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Dallmeyer (J.H.) 8 Inch f/2.9 Pentac

The Dallmeyer 8 Inch f/2.9 Pentac is a long-focus large-format lens of the classic Pentac series, offering a 203mm focal length at a relatively fast f/2.9 maximum aperture. Designed for press, portrait and aerial work on large-format plate cameras, it is a British-made optic typical of the mid-20th century era of Dallmeyer's London production.

At UK auction the 8 Inch f/2.9 Pentac is a thinly traded item, with the only logged hammer price being £88 at Chiswick Auctions in August 2024 — a wholesale saleroom result rather than a retail asking price. With just one data point, that figure should be read as indicative of what a clean but unmounted example sells for today rather than a firm market value, and condition, shutter fitment and presentation case can all shift the price meaningfully.

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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
Jan 2026 £81 Flints Auctions
Jan 2026 £106 Flints Auctions
Sep 2024 £81 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £88 Chiswick Auctions
Jun 2023 £119 Flints Auctions
Mar 2018 EUR 200 Leitz Auction

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