Vintage Dallmeyer 3" f/4.5 Popular Enlarging Anastigmat Lens Serial No. 302916 Fully Serviced
Up for sale is a beautiful, classic British-made Dallmeyer 3" f/4.5 Popular Enlarging Anastigmat lens. This lens has recently undergone a complete preventative maintenance routine, including a full cleaning and service, and is in excellent operational order. A fantastic, rare find for collectors, darkroom enthusiasts, or creative photographers looking to adapt premium vintage British glass onto modern mirrorless digital systems.
Condition
The front factory engraved lettering is bright, crisp, completely sharp, and very easy to read. The aperture diaphragm functions perfectly, and the iris blades move smoothly throughout the entire range in full accordance with factory specs. Standard filter and mount threads are clean, sharp, intact, and ready to accept compatible adapters. The optical elements are remarkably clear for their age. Under a very strong, direct inspection light, you might find only the absolute minimal, microscopic hairlines or faint traces of a professionally cleaned, minor vintage haze. There are no heavy scratches, no active fungus, and no deep element separation. The glass is conservatively rated as Very Good to Excellent for a vintage lens of this era.
Specifications
- Brand: Dallmeyer
- Model: Popular Enlarging Anastigmat
- Focal Length: 3 inches (approx. 75mm)
- Maximum Aperture: f/4.5
- Serial Number: 302916
- Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Lens Type: Enlarging / Anastigmat
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ITEM # 12577