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    Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC

    4.3
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.6
    Mechanical: 4.3
    Value: 4.3
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/2.4-16
    Mount
    Praktica B-System
    Weight
    160g
    Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. 33 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 160 grams so convinient to carry.

    Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC purchase historyTrending up +6.4%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 6.4% per month across 13 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $68.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $85.75
    All-time low
    $6.00
    Latest sale
    $61.00

    Best deals

    21 of 41 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $68.50 fair value.

    • Jul 6, 2024$6.00$-62.50 / typical
    • May 19, 2024$19.00$-49.50 / typical
    • Jul 26, 2024$19.00$-49.50 / typical
    • Jun 2, 2025$27.00$-41.50 / typical
    • Jul 18, 2024$28.00$-40.50 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/2.4-16
    Min Focus Distance0.6m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight160g
    Length33mm
    Filter Thread49mm
    MountPraktica B-System
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Harper Brown4.3/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC?

    Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.4/16, for the Praktica B-System mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 160g.

    What mount is the Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC compatible with?

    Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC uses a Praktica B-System mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC typically sells for around $6.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC a good lens?

    Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC has a community rating of 4.3/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Jena Macro-Prakticar 55mm f/2.8, Carl Zeiss Jena Prakticar 50mm f/1.4 MC, Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f/1.8 MC.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.3
    Optical4.6/5
    Mechanical4.3/5
    Value4.3/5
    Bokeh4.1/5
    Usability4.1/5
    Based on 12 reviewers

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