Carl Zeiss Jena MC Prakticar 35mm F2.4 Cine Mod Wide Angle Prime | Sony E-mount!

🎬 Carl Zeiss Jena MC Prakticar 35mm F2.4 Cine Mod for Sony E-Mount

This TerPhoto cine-mod lens is built around the classic Carl Zeiss Jena MC Prakticar 35mm F2.4 wide-angle prime, professionally adapted and adjusted for Sony E-mount cameras. The lens covers a full-frame 35mm sensor and is suitable for Sony Alpha full-frame bodies as well as APS-C Sony E-mount cameras. Upgraded for cinematography and professional video work, this vintage Carl Zeiss Jena lens will offer more practical cinema-style operation while retaining its original optical character.

The aperture has been de-clicked, allowing smooth and continuous iris adjustments instead of stepped photographic aperture changes. This is particularly useful when exposure needs to be changed gradually during a shot. Two cine gears are installed: one on the focus ring for accurate follow-focus operation and another on the aperture ring for controlled iris adjustments. The supplied 80mm OD cine lens hood further integrates the lens into a cinema-style production setup. Before sale, the lens has been fully cleaned, adjusted and re-lubricated. The focusing and aperture mechanisms have been serviced, and the lens has been adapted and adjusted specifically for Sony E-mount use.

The glass is in good vintage condition with only very minor age-related wear on the optical surfaces. This type of light wear is normal for a vintage lens and is not expected to affect the final image. The barrel shows light cosmetic signs of previous use consistent with its age. Carl Zeiss Jena Prakticar 35mm F2.4 has an interesting East German photographic heritage. Originally manufactured for the Praktica B bayonet system, the Prakticar belongs to the famous Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon family. Its optical construction is identical to the well-known M42 Flektogon 35mm F2.4, using six elements in six groups. The optical calculation dates from 1972, while the Prakticar version was produced from the late 1970s into the beginning of the 1990s. This makes the lens especially appealing to cinematographers looking for authentic vintage Carl Zeiss Jena rendering in a camera-ready Sony E-mount configuration.

35mm focal length provides a versatile moderately wide field of view on full frame, making it useful for narrative filmmaking, establishing shots, environmental portraits, documentary work, street cinematography, interiors, music videos and commercial productions.

Another notable feature is its exceptionally close focusing capability. The original Prakticar/Flektogon design focuses down to approximately 0.22m, giving filmmakers the ability to move very close to subjects for dramatic detail shots and strong foreground/background relationships. Original specifications also include six aperture blades, a 49mm filter thread and a 6-element / 6-group construction.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Lens Mount - Sony E-mount
• Focal Length - 35mm
• Maximum Aperture - F2.4
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Aperture Blades - 6
• Minimum Focus Distance - 0.22m
• Filter Thread - 49mm
• Focus Type: Manual
• Serial Number - Various

🎬 Why Choose This Lens?

Carl Zeiss Jena Prakticar 35mm F2.4 is an excellent choice for filmmakers who want genuine vintage Zeiss Jena character together with practical cinema handling. On a full-frame Sony camera, 35mm works beautifully for narrative scenes, handheld cinematography, environmental portraits, documentary shooting, interiors and establishing shots. Its unusually close focusing distance adds significant creative flexibility, while the de-clicked aperture and dual cine gears make focus and exposure adjustments much easier on a professional rig. Because this Prakticar shares its optical design with the classic Flektogon 35mm F2.4, it offers authentic East German vintage rendering in a convenient Sony E-mount configuration.

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