Graflex 6 Inch f/4.5 Optar
The Graflex 6 Inch f/4.5 Optar is a large-format lens associated with Graflex press and view cameras, sold under the Graflex-branded Optar line. It is a mid-speed normal-to-short-telephoto optic for 4x5 sheet-film work.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for this lens have been modest, with the two logged sales in 2025 landing at £20 and £30 — a range typical for loose Optar barrels at saleroom level today. Because only two wholesale results are on record, any sense of what one sells for should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market value.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: November 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £30 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 340) Title: A Graflex Optar 6?'' f/4.5 lens
Description:
A Graflex Optar 6?'' f/4.5 lens, serial no 310123, in Grafkex shutter, shutter sluggish/sticking in slow speeds, barrel G, elements G |
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| Sep 2025 | £20 | £20 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 184) Title: A Graflex Optar 6?'' f/4.5 lens
Description:
A Graflex Optar 6?'' f/4.5 lens, in Graphex shutter, shutter working, barrel G-VG, elements F-G |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Graflex 6 Inch f/4.5 Optar worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction data available, recent hammer prices sit around £20 to £30, though the small sample means individual results can vary with condition and completeness.
How much does a Graflex 6 Inch f/4.5 Optar sell for at auction?
The two recorded 2025 UK auction sales hammered at £20 and £30, giving a working guide to current wholesale value rather than a retail price.
What affects the price of this Optar lens?
Shutter accuracy, glass clarity and whether the lens is supplied on a usable board are the main factors; a clean, working example will command more than a parts-only barrel.