Taylor, Taylor, & Hobson f/2.8 Anamorphotic Copying Objective
The Taylor, Taylor & Hobson f/2.8 Anamorphotic Copying Objective is a specialist anamorphic copying lens from the long-established British optical maker. Designed as a process objective rather than a general-purpose photographic lens, it was intended for technical reproduction work where horizontal or vertical image compression was required.
Sales data is extremely limited, so any sense of value is provisional: the only recorded result is a single UK auction hammer of £80 in November 2025, which sets the current reference point for what one of these copying objectives sells for at saleroom level today. With just one wholesale data point, there is no meaningful range or median, and a clean example with documented provenance could plausibly fetch more in a specialist sale.
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.
Prices updated: November 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2025 | £80 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 390) Title: A Taylor Taylor Hobson f/2.8 Anamorphotic Copying Objective
Description:
A Taylor Taylor Hobson f/2.8 Anamorphotic Copying Objective, serial no 531305, compression ratio = 1.5, horizontal magnification = .617, vertical |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Taylor, Taylor & Hobson f/2.8 Anamorphotic Copying Objective worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer data, the only recorded sale is £80 in late 2025, so that is the current reference price, though a single result is not enough to establish a reliable market value.
How much does this lens sell for at auction?
The sole verified UK auction result sold for £80 hammer in November 2025, excluding buyer's and seller's commission.
Is it usable as a normal photographic lens?
No — it is an anamorphic copying objective designed for technical reproduction, not a conventional taking lens, so its value is mainly to collectors and specialists rather than general photographers.
Why is the price so low compared to other Taylor, Taylor & Hobson optics?
Specialist copying objectives have a narrow user base and rarely fit standard camera mounts, which keeps hammer prices well below those of cinema or general-purpose TTH lenses.