Dallmeyer (J.H.) 1 Inch f/1.9 Super Six
The Dallmeyer 1 Inch f/1.9 Super Six is a fast normal-to-short-focus lens from the British maker J.H. Dallmeyer, designed in the Super Six series that the firm produced for small-format cine and scientific use. With a 1-inch (approximately 25mm) focal length and an f/1.9 maximum aperture, it was built for low-light work on 16mm cine cameras and similar compact formats from the mid-twentieth century.
At UK auction the Super Six 1-inch f/1.9 has a thin but consistent record: hammer prices in the saleroom range from £160 (November 2025) to £275 (August 2022), giving a midpoint of roughly £217. As of 2026 these wholesale hammer results suggest clean examples sell for the upper end of that band, while optically tired copies trade nearer the lower figure, and buyers should remember auction values exclude commission and sit below dealer retail.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
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| Nov 2025 | £160 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 322) Title: A Dallmeyer Super Six 1'' f/1.9 Projection Anastigmat Lens
Description:
A Dallmeyer Super Six 1'' f/1.9 Projection Anastigmat Lens, 8mm projector lens, serial no 566174,barrel G-VG, elements G, some light fungus |
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| Aug 2022 | £275 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 610) Title: A J. H. Dallmeyer Super Six f/1.9 1" Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 572073, body, VG-E, elements, G, some internal fungus, in maker's box |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Dallmeyer 1 Inch f/1.9 Super Six worth today?
Recorded UK auction hammer prices range from £160 to £275, with a midpoint around £217 depending on glass and mechanical condition.
How much does a Dallmeyer Super Six 1 inch f/1.9 sell for at auction?
Recent saleroom results show the lens sells for £160 to £275 at hammer, before buyer's premium is added.
What affects the price and value of this lens?
Glass clarity, absence of fungus and haze, smooth focus and iris action, and the specific cine mount supplied all materially affect the price a buyer will pay.
Is the Dallmeyer Super Six a cine lens?
Yes — the 1-inch f/1.9 focal length and fast aperture place it firmly in Dallmeyer's small-format cine line, typically fitted to 16mm cameras.