I have found some lenses

[xoborp]

And i have no idea what they are from.

One is a dallmeyer Pentac 8inch and has a crown with A.M underneath it, plus 14A/780

On the front inside rim it has F/2.9 as well as N 017015.

On the adjusting rim it has the numbers 11 8 5.6 4 and 2.9

The other has no name but does have the same crown with A.M under it and 14a/780

Again on the adjusting rim 11 8 5.6 4 and 2.9.

On inside the front rim F=8'' F/2.9 160462


Any idea fellas, as i am going to be selling them and want to get the best price for them.

Thanks

[Steven Tribe]

These are made for the Air Ministry under contract 14A/780.

Due to massive production, bomb damage and new production sites, these were made by many sub-contractors. After 1945, they were surplus to requirements. It is one of the commonest lens on E**y and you will find selling results there.

[C. D. Keth]

How did we become antiques road show for everybody's odd lenses?

[E. von Hoegh]

How did we become antiques road show for everybody's odd lenses?

Dunno. I'm not answering questions for feepay vendors, though. I think the more we answer, the more we get. And it seems we're getting more.

I think we should get a cut of the sale price, since we're doing the homework for these folks. Donate it to the admin. fund, or something.

Edit - This could also be an attempt to sidestep the 30 day wait to see & use the for sale section.

[IanG]

An issue is that some of these military versions have limited aperture ranges, as has been said there are a lot about and they only sell for higher prices to very gullible buyers.

Ian

[xoborp]

Dunno. I'm not answering questions for feepay vendors, though. I think the more we answer, the more we get. And it seems we're getting more.

I think we should get a cut of the sale price, since we're doing the homework for these folks. Donate it to the admin. fund, or something.

Edit - This could also be an attempt to sidestep the 30 day wait to see & use the for sale section.

Bloody hell...

Your reply is a bit strong and suspicious isnt it..

It is quite simple, i came across the lenses, and asked a simple question.

I know nothing about this site and its rules.

But as someone said, they were mass produced anyway, so therefore probably worthless, so i shall sling them in the nearest bin.

Sorry for bothering you sir.

Or is it Mr Meldrew.

[xoborp]

These are made for the Air Ministry under contract 14A/780.

Due to massive production, bomb damage and new production sites, these were made by many sub-contractors. After 1945, they were surplus to requirements. It is one of the commonest lens on E**y and you will find selling results there.

Thank you sir.

Your reply was most welcoming and interesting.

Unlike the other miserable git.

[vinny]

lots of folks join this forum only to sell/gain info about selling LF equipment.

[Jody_S]

Put 'em up on Fleabay with the name 'Pentac' in the title, they're selling quite well at the moment. You can expect several hundred $ each.

[Lachlan 717]

I don't understand the need to ask here what they'll be worth on eBay, especially if you are being honest about throwing them in a bin.

If you're really that laxidasical about them, why didn't you just list them with a $0.99 starting price and let the market determine the price?