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PRAKTICA VF German-made Lens Recommendations?

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On the whole I think you’ll find that Tessars (and Xenars), while quite sharp, have much lower contrast than most modern lenses.

I have found that the Tessar produces noticeably better contrast when used with the proper hood and filter(s).
 
It is in Exakta mount, the OP needs a lens in M42 mount. Both, sole fixinig but also the automatic diaphragm would not work on any Praktica.
 
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