Prinzflex Auto Reflex 200mm f/4 Telephoto Lens – M42 Mount – Very Good

Overview

The Prinzflex Auto Reflex 200mm f/4 is a classic manual‑focus telephoto lens supplied through Dixons during the 1970s and 1980s. Typically manufactured by Japanese OEMs such as Tokina or Chinon, these lenses are known for solid metal construction, smooth focusing and reliable optical performance.
This example is in Very Good Condition, fully tested and working.

Condition

Overall Condition: Very Good

• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings intact with light cleaning marks only
• Focus ring smooth and correctly damped
• Aperture ring clicks firmly at all stops
• Blades clean, snappy and oil‑free
• Exterior shows light cosmetic wear appropriate for age
• Built‑in hood (if present) extends and retracts correctly
• Mount clean and undamaged
• No dents, separation or mechanical issues observed

Included

• Prinzflex Auto Reflex 200mm f/4 lens (M42 mount)
• Front and rear caps

Key Features

• Classic 200mm f/4 telephoto prime
• M42 universal screw mount
• Smooth manual‑focus operation
• Solid metal construction
• Ideal for film SLRs and adapted digital use
• Good for wildlife, portraits and compressed‑perspective landscapes

Compatibility

• All M42 screw‑mount cameras (Praktica, Pentax Spotmatic, Fujica, Chinon, etc.)
• Adaptable to mirrorless systems (Z, E, RF, L‑mount etc.) with appropriate adapters
• Adaptable to DSLR systems with M42 adapters (metering and focus manual)

Collectors Notes

Prinzflex lenses remain popular among collectors of British‑market rebrands and users seeking affordable, well‑built telephoto primes. Clean VGC examples continue to sell steadily.

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