentacon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54395143979350,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP1309_9efc925c-21cf-4d1b-86fe-ca040dc53bc0.jpg?v=1782910340","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/pentacon-electric-50mm-f1-8-prime-lens-m42-mount-lens","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}