Asahi Pentax 105mm f/2.8 Auto-Takumar
The Asahi Pentax 105mm f/2.8 Auto-Takumar is a medium telephoto prime lens from the late 1950s M42 screw-mount era, designed as a short portrait and general-purpose telephoto for early Asahi Pentax SLRs. It features the semi-automatic 'Auto' diaphragm system that preceded the fully automatic Super-Takumar line.
At recent UK auction the 105mm f/2.8 Auto-Takumar is a low-value collector piece, with hammer prices ranging from £25 to £100 across the sales on record and a median around £45. As of 2026 the lens sells for modest money at saleroom level, and clean, haze-free examples sit toward the upper end of that band while tired copies change hands for pocket change.
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.
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| Nov 2025 | £25 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 293) Title: An Asahi Auto-Takumar 105mm f/2.8 Lens
Description:
An Asahi Auto-Takumar 105mm f/2.8 Lens, M42 mount, serial no 321929, barrel G-VG, elements G-VG, with front and rear caps, in lens case |
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| Mar 2025 | £45 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 78) Title: An Asahi Auto Takumar 105mm f/2.8 Lens
Description:
An Asahi Auto Takumar 105mm f/2.8 Lens, M42 mount, barrel G-VG, elements G-VG, with front cap |
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| Mar 2022 | £100 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 730) Title: An Asahi Opt. Co. Auto-Takumar 105mm f/2.8 Lens
Description:
body G-VG, optics VG-E, with caps & makers case, (Qty: 1) |
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