Pentacon 300mm f/4
Pentacon 300mm f/4 - Good Condition | Classic East German Telephoto Prime in M42 Mount
The Pentacon 300mm f/4 is a capable and well-built East German telephoto prime from VEB Pentacon Dresden — delivering a substantial 300mm reach with a fast f/4 maximum aperture in a solid all-metal M42 package. The 300mm focal length makes it an outstanding choice for wildlife, sports, portraits, and distant subject photography — delivering flattering compression and smooth background rendering that brings distant subjects dramatically closer. In M42 mount, it adapts effortlessly to a wide range of modern mirrorless and film bodies, making it as practically versatile today as it was when first produced. Serial number SR 5614421.
Key Features
- 300mm focal length — outstanding reach for wildlife, sports, and distant subjects
- Fast f/4 maximum aperture for pleasing background separation and low-light performance
- M42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of film and digital bodies via adapter
- Solid all-metal East German construction built to last
- Manual focus operation with smooth, well-damped focus ring
- A genuine piece of East German optical heritage from VEB Pentacon Dresden
Condition Report
- Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to barrel or mount
- Optics: Elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
- Mechanics: Focus ring operates smoothly; aperture blades clean and snappy; mount clean and secure
"The Pentacon 300mm f/4 is one of those East German telephoto primes that consistently surprises photographers who give it a chance. The 300mm reach combined with a fast f/4 aperture makes it a genuinely capable wildlife and sports lens, and the all-metal construction gives it a reassuring solidity that modern plastic lenses simply cannot match. On a modern mirrorless body via adapter it's a characterful and highly capable creative tool."
What's Included
- Pentacon 300mm f/4 lens (M42 mount)
- Front and rear lens caps
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Pentacon (VEB Pentacon Dresden)
- Model: 300mm f/4
- Serial Number: SR 5614421
- Mount: M42
- Focal Length: 300mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/4
- Minimum Aperture: f/22
- Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 3.5m
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Construction: All-metal barrel
- Type: Prime Lens
- Category: Lenses
- Condition: Good Condition
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Pentacon 300mm f/4
Pentacon 300mm f/4
Pentacon 300mm f/4 - Good Condition | Classic East German Telephoto Prime in M42 Mount
The Pentacon 300mm f/4 is a capable and well-built East German telephoto prime from VEB Pentacon Dresden — delivering a substantial 300mm reach with a fast f/4 maximum aperture in a solid all-metal M42 package. The 300mm focal length makes it an outstanding choice for wildlife, sports, portraits, and distant subject photography — delivering flattering compression and smooth background rendering that brings distant subjects dramatically closer. In M42 mount, it adapts effortlessly to a wide range of modern mirrorless and film bodies, making it as practically versatile today as it was when first produced. Serial number SR 5614421.
Key Features
- 300mm focal length — outstanding reach for wildlife, sports, and distant subjects
- Fast f/4 maximum aperture for pleasing background separation and low-light performance
- M42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of film and digital bodies via adapter
- Solid all-metal East German construction built to last
- Manual focus operation with smooth, well-damped focus ring
- A genuine piece of East German optical heritage from VEB Pentacon Dresden
Condition Report
- Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to barrel or mount
- Optics: Elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
- Mechanics: Focus ring operates smoothly; aperture blades clean and snappy; mount clean and secure
"The Pentacon 300mm f/4 is one of those East German telephoto primes that consistently surprises photographers who give it a chance. The 300mm reach combined with a fast f/4 aperture makes it a genuinely capable wildlife and sports lens, and the all-metal construction gives it a reassuring solidity that modern plastic lenses simply cannot match. On a modern mirrorless body via adapter it's a characterful and highly capable creative tool."
What's Included
- Pentacon 300mm f/4 lens (M42 mount)
- Front and rear lens caps
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Pentacon (VEB Pentacon Dresden)
- Model: 300mm f/4
- Serial Number: SR 5614421
- Mount: M42
- Focal Length: 300mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/4
- Minimum Aperture: f/22
- Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 3.5m
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Construction: All-metal barrel
- Type: Prime Lens
- Category: Lenses
- Condition: Good Condition
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Description
Pentacon 300mm f/4 - Good Condition | Classic East German Telephoto Prime in M42 Mount
The Pentacon 300mm f/4 is a capable and well-built East German telephoto prime from VEB Pentacon Dresden — delivering a substantial 300mm reach with a fast f/4 maximum aperture in a solid all-metal M42 package. The 300mm focal length makes it an outstanding choice for wildlife, sports, portraits, and distant subject photography — delivering flattering compression and smooth background rendering that brings distant subjects dramatically closer. In M42 mount, it adapts effortlessly to a wide range of modern mirrorless and film bodies, making it as practically versatile today as it was when first produced. Serial number SR 5614421.
Key Features
- 300mm focal length — outstanding reach for wildlife, sports, and distant subjects
- Fast f/4 maximum aperture for pleasing background separation and low-light performance
- M42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of film and digital bodies via adapter
- Solid all-metal East German construction built to last
- Manual focus operation with smooth, well-damped focus ring
- A genuine piece of East German optical heritage from VEB Pentacon Dresden
Condition Report
- Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to barrel or mount
- Optics: Elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
- Mechanics: Focus ring operates smoothly; aperture blades clean and snappy; mount clean and secure
"The Pentacon 300mm f/4 is one of those East German telephoto primes that consistently surprises photographers who give it a chance. The 300mm reach combined with a fast f/4 aperture makes it a genuinely capable wildlife and sports lens, and the all-metal construction gives it a reassuring solidity that modern plastic lenses simply cannot match. On a modern mirrorless body via adapter it's a characterful and highly capable creative tool."
What's Included
- Pentacon 300mm f/4 lens (M42 mount)
- Front and rear lens caps
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Pentacon (VEB Pentacon Dresden)
- Model: 300mm f/4
- Serial Number: SR 5614421
- Mount: M42
- Focal Length: 300mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/4
- Minimum Aperture: f/22
- Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 3.5m
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Construction: All-metal barrel
- Type: Prime Lens
- Category: Lenses
- Condition: Good Condition
