Asahi Pentax 135mm f/2.5 SMC Takumar
The Asahi Pentax 135mm f/2.5 SMC Takumar is a medium telephoto prime lens in the M42 screw mount, produced during the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar era of the early 1970s. It was designed as a fast short-tele for portraits, stage work, and general reach on 35mm SLRs, and its SMC coating reflects Asahi's multi-coating technology that became a Takumar hallmark.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the 135mm f/2.5 SMC Takumar have ranged from £40 to £106, with a median around £50 based on the sales on record. As of 2026, clean copies with smooth focus and clear glass tend to sell for the upper end of that band in the saleroom, while well-used examples are worth closer to £40–£50. Because the sample is small, a single exceptional copy can shift what this lens is worth on any given sale day.
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 | £40 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 310) Title: An Asahi Super Multi Coated Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Lens
Description:
An Asahi Super Multi Coated Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Lens, M42 mount, serial no 6906233, barrelVG, elements VG, with Takumar hood, front and rear caps, in |
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| Mar 2025 | £50 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 82) Title: An Asahi Super Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Lens
Description:
An Asahi Super Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Lens, M42 mount, barrel G-VG, elements VG, with Takumar hood, rear cap, Soligor front cap, in worn Takumar lens |
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| Mar 2022 | £106 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 677) Title: An Asahi Pentax Takumar f/2.5 135mm Lens
Description:
black, body, VG-E, elements, E, complete with lens caps, lens hood and maker's case |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Pentax 135mm f/2.5 SMC Takumar sell for at UK auction?
Recorded hammer prices range from £40 to £106, with most clean copies selling for around £50 at saleroom level.
What is a 135mm f/2.5 SMC Takumar worth today?
Based on the sales on record, the lens is worth roughly £40 to £100 at UK auction in 2026, depending on optical and mechanical condition.
Why do prices vary so much for this lens?
Condition drives the value: examples with haze, fungus, oily blades or stiff focus sell at the lower end, while clean, smooth-focusing copies achieve the higher prices seen in the sales history.
Does the M42 mount affect the price?
The M42 screw mount limits native use on modern bodies, but cheap adapters make the lens usable on most mirrorless systems, which helps sustain demand at the prices shown.