{"product_id":"praktica-bms-with-carl-zeiss-50mm-f-1-8","title":"Praktica BMS SLR with Carl Zeiss 50mm f\/1.8 – Tested \u0026 Working","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ePraktica BMS\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm SLR fitted with the respected \u003cstrong\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena 50mm f\/1.8\u003c\/strong\u003e standard lens. The camera is \u003cstrong\u003efully working\u003c\/strong\u003e, with smooth mechanical operation and a clean viewfinder. The lens shows \u003cstrong\u003eedge fungus\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003efilter ring has minor damage\u003c\/strong\u003e, both disclosed below. Still a usable kit for film shooters or a solid donor lens for repair.\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 Good \/ Fully Working\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamera Body – Praktica BMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter firing correctly across speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm advance smooth and positive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter responding (if applicable to your sample)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder clear with light dust typical for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior shows light cosmetic wear only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery compartment clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens – Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f\/1.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinor damage to edge of filter ring\u003c\/strong\u003e (filters may be tight or not fit )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge fungus present\u003c\/strong\u003e (typically at periphery; may affect contrast in strong light)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptics otherwise clear with no haze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture blades clean and responsive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus smooth with correct resistance\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\u003ePraktica BMS camera body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena 50mm f\/1.8 lens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Praktica B‑mount SLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena 50mm f\/1.8 standard lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully mechanical shutter operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright viewfinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for beginners, collectors or repair enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePraktica B‑mount lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses standard \u003cstrong\u003e35mm film\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter requires battery; shutter is mechanical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePraktica BMS\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reliable late‑era Praktica body, and the \u003cstrong\u003eZeiss 50mm f\/1.8\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a desirable optic even with flaws. Edge fungus and filter‑ring damage are common on heavily used examples and are fully disclosed here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraktica BMS, Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f1.8, Praktica B‑mount, vintage Praktica SLR, Zeiss 50mm fungus, Praktica film camera UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Praktica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53704079704406,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP7033_d48345cf-adda-4942-a612-30bbf01144da.jpg?v=1778867800","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/praktica-bms-with-carl-zeiss-50mm-f-1-8","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}