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Dallmeyer (J.H.) 2 Inch f/1.5 Septac

The Dallmeyer 2 Inch f/1.5 Septac is a fast standard-length British cine lens from J.H. Dallmeyer of London, designed for professional 16mm and small-format motion picture work where its wide f/1.5 aperture allowed shooting under low ambient light. As a Septac, it sits at the high-speed end of Dallmeyer's mid-twentieth-century cine catalogue and is sought today primarily by collectors of British optical history and specialist cine users.

Sales evidence for the 2 Inch f/1.5 Septac is extremely thin, so any view of what the lens is worth in 2026 has to be drawn from a single data point: a Christie's UK auction hammer result of £3,290 in December 2002. That figure is a wholesale saleroom level rather than a dealer asking price, and with no further auction comparables the lens sells for whatever a determined collector will pay on the day, meaning current value and price guidance should be treated as indicative only.

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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.

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £9,750 Flints Auctions
Nov 2025 £12,500 Flints Auctions
Nov 2024 EUR 19,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2024 EUR 11,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2023 EUR 10,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2023 £8,125 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 EUR 8,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2022 £13,750 Flints Auctions
Apr 2022 £10,000 Flints Auctions
Apr 2022 £9,375 Flints Auctions
Apr 2021 £8,060 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 £8,928 Flints Auctions
Nov 2018 EUR 18,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2012 EUR 34,000 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 1,100 Leitz Auction
Dec 2002 £3,290 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Dallmeyer 2 Inch f/1.5 Septac worth today?

The only verified UK auction reference is a £3,290 hammer price at Christie's in 2002; with no recent comparables, current value depends heavily on condition and bidder interest on the day.

How much does a Dallmeyer Septac 2 Inch f/1.5 sell for at auction?

Documented sales history shows one result of £3,290 at hammer, so the price a clean example sells for now should be treated as a single-point reference rather than an established market range.

Is the Dallmeyer Septac a cine lens?

Yes, the Septac line was produced by J.H. Dallmeyer of London as fast cine optics, and the 2 inch f/1.5 sits at the high-speed end of that range.

What should I check before buying one?

Prioritise glass clarity (fungus, haze, separation), clean dry aperture blades, smooth focus action and the specific mount fitting, as servicing parts for Dallmeyer cine lenses are scarce.

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