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History: This Grandangulaire wide angle lens comes without a makers name on the outeside, but this was rather common among the early french makers. Looking  at the overall layout and built quality it looks quite identical to other Grand Angulaire lenses i had previosly made by Hermagis.

The 'Rectilinéaires Grand-Anglaire' features a similar layout as Dallmeyers Wide Angle Rectilinear. The lens offers a 72° angle and thus a very large image circle, while beeing lightweight and absolutely corrected.

This specimen comes with a rotating aperture, which still works fine. The large image circle will work for up to 8x10 formats.


Condition: This impressice piece of brass and glass still looks astonishing today. The brass is very good here, there is minimal to no wear, and it shows its authentic golden patina. The glass is a great condition also, beeing clear and without any damage, haze or fungus.



The lens comes with a fitting flange!



height: 4cm
width: 5cm
weight: 200gr

Insured and tracked shipping cost:


EU* - 20 eur
Worldwide - 60 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.