Pentacon SixTL Medium Format Camera with Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm f/2.8 Lens – Leather Case – Classic 6×6 SLR

A true icon of East German engineering, the Pentacon SixTL is a robust medium format SLR that shoots stunning 6×6 images on 120 roll film. Paired with the legendary Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm f/2.8 lens, this setup delivers exceptional sharpness, creamy bokeh, and timeless character—ideal for portraiture, landscape, and fine art photography.

Key Features:

• Format: 6×6 medium format (12 exposures per roll of 120 film)
• Lens: Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm f/2.8 – 5 elements in 4 groups, coated optics
• Shutter: Focal plane cloth shutter, speeds from B to 1/1000 sec
• Viewfinder: Waist-level finder (interchangeable)
• Lens Mount: Pentacon Six breech-lock bayonet (shared with Praktisix and Kiev 60)
• Build: All-metal body with classic East German styling

Included:

• Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm f/2.8 lens
• Original leather case
• Front lens cap

Condition:

• Camera: Very good – minor signs of age-related use, shutter curtains working smoothly even at 1 second
• Lens: Clear optics, free from fungus or haze - however the aperture is sticking open.
• Viewfinder: Bright and clean
• Leatherette: Some peeling noted, consistent with age

Collector Notes:

• The Biometar 80mm is renowned for its rendering and is often compared favorably to Hasselblad’s Zeiss optics
• The Pentacon SixTL offers a modular system with interchangeable finders and a wide lens selection
• A fantastic entry into medium format photography with vintage charm and professional-grade results

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