Asahi Pentax 135mm f/2.5
The Asahi Pentax Super-Takumar 135mm f/2.5 is a fast medium telephoto prime in the M42 screw mount, produced during the Takumar era for Pentax SLRs. It was aimed at portrait and short-telephoto work, offering a brighter f/2.5 maximum aperture than the more common 135mm f/3.5 sibling.
UK auction evidence is thin: the only logged sale, in April 2025, fetched £44 at hammer — a wholesale saleroom result that excludes commission and is well below typical retail asking prices. On that single data point the lens is currently worth around £44 in the auction market in 2026, though clean, haze-free copies in original condition can sell for more when they appear. With so few results, the price a given example sells for varies widely with cosmetic and optical condition.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| SMC | — | — | 0 | — |
| SMC Takumar | — | — | 4 | £40 – £106 |
| Super-Takumar | — | — | 1 | £44 – £44 |
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.
Prices updated: November 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £40 | Special Auction Services | SMC Takumar | |
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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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| Apr 2025 | £44 | Flints Auctions | Super-Takumar | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 374) Title: A Super-Takumar f/2.5 135mm Lens
Description:
black, serial number 2519677, barrel VG, optics VG, with caps and case. |
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| Mar 2025 | £50 | Special Auction Services | SMC Takumar | |
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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 | £100 | Flints Auctions | SMC Takumar | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 654) Title: An Asahi. Opt. Co. Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Lens
Description:
black, body G, some light wear to paint, optics VG-E, with hood, front & rear caps, & makers case, (Qty: 1) |
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| Mar 2022 | £106 | Flints Auctions | SMC Takumar | |
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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
What is a Super-Takumar 135mm f/2.5 worth today?
Based on the single UK auction record available, a Super-Takumar 135mm f/2.5 is worth around £44 at hammer, though that figure reflects one wholesale saleroom result rather than a retail price.
How much does a Super-Takumar 135mm f/2.5 sell for at auction?
The only logged UK auction sale is £44 in April 2025, so current evidence suggests prices in that region, with clean examples likely to achieve more when they surface.
Is the Super-Takumar 135mm f/2.5 the same as the 135mm f/3.5?
No — the f/2.5 is the faster, less common variant in the Takumar 135mm line, while the f/3.5 is the more frequently encountered version.
What mount does the Super-Takumar 135mm f/2.5 use?
It uses the M42 screw mount, consistent with other Super-Takumar lenses of the period, and can be adapted to most modern mirrorless bodies.