Praktica MTL 3 + Pallas Auto 28mm f/2.8

Description

Praktica MTL 3 + Pallas Auto 28mm f/2.8 (SN: 781284)
A robust M42 SLR paired with a bright wide-angle lens great for street and travel photography.

The Praktica MTL 3 is a reliable and durable 35mm SLR camera made in East Germany by Pentacon in the late 1970s. It features a metal-bladed focal-plane shutter, TTL light metering, and a clear split-image focusing screen. Built with a sturdy metal body and the versatile M42 screw mount, the MTL 3 is compatible with a wide range of classic lenses.

This set includes a Pallas Auto 28mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens ideal for landscapes, architecture, and documentary work. The fast f/2.8 aperture and solid mechanical construction make it a practical and affordable choice for creative film photography.

Key Features
Camera: Praktica MTL 3

• Lens mount: M42 screw mount

• Shutter: Vertical metal focal-plane, 1s to 1/1000s + Bulb

• Metering: TTL (through-the-lens), needle match

• Viewfinder: Split-image with microprism collar

• Flash sync: 1/125s via hot shoe or PC socket

• Power: 1x PX625 battery (or modern equivalent)

• Manual film advance and rewind

• Built in East Germany

Lens: Pallas Auto 28mm f/2.8

• Focal length: 28mm wide-angle perspective

• Aperture range: f/2.8 to f/16

• Focus: Manual with smooth rubber focus ring

• Mount: M42 screw mount

• Ideal for street, travel, and documentary photography

Condition
Used Good condition
Camera and lens are in working order. Shutter fires accurately at all speeds, and meter responds to light. Lens glass (SN: 781284) is clean no haze, fungus, or major scratches. Focus and aperture rings operate smoothly. Normal cosmetic wear consistent with age.

Whats Included

• Praktica MTL 3 camera body

• Pallas Auto 28mm f/2.8 M42 lens (SN: 781284)

• Front lens cap

• leather case