Wollensakopticalco. 14 Inch f/6 Veritar
The Wollensak 14 Inch f/6 Veritar is a long-focal-length portrait lens produced by the Wollensak Optical Company of Rochester, New York. It is a large-format optic intended for studio and portrait use rather than a complete camera, and surfaces today mainly in the secondary market for vintage photographic equipment.
Sales data for the 14 Inch f/6 Veritar is very thin: a single recorded UK auction result from November 2025 saw one example fetch £230 at hammer, which gives the only current reference point for what this lens is worth in 2026. With just one data point at saleroom level, that figure should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable median, and prices for other examples could vary substantially depending on condition, completeness and shutter.
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 | £230 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 497) Title: A Wollensak 14 Inch (356mm) f/6 Veritar Aluminium Lens
Description:
A Wollensak 14 Inch (356mm) f/6 Veritar Aluminium Lens, serial no A98587, barrel G, some pitting to barrel, in Alphax shutter, shutter working, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Wollensak 14 Inch f/6 Veritar worth today?
Based on the limited sales history available, one example sold for £230 at UK auction in late 2025, so that hammer price is the best current guide to what the lens is worth, though a single result is not a reliable median.
How much does a Wollensak 14 Inch f/6 Veritar sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK auction result shows a hammer price of £230, and individual examples can sell for more or less depending on glass condition and whether the lens is supplied in a working shutter.
Is the Wollensak 14 Inch f/6 Veritar a camera or a lens?
It is a lens rather than a camera body, specifically a long-focal-length large-format optic from Wollensak Optical Company intended for portrait work.