Used Praktica MTL film camera
Photo from a current eBay listing near the typical price.
Praktica · 35mm SLR

Praktica MTLUsed price, value & today's best deals

The East German MTL 3, MTL 5 and MTL 5B: the cheapest way into M42 lenses.

Type
35mm SLR
Film
35mm
Made
1974–1989
Lens mount
M42 screw
Exposure
Manual (stop-down meter)
Without a battery
Works (mechanical)
Best safe deal right now£28 Tested · With lens · UK · 21% under typical View on eBay →
Updated 2h ago

Price sheet

eBay UK · typical Buy It Now price, delivered, import VAT included
Working?With one lensBody onlyWith lenses
Tested / working£35from £28 · 15£23from £19 · 114 listedtoo few to say
Working not stated£40from £24 · 33£22from £10 · 13£83from £39 · 11
Untested or faulty£33from £18 · 14£17from £13 · 9–
New / unused–––

Each group has its own typical price, so an untested body is never compared with a tested camera and lens. Collector editions (black paint, titanium, limited runs) are shown but left out of the averages.

Price history

eBay UK · daily typical asking price

We started tracking this camera on 23 Oct 2026. The chart fills in as we record prices each day.

122 listings

  1. 01 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3 Camera
    UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer
    goo-6705 · 100% · 22 feedback
    • Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
    £10 incl. £2 postage 54% under · check it View on eBay →
  2. 02 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED PRAKTICA MTL 3 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only - Light meter fault
    UKUntestedBody onlyDealer
    homesecuritycameras · 99.4% · 4,363 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £13 incl. £4 postage 26% under typical View on eBay →
  3. 03 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED Praktica MTL 5B 35mm SLR Film Camera Body – Timer Works, Meter Untested
    UKUntestedBody onlyDealer
    sellsquatch · 99.8% · 2,257 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £13 incl. £3 postage 24% under typical View on eBay →
  4. 04 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* PRAKTICA MTL 3 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only
    UKUntestedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer
    ehab-1978 · 100% · 95 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £13 incl. £2 postage 22% under typical View on eBay →
  5. 05 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL5 Body Only
    UKNot statedBody onlyDealer
    lancashire-premium-goods · 98.8% · 25,244 feedback
    £13 incl. £4 postage 39% under typical View on eBay →
  6. 06 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* Praktica MTL3 35mm SLR Film Camera + Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 Lens &...
    UKUntestedWith 50mm lensDealer 2d 6h · 0 bids
    vaulttechuk · 99.8% · 1,670 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £14 incl. £4 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  7. 07 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED* Praktica MTL 5 Bought 1983 #vintage #slr
    UKTestedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer 4d 13h · 0 bids
    cathyswales · 100% · 1,219 feedback
    £14 incl. £3 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  8. 08 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL5 Body Only
    UKNot statedBody onlyDealer
    geoffpix · 100% · 9,938 feedback
    £14 incl. £4 postage 34% under typical View on eBay →
  9. 09 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3 camera
    UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate seller 6d 2h · 0 bids
    gwmariah · 100% · 1,333 feedback
    £15 free postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  10. 10 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED Vintage Praktica MTL5 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only - Untested
    UKUntestedBody onlyDealerBest Offer
    ★ Top Rated the-treasure-den · 99.8% · 3,158 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £15 free postage 12% under typical View on eBay →
  11. 11 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3 SLR Film Camera With Strap
    UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer 4d 19h · 0 bids
    catrionacory · 100% · 101 feedback
    £16 incl. £3 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  12. 12 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* Praktica MTL5B Body Only
    UKUntestedBody onlyDealer
    rhl-shop · 99.8% · 43,079 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £17 incl. £2 postage About typical View on eBay →
  13. 13 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED Praktica MTL 3 35mm SLR Camera Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 MC Lens & Case untested
    UKUntestedWith 50mm lensPrivate seller
    properberks · 96.7% · 28 feedback
    • Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
    • Low seller feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £18 incl. £3 postage 46% under · check it View on eBay →
  14. 14 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Pentacon Praktica MTL5 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Mechanically Working
    UKTestedBody onlyDealer
    homesecuritycameras · 99.4% · 4,363 feedback
    £19 incl. £4 postage 17% under typical View on eBay →
  15. 15 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED PRAKTICA MTL 3 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only - Meter untested
    UKUntestedBody onlyDealer
    rhl-shop · 99.8% · 43,079 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £19 incl. £2 postage 12% over typical View on eBay →
  16. 16 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Praktica MTL 3 35mm Film SLR Camera Body - Tested
    UKTestedBody onlyDealer
    sdseurope · 99.8% · 1,512 feedback
    £19 free postage 17% under typical View on eBay →
  17. 17 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* PRAKTICA MTL3 35mm SLR FILM CAMERA + Pentacon auto 1.8 50mm Lens
    UKUntestedWith 50mm lens Film testedPrivate sellerBest Offer 3d 21h · 0 bids
    topgun10_3 · 100% · 1,079 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £19 incl. £5 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  18. 18 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED Praktica MTL3 SLR Film Camera, Untested
    UKUntestedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer 3d 22h · 0 bids
    mturbotosser · 98% · 1,333 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £20 incl. £3 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  19. 19 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* Praktica MTL3 Camera
    UKUntestedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer 2d 7h · 0 bids
    spurorient · 100% · 867 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £20 incl. £4 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  20. 20 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3
    UKNot statedBody onlyDealer
    rhl-shop · 99.8% · 43,079 feedback
    £20 incl. £2 postage 9% under typical View on eBay →
  21. 21 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED vintage praktica mtl3 silver 35mm slr film camera good
    UKNot statedBody onlyDealer
    martyhick0 · 100% · 3,365 feedback
    £20 incl. £5 postage 9% under typical View on eBay →
  22. 22 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED* Praktica MTL 3 35mm SLR Film Camera (M42 screw mount)
    UKTestedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer
    cam.qua411 · 100% · 48 feedback
    £20 incl. £2 postage 12% under typical View on eBay →
  23. 23 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL5 35mm SLR Camera Bundle
    UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer 4d 19h · 0 bids
    catrionacory · 100% · 101 feedback
    £20 incl. £5 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  24. 24 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentacon Praktica MTL3 SLR 35mm Film Camera Body
    UKNot statedBody onlyDealerBest Offer
    electribalelectronika · 99.3% · 1,033 feedback
    £22 incl. £6 postage About typical View on eBay →
  25. 25 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED Praktica MTL3 35mm SLR Camera Pentacon 50mm f1.8 Lens Untested
    UKUntestedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    bluewarewaves · 100% · 263 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £22 incl. £2 postage 32% under typical View on eBay →
  26. 26 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3 35mm SLR Camera Body Only
    UKNot statedBody onlyDealer
    mtscollects · 99.7% · 3,950 feedback
    £23 incl. £3 postage About typical View on eBay →
  27. 27 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED* Praktica MTL 3, 35mm Film Camera Vintage Lomo Camera Body Only
    UKTestedBody onlyDealerBest Offer
    yesterverseemporium · 99.8% · 3,135 feedback
    £23 incl. £3 postage About typical View on eBay →
  28. 28 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Praktica MTL 3 35mm Film SLR Camera Body - Tested
    UKTestedBody onlyDealer
    sdseurope · 99.8% · 1,512 feedback
    £23 free postage About typical View on eBay →
  29. 29 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3
    UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer
    whitus-75swh9f · 100% · 967 feedback
    £23 incl. £2 postage 6% over typical View on eBay →
  30. 30 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3 w/Mayer-Optic Gorlitz Domiplan 50mm f2.8 lens
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate seller
    mickjacko1 · 100% · 355 feedback
    • Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
    £24 incl. £2 postage 41% under · check it View on eBay →
  31. 31 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED Praktica MTL3 Camera with Pentacon Auto 2.8/29 Lens and Case Untested
    UKUntestedWith lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    amyoneillx · 100% · 223 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £24 incl. £2 postage 28% under typical View on eBay →
  32. 32 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Vintage 35mm Film Praktica MTL5 Body with Hanimex 35-80mm Telephoto lens
    UKNot statedWith 35-80mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    (bin) · 100% · 2,208 feedback
    • Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
    £24 incl. £2 postage 41% under · check it View on eBay →
  33. 33 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Vintage Praktica MTL3 35mm Camera with Pentacon Auto 1.8/50 MC Lens
    UKNot statedWith lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    sixbows · 99.6% · 2,587 feedback
    • Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
    £24 incl. £2 postage 41% under · check it View on eBay →
  34. 34 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED PRAKTICA MTL 3 35mm SLR Film Camera with lens
    UKNot statedWith lensDealerBest Offer 1d 17h · 0 bids
    thecommunityhospice · 99.9% · 8,552 feedback
    £24 incl. £4 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  35. 35 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL 5 - 35mm SLR Film Camera with Lens K12
    UKNot statedWith lensDealerBest Offer 1h 9m · 0 bids
    northwest_air_ambulance · 100% · 15,598 feedback
    £24 incl. £4 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  36. 36 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED* Praktica MTL3 and 28mm Lens 35mm converted to 16mm Film SLR vintage camera
    UKTestedBundle Film testedDealer
    124.131 · 100% · 304 feedback
    £24 incl. £4 postage Not enough data View on eBay →
  37. 37 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL 3 35mm SLR Film Camera + 50mm f1.8 Pentacon Lens
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    plumjamninja · 100% · 1,246 feedback
    £25 incl. £3 postage 38% under typical View on eBay →
  38. 38 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED Praktica MTL3 SLR Film Camera and Lens Tessar 2.8/50 UNTESTED
    UKUntestedWith lensPrivate seller
    $jr · 100% · 6,178 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £25 incl. £4 postage 23% under typical View on eBay →
  39. 39 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED PRAKTICA MTL3 with PENTACON AUTO 1:8/50mm Lens
    UKNot statedWith lensPrivate seller
    peterp-2009 · 100% · 7,970 feedback
    £26 incl. £5 postage 34% under typical View on eBay →
  40. 40 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED PRAKTICA MTL 3 35mm Film SLR Camera w/ Pentacon 1.8/50 Lens + Instructions
    UKNot statedWith lensDealerBest Offer
    chriscool1863 · 100% · 665 feedback
    £27 incl. £2 postage 33% under typical View on eBay →
  41. 41 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* Vintage Praktica MTL3 35mm SLR Film Camera with Case (SC21)
    UKUntestedBody only Film testedDealerBest Offer
    orangecamelco · 99.8% · 7,203 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £27 incl. £5 postage 62% over typical View on eBay →
  42. 42 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Praktica MTL3 Film Camera + Pentacon Auto 1.8 50mm Lens & Black Strap - Working
    UKTestedWith 50mm lensDealer
    k_c_shopper · 99.7% · 6,027 feedback
    £28 free postage 21% under typical View on eBay →
  43. 43 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Praktica MTL 3 35mm SLR Film Camera Soligor 35-70mm Lens Tested Working
    UKTestedWith 35-70mm lensDealerBest Offer
    vaulttechuk · 99.8% · 1,670 feedback
    £28 incl. £4 postage 20% under typical View on eBay →
  44. 44 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED Untested PRAKTICA MTL5B 35mm SLR FILM CAMERA + PENTACON 1.8/50mm LENS
    UKUntestedWith lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    verycheap-777 · 99.6% · 634 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £28 incl. £3 postage 16% under typical View on eBay →
  45. 45 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3 SLR Camera & Pentacon f1.8 50mm Classic Street 35mm Vintage
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    dynkro · 99.7% · 1,568 feedback
    £28 incl. £3 postage 29% under typical View on eBay →
  46. 46 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL 5 Vintage Camera And Strap
    UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer
    rence10 · 97.6% · 416 feedback
    £29 incl. £4 postage 31% over typical View on eBay →
  47. 47 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED Praktica MTL 3 35mm SLR Film Camera + Chinon Zoom Lens M42 - Untested
    UKUntestedWith lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    toruddoc-0 · 100% · 25 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £29 incl. £2 postage 12% under typical View on eBay →
  48. 48 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Praktica MTL 3 35mm Film SLR Camera Body - Tested Good
    UKTestedBody onlyDealer
    sdseurope · 99.8% · 1,512 feedback
    £29 free postage 26% over typical View on eBay →
  49. 49 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica Mtl5 with Pentagon 50mm 1.8 Lens And Case
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    scary-17 · 100% · 39 feedback
    £29 incl. £4 postage 27% under typical View on eBay →
  50. 50 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED PRAKTICA MTL3 CAMERA BODY - SILVER AND BLACK -GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION - UNTESTED
    UKUntestedBody onlyBlackPrivate sellerBest Offer
    happyharry7 · 100% · 1,491 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £30 incl. £3 postage 75% over typical View on eBay →
  51. 51 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica Film Camera MTL3 Pentacon and Hanimex 2 Lenses With Bag 1980s
    UKNot statedBundleDealerBest Offer 4d 16h · 0 bids
    theforgetmenotchildrenshospice · 99.7% · 15,432 feedback
    £30 incl. £5 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  52. 52 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED PRAKTICA MTL 3 35mm Film SLR Camera with 50mm F/1.8 Lens - Mechanically Working
    UKTestedWith 50mm lensDealerBest Offer
    buck718 · 99.9% · 11,494 feedback
    £30 free postage 14% under typical View on eBay →
  53. 53 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED PRAKTICA MTL 3 35mm Film SLR Camera with 50mm F/2.8 Lens - Mechanically Working
    UKTestedWith 50mm lensDealerBest Offer
    buck718 · 99.9% · 11,494 feedback
    £30 free postage 14% under typical View on eBay →
  54. 54 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED PRAKTICA MTL 3 35mm Film SLR Camera W/ 50mm F/2.8 Lens Mechanically Working
    UKTestedWith 50mm lensDealerBest Offer
    buck718 · 99.9% · 11,494 feedback
    £30 free postage 14% under typical View on eBay →
  55. 55 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED PRAKTICA MTL3 35mm Film Camera + Orginal Case with Zeiss Tessar 2.8/50
    UKNot statedWith lensPrivate seller
    victor1704 · 100% · 753 feedback
    £30 incl. £3 postage 25% under typical View on eBay →
  56. 56 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED PRAKTICA MTL5 35mm SLR FILM CAMERA UNTESTED MINT CONDITION
    UKUntestedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate sellerBest Offer
    anfunkyfindsboutique · 100% · 388 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £31 incl. £3 postage 83% over typical View on eBay →
  57. 57 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED PRAKTICA MTL 3 35mm SLR Film Camera with lens - NOT TESTED
    UKUntestedWith lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    josef-94 · 100% · 448 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £33 incl. £3 postage About typical View on eBay →
  58. 58 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Praktica MTL 3 35mm Camera, Golf Vanguard Camera Bag & Handbook - Tested Working
    UKTestedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer
    great-finds-uk · 100% · 360 feedback
    £34 incl. £4 postage 46% over typical View on eBay →
  59. 59 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3 with SUNPAK auto 170 Flash Gun
    UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer 5d 19h · 0 bids
    nannygos · 100% · 1,252 feedback
    £34 incl. £4 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  60. 60 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* Vintage Praktica Mtl5B Camera And Lens
    UKUntestedWith lensDealer
    caldicott_antiques · 99.8% · 1,266 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £34 incl. £4 postage About typical View on eBay →
  61. 61 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Praktica MTL3 Film Camera + Pentacon Auto 1.8 50mm Lens & Black Strap - Working
    UKTestedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    reeloveit · 99.9% · 1,581 feedback
    £34 incl. £4 postage About typical View on eBay →
  62. 62 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Praktica MTL 3 35mm Film SLR Camera – Vintage – Shutter Working, Original Manual
    UKTestedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer
    quickballmail* · 100% · 144 feedback
    £35 incl. £3 postage 52% over typical View on eBay →
  63. 63 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Praktica Slr Camera MTL 5B 35mm Film SLR Camera with 50mm f1.8 Lens Tested
    UKTestedWith 50mm lensDealerBest Offer
    camerasoraccessories · 100% · 1,509 feedback
    £35 free postage About typical View on eBay →
  64. 64 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED CLASSIC STREET SNAPPER PRAKTICA MTL3 with HANIMEX 28mm F2.8 WIDE ANGLE LENS
    UKNot statedWith 28mm lensDealer
    tpolony · 99.9% · 43,218 feedback
    £35 free postage 13% under typical View on eBay →
  65. 65 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED PRAKTICA MTL 3 35mm Film SLR Camera With 50mm F/2.8 Lens - Tested
    UKTestedWith 50mm lensDealerBest Offer
    buck718 · 99.9% · 11,494 feedback
    £35 free postage About typical View on eBay →
  66. 66 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED PRAKTICA MTL 5 35mm Film SLR Camera With 50mm F/2.8 Lens - Tested *read*
    UKTestedWith 50mm lensDealerBest Offer
    buck718 · 99.9% · 11,494 feedback
    £35 free postage About typical View on eBay →
  67. 67 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Vintage Praktica Mtl5B Camera BODY ONLY
    UKNot statedBody onlyDealerBest Offer
    kryonet_ltd · 99.9% · 54,793 feedback
    £36 incl. £4 postage 62% over typical View on eBay →
  68. 68 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL 5 35mm Camera with Pentacon 50mm F1.8 Lens
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    lukerun01 · 100% · 182 feedback
    £36 incl. £4 postage 11% under typical View on eBay →
  69. 69 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Praktica MTL5 35mm SLR Camera + Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 Lens Case Manual Tested
    UKTestedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    dakson99 · 100% · 81 feedback
    £37 free postage 6% over typical View on eBay →
  70. 70 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL 3 35mm Film Camera + case+pentacon auto 1.8/50+polysales auto lens
    UKNot statedWith lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    daki-1719 · 100% · 282 feedback
    £38 incl. £6 postage 6% under typical View on eBay →
  71. 71 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED Praktica MTL3 35mm SLR Film Camera with Mitacon f=28mm Lens + Casing Untested
    UKUntestedWith 28mm lensDealerBest Offer
    earlgreysshoppe1 · 100% · 71 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £38 incl. £3 postage 15% over typical View on eBay →
  72. 72 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED Praktica MTL 5 35mm Camera - Untested, with case + extra lens + accessories
    UKUntestedWith lensDealerBest Offer
    demelzacharity · 99.9% · 14,501 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £38 incl. £3 postage 15% over typical View on eBay →
  73. 73 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL5 B 35mm SLR Film Camera & Pentacon 50mm F1.8 M42 Lens
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensDealer
    rlbaines · 99.9% · 31,972 feedback
    £38 free postage 5% under typical View on eBay →
  74. 74 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED* Praktica MTL3 35mm SLR Camera Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 Case . VGC
    UKTestedWith 50mm lensDealerBest Offer
    nikon1966 · 100% · 2,308 feedback
    £39 incl. £4 postage 11% over typical View on eBay →
  75. 75 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED PRAKTICA MTL 3 35mm Film SLR German Camera With 50mm Domiplan Lenses
    UKNot statedBundleDealer
    thelostmeeple · 99.8% · 7,396 feedback
    • Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
    £39 incl. £3 postage 53% under · check it View on eBay →
  76. 76 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED PRAKTICA MTL3 Camera with Pentacon 1.8/50 Lens and Case VGC
    UKNot statedWith lensDealerBest Offer
    ★ Top Rated josh-2000 · 100% · 2,747 feedback
    £40 free postage About typical View on eBay →
  77. 77 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL 5 35mm SLR Camera Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f2.8 Lens M42 Strap
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    xxbamxbamxx · 99.8% · 2,227 feedback
    £40 incl. £3 postage About typical View on eBay →
  78. 78 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED* Praktica MTL 5B Vintage 35mm Film SLR Camera With Admiral 1:3.5 200m/m Zoom Lens
    UKTestedWith lensPrivate seller
    ric889650 · 100% · 98 feedback
    £40 free postage 14% over typical View on eBay →
  79. 79 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* Praktica MTL 3 35mm Film Camera + Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f2.8 Lens Manual Vintage
    UKUntestedWith 50mm lensDealer
    ★ Top Rated camerarstore · 99.9% · 5,897 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £40 free postage 21% over typical View on eBay →
  80. 80 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Vintage PRAKTICA MTL3 35mm film SLR camera kit with lens and extras
    UKNot statedWith lensDealer
    ★ Top Rated life_thru_a_lens · 100% · 25,345 feedback
    £40 free postage About typical View on eBay →
  81. 81 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL 5B 35mm Film SLR Camera 50mm F/2.8 Lens, Flash, Strap and Case
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate seller
    bobsshed1953 · 99.7% · 1,435 feedback
    £40 incl. £3 postage About typical View on eBay →
  82. 82 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED PRAKTICA MTL 5B 35mm SLR Film Camera With Sigma Lens Flash ^ Carry Case. (105)
    UKNot statedWith lensDealerBest Offer
    econnie7 · 99.7% · 3,176 feedback
    £42 incl. £4 postage 6% over typical View on eBay →
  83. 83 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL 5B 35mm Film SLR Camera Zeiss Tessar 50mm Lens Flash Bag Kit
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    kyryl33 · 100% · 109 feedback
    £42 free postage 6% over typical View on eBay →
  84. 84 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Praktica MTL5 35mm SLR Film Camera Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 Working
    UKTestedWith 50mm lensPrivate seller
    nikham8 · 100% · 69 feedback
    £42 incl. £3 postage 21% over typical View on eBay →
  85. 85 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3 35mm SLR Film Camera - Silver with Mitacon f=28mm Lens + Casing
    UKNot statedWith 28mm lensPrivate seller
    sgeezus · 100% · 2,524 feedback
    £43 incl. £4 postage 7% over typical View on eBay →
  86. 86 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* Praktica MTL 5 SLR 35mm Camera with Pentacon Lens for Vintage Film
    UKUntestedWith lensPrivate seller
    cathyflo17 · 100% · 72 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £43 incl. £4 postage 30% over typical View on eBay →
  87. 87 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL 3 35mm SLR Film Camera Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensDealerBest Offer
    oldstocksupply · 100% · 844 feedback
    £43 incl. £4 postage 7% over typical View on eBay →
  88. 88 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3 Film SLR Camera with Pentacon 1.8/50 Auto Lens
    UKNot statedWith lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    br_917222 · 100% · 2 feedback
    • Low seller feedback
    £45 incl. £2 postage 11% over typical View on eBay →
  89. 89 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL 3 35mm SLR Film Camera w/ Helios 44M-4 Lens
    UKNot statedBundleDealerBest Offer
    amlangl · 100% · 1,549 feedback
    • Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
    £45 free postage 46% under · check it View on eBay →
  90. 90 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED German GDR Praktica MTL5B 35mm SLR c/w Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 M42 Lens & Strap
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensDealerBest Offer
    *alphacentauri · 100% · 3,241 feedback
    £46 incl. £6 postage 15% over typical View on eBay →
  91. 91 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL5B 35mm SLR + Pentacon Auto 50mm f/1.8 M42 Lens Vintage Case
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensDealerBest Offer
    reeloveit · 99.9% · 1,581 feedback
    £46 incl. £4 postage 15% over typical View on eBay →
  92. 92 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL 3 35mm SLR Film Camera Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f2.8 Case
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate seller
    nikham8 · 100% · 69 feedback
    £47 incl. £3 postage 17% over typical View on eBay →
  93. 93 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED* Praktica MTL 3 Film 35mm Camera SLR Bundle Inc 2 Lens and original booklet
    UKTestedBundleDealer
    bargains972 · 99.7% · 1,904 feedback
    £48 incl. £4 postage Not enough data View on eBay →
  94. 94 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL5 35mm Film SLR Camera with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f2.8
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensDealerBest Offer
    electribalelectronika · 99.3% · 1,033 feedback
    £50 incl. £6 postage 25% over typical View on eBay →
  95. 95 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Vintage Praktica MTL3 SLR Film Camera with Petri 50mm Lens, Flash, Bag and Strap
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    bel466 · 0% · 1 feedback
    • Low seller feedback
    £51 incl. £3 postage 27% over typical View on eBay →
  96. 96 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica SLR Camera MTL3 +Pentacon Lens 1.8/50 mm +Case Boxed
    UKNot statedWith lensBoxedDealer
    treasure_village · 100% · 9,796 feedback
    £51 incl. £4 postage 27% over typical View on eBay →
  97. 97 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED PRAKTICA MTL3 35mm Vintage Film SLR Camera. Carl Zeiss 50mm F/2.8 lens
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    neilh12 · 100% · 437 feedback
    £53 free postage 32% over typical View on eBay →
  98. 98 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED PRAKTICA MTL 3 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only (c15) tested working
    UKTestedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer
    df-online · 100% · 960 feedback
    £54 incl. £3 postage 135% over typical View on eBay →
  99. 99 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* Praktica MTL 5 B 35mm Film Manual SLR Camera with Pentacon 50mm F/1.8 MC Lens
    UKUntestedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    rakh4498 · 99.7% · 639 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £56 incl. £3 postage 70% over typical View on eBay →
  100. 100 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3 Film Camera with Pentacon 1.8/50 Lens & Blue Strap Vintage SLR
    UKNot statedWith lensDealerBest Offer
    helenanddouglashouse · 100% · 17,777 feedback
    £59 incl. £4 postage 48% over typical View on eBay →
  101. 101 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED PRAKTICA MTL 5 35mm Film SLR Camera with Pentacon 50mm F/1.8 Lens - See Descrip
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensDealer
    ashyslashy00 · 100% · 1,497 feedback
    • The title says "read" or "see description": the seller is pointing at a fault or a missing part
    £60 free postage 50% over typical View on eBay →
  102. 102 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Vintage Cameras. Praktica MTL3
    UKNot statedBody onlyDealerBest Offer
    theantiqueboutiquenicholas · 100% · 8,118 feedback
    £60 free postage 173% over typical View on eBay →
  103. 103 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* Praktica MTL 5 B 35mm Film Manual SLR Camera with Pentacon 50mm F/1.8 MC Lens
    UKUntestedWith 50mm lens Film testedDealerBest Offer
    ★ Top Rated sebrastreasures · 100% · 3,318 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £70 free postage 112% over typical View on eBay →
  104. 104 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Praktica MTL5 35mm SLR Film Camera + Prime Fully Tested, Excellent Condition
    UKTestedBody onlyGraded ExcellentPrivate sellerBest Offer
    sbexc_69 · 100% · 2 feedback
    • Low seller feedback
    £76 incl. £3 postage 233% over typical View on eBay →
  105. 105 ▸ AT ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL 5B Enclosure - SNr: 523416
    AustriaNot statedBody onlyDealer
    foto-koeberl-graz · 99.9% · 62,434 feedback
    £77 incl. £35 postage + ~£13 import VAT 251% over typical View on eBay →
  106. 106 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL5 SLR Film Camera with total 3 Lenses + Practika Camera Carry Case
    UKNot statedBundlePrivate sellerBest Offer
    andy_ninja · 100% · 464 feedback
    £79 incl. £5 postage 5% under typical View on eBay →
  107. 107 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3 35mm SLR Camera Kit Lenses Flash Hakuba Case Agfa Film Vintage
    UKNot statedBundlePrivate sellerBest Offer
    west8055 · 100% · 294 feedback
    £80 incl. £5 postage About typical View on eBay →
  108. 108 ▸ DE ▸ TESTED* PRAKTICA MTL 3 SLR 35mm Spiegelreflex Camera Body Case
    GermanyTestedWith 35mm lensDealerBest Offer
    easybuyshop · 99.9% · 21,511 feedback
    £85 incl. £20 postage + ~£14 import VAT 144% over typical View on eBay →
  109. 109 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Vintage Praktica MTL3 35mm SLR Camera Film Bundle with 3 Lenses & Leningrad 4
    UKNot statedBundlePrivate seller
    yuliaaseno · 100% · 1,284 feedback
    £86 incl. £6 postage About typical View on eBay →
  110. 110 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL 5B Film Camera Kit Carl Zeiss 50mm 135mm 300mm Lenses & Bag
    UKNot statedBundlePrivate sellerBest Offer
    kyryl33 · 100% · 109 feedback
    £100 incl. £6 postage 21% over typical View on eBay →
  111. 111 ▸ AT ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL 3 with Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 - SNr: 204275
    AustriaNot statedWith 50mm lensDealer
    foto-koeberl-graz · 99.9% · 62,434 feedback
    £101 incl. £35 postage + ~£17 import VAT 153% over typical View on eBay →
  112. 112 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Praktica MTL5B 35mm Film SLR Camera Kit - 2 Lenses, Flash, Bag, Strap - Working
    UKTestedBundlePrivate sellerBest Offer
    cmor73168 · 100% · 115 feedback
    £108 incl. £3 postage Not enough data View on eBay →
  113. 113 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Fully Working Praktica MTL3 SLR 35mm With Various Screw Mount Lenses.
    UKTestedBundlePrivate sellerBest Offer
    charliebez1 · 100% · 52 feedback
    £109 incl. £4 postage Not enough data View on eBay →
  114. 114 ▸ AT ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL 5 with Jena T 50 mm F/2.8 - SNr: 577394
    AustriaNot statedWith 50mm lensDealer
    foto-koeberl-graz · 99.9% · 62,434 feedback
    £113 incl. £35 postage + ~£19 import VAT 183% over typical View on eBay →
  115. 115 ▸ DE ▸ TESTED SERVICED/CALIBRATED M42 Praktica MTL5 Body MINT Condition Pentacon MTL 5
    GermanyTestedBody only Serviced / CLAGraded MintDealer
    urban.optics · 100% · 4,281 feedback
    £131 incl. £20 postage + ~£22 import VAT 472% over typical View on eBay →
  116. 116 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3 SLR Film camera and lens lenses case
    UKNot statedBundlePrivate seller
    seagull2114 · 100% · 838 feedback
    £158 incl. £7 postage 90% over typical View on eBay →
  117. 117 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL5 35mm Film SLR Camera Lenses + Bag + FREE POST
    UKNot statedBundleDealerBest Offer
    jav-magic · 100% · 4,608 feedback
    £170 free postage 104% over typical View on eBay →
  118. 118 ▸ NL ▸ TESTED [ALL SERVICED] PRAKTICA MTL 3 w/Case + Pentacon f/1.8 50mm + Praktica 321A Flash
    NetherlandsTestedWith 50mm lens Serviced / CLAPrivate sellerBest Offer
    dutch-camera-repair · 100% · 27 feedback
    £213 incl. £21 postage + ~£36 import VAT 510% over typical View on eBay →
  119. 119 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Vintage Praktica MTL3 & Super TL 2 35mm Film Camera Kit Fully Housed - MUST SEE!
    UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer
    thnxitsthrifted · 100% · 251 feedback
    £214 incl. £10 postage 871% over typical View on eBay →
  120. 120 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3 Camera Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm Tessar 50mm 135mm Kit
    UKNot statedBundleDealerBest Offer
    mackpick · 100% · 8 feedback
    • Low seller feedback
    £250 free postage 200% over typical View on eBay →
  121. 121 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL3 35mm Film Camera & 2 Carl Zeiss Jena Lenses Boxed Vintage
    UKNot statedBundleBoxedDealer
    beaconcharityfinds · 99.4% · 609 feedback
    £257 incl. £7 postage 209% over typical View on eBay →
  122. 122 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Praktica MTL5B 35mm SLR Film Camera With 2 Extra Lenses, Flash & Case
    UKNot statedBundlePrivate seller
    emma_louise95 · 100% · 241 feedback
    £271 incl. £10 postage 225% over typical View on eBay →

Where these cameras are posted from

UK sellers116 listingscheapest tested £19
Europe6 listingscheapest tested £85

Prices from outside the UK include about 20% import VAT. Over £135 the courier may add a handling fee, and customs duty can apply. Work out the full cost with the import cost calculator.

A * after the working status means it comes from the seller's description, not the title.

Before you buy a used MTL

  1. Fully mechanical: check every speed and the film advance.
  2. Fire every shutter speed with the back open: 1 second should sound clearly longer than 1/2, and the fast speeds should look different.
  3. Check the light seals around the back door and the mirror foam: they turn sticky or crumble with age (about £20 to replace).
  4. Look through the lens against a light for haze, fungus or scratches.
  5. Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee covers a camera that doesn't work as described, but only if you pay through eBay. Our used film camera checklist has the tests to do the day it arrives.

Battery: PX625 mercury cell (discontinued): use a 1.35V zinc-air 675 cell in an adapter, or a Wein cell, for accurate metering (meter only). The shutter works without one. Battery finder →

Questions buyers ask

How much is a used MTL worth?

On eBay UK today a tested / working, with lens Praktica MTL typically costs £35 delivered, with most between £30 and £39. A tested body on its own is about £23. Untested or faulty ones go for about £17. These are asking prices, so many sell for a little less, especially with Best Offer.

What battery does the MTL take?

PX625 mercury cell (discontinued): use a 1.35V zinc-air 675 cell in an adapter, or a Wein cell, for accurate metering (meter only). The shutter works without a battery; it only powers the meter.

Is a tested MTL worth paying more for?

Right now tested examples are listed at about £5 (13%) less than ones where the seller doesn't say. A film-tested camera is the safest buy: an untested one can need a service costing £60 to £150.

What should I check before buying a used MTL?

Fully mechanical: check every speed and the film advance. Fire every shutter speed with the back open: 1 second should sound clearly longer than 1/2, and the fast speeds should look different.

Are these sold prices?

No, they're asking prices from live eBay listings, refreshed daily. We record the daily typical price, so the history chart shows how asking prices move.

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