Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Praktica TL

A Collection of Praktica TL 3 Camera Equipment and Carl Zeiss Jena Lenses A collection of vintage East German photographic equipment comprising a Praktica TL 3 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera body with three interchangeable lenses. The camera body features a silver-tone chrome and black textured synthetic leatherette finish, with a standard M42 screw mount. The top plate is equipped with a shutter speed dial ranging from 1 to 1000 plus B, an ASA/DIN film speed selector, and a standard hot shoe. The lens assortment includes: 1. A mounted Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 2.8/50 lens, serial number 91027, with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and a 50mm focal length. 2. A Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 1,8/50 standard lens, serial number 8799599, featuring distinctive 'zebra' style knurled rings and marked 'MADE IN DDR'. 3. A Carl Zeiss Jena MC S 1:3,5 f=135 telephoto lens, serial number 41558, featuring multi-coated (MC) optics and an f/3.5 maximum aperture. The lot is completed by a wide black leather neck strap with metal spring clips and two black plastic front lens caps. Visible markings include 'PRAKTICA' and 'TL 3' on the camera body front, and manufacturer specifications with serial numbers on each lens bezel.