Used Praktica BX20 + 50mm f1.8 35mm SLR CAMERA
Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent, fuklly working, amazing coindition for age |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 12 month warranty |
| Includes | Camera, lenscap, lens |
At a glance: Praktica BX20 + 50mm f/1.8 - heritage East German 35mm SLR with K-mount, 50mm prime.
About this lens
The Praktica BX20 is a late 1980s/early 1990s East German 35mm SLR - K-mount compatible, manual focus, electronic shutter. Bundled with a 50mm f/1.8 standard prime. Praktica was a well-known East German camera brand whose later models adopted the Pentax K-mount.
Build & handling
| Type | 35mm manual-focus SLR |
|---|---|
| Film format | 35mm (135) |
| Shutter | Electronic, 1/1000 to 4s + Bulb |
| Metering | Centre-weighted TTL |
| Weight (body) | 585g |
| Kit lens included | 50mm f/1.8 (Praktica branded or third-party - check specific unit) |
Works with
- Accepts Pentax K-mount (PK) lenses
- Uses 35mm (135) film
Best for
A heritage East German SLR - Praktica made cameras from Dresden, and the later BX line used the Pentax K-mount. Solid metal construction characteristic of the era. An accessible entry into heritage film SLR photography using the extensive Pentax K-mount lens ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Is Praktica still in business?
The original East German Praktica (Pentacon) was dissolved after German reunification. The Praktica brand name was later applied to various imported consumer products under licence, but the classic German SLR production ended in the early 1990s.