History: The Dallmeyer D series are quite famous and sought after group portrait and landscape lenses. The No.5 of this series is well known for its huge image circle and absolute tack sharp center image and well defined aberrations towards the edges (the typical petzval bokeh).

This lens is engraved with the Serial number 44.694 which dates it back to the year 1888.

The lens features a focal lenght of 480mm (or 19") and a F6 starting aperture. Google Dallmeyer 4D or 5D for sample images/plates done with this beauty. There are some out there.

Condition: The condition of this lens is very good. The protecting laquere is intact and shows only minimal wear. The glass  is good here, there are some circular cleaning marks on the front element and one scuff in the rear, still nothing that would affect the image quality. The image on the groundglass is tack sharp in the center.

With its 480mm focal lenght it will well cover 12x15 ar even 14x17 wide open.

 
Lens comes with the a fitting flange.

height: 20cm
width: 10cm
weight: 1800gr

Insured and tracked shipping cost:


EU* - 50 eur
Worldwide - 120 eur

*(the site offers only 2 shipping variations, DE and worldwide. buyers from EU please either contact me beforehand for a reduced EU cost, or after buying so i can send a refund over the difference)

Importent Note: This item comes from my private collection and is around 100 years old (antique). I try my best to describe all the faults and major damage which are relevant for the function of this item. But the actuall item can show signs of wear and also some cosmetic blemishes/damage which is not described in the auction text! When buying this item the buyer agrees to this terms.