Asahi Pentax 135mm f/3.5
The Asahi Pentax Super-Takumar 135mm f/3.5 is a short telephoto prime for the M42 screw mount, produced during Pentax's Super-Takumar era of the 1960s. It was aimed at portrait, candid and middle-distance work on 35mm SLRs, and remains a common donor lens for mirrorless adaptation today.
UK hammer prices for this lens are modest: the two recorded saleroom results sit at £12 and £62, giving a median around £37 at auction-hammer level (wholesale, pre-commission). With only a small sample of sales, the spread reflects condition rather than variant premium, and in 2026 clean, haze-free copies tend to sell for the upper end of that range while scruffy examples change hands for pocket money.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Auto-Takumar | — | — | 0 | — |
| SMC | — | — | 0 | — |
| SMC Pentax-M | — | — | 0 | — |
| SMC Takumar | — | — | 4 | £27 – £58 |
| Super-Takumar | — | — | 5 | £12 – £135 |
| Takumar | — | — | 1 | £50 – £50 |
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: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | £35 | ebay | SMC Takumar | |
Title: 📸 Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f/3.5 Prime Lens M42 Mount
Description:
✔ Front Lens Cap. ✔ Rear Lens Cap. ✅ No Oil on Aperture Blades. Location: Reading, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £60 | ebay | Super-Takumar | |
Title: EXCELLENT PENTAX super-takumar 135mm F/3.5 For M42 Prime Lens
Description:
Please tap here to refer full description!. Location: Kyoto, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | £135 | ebay | Super-Takumar | |
Title: Asahi Super Takumar 135mm F3.5 Cine Mod Lens w/ Anamorphic Bokeh | Sony E-mount!
Description:
Asahi Super Takumar 135mm F3.5 Cine Mod Lens for Sony E. Professionally cleaned, re-lubricated, and adapted, this lens is optimized for modern filmmaking. Features 2x follow focus gears, 80mm OD hood, front & rear caps, and neutral oval bokeh for anamorphic-style rendering. Delivers sharp telephoto visuals with cinematic depth and classic Takumar character. Perfect for filmmakers seeking a vintage yet professional aesthetic. Location: Ternopil, Ukraine |
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| Jun 2026 | £23 | ebay | Super-Takumar | |
Title: Pentax Super Multicoated Takumar 135mm F3.5 M42 Mount Lens
Description:
selling another one of my film lenses as it tend to have too many. A super takumar 135mm f3.5 , m42 mount. These are great lenses, sharp , great colours and have a character. I use these for street and portraits on a Nikon Z6 and love them. the lens is in good condition, clean, the expected small dust inside not affecting anything. no caps but comes with a case. the aperture can be slow in auto mode but works perfectly in Manual mode. the baldes are clean, suspect some oil is needed on the levers inside. Location: London, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2026 | £27 | ebay | SMC Takumar | |
Title: Asahi Pentax SMC Takumar 135mm f/3.5 M42 Screw Fitting Telephoto Lens - VGC
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Asahi Pentax SMC Takumar 135mm f/3.5 M42 Screw Fitting Telephoto Lens - VGC at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Bangor, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2026 | £58 | ebay | SMC Takumar | |
Title: mint serviced Pentax Super Multi Coated Takumar 135mm f3.5 M42 Lens + case +hood
Description:
“ Excellent condition. ”. Location: NORWICH, Norfolk, United Kingdom |
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| May 2026 | £30 | ebay | SMC Takumar | |
Title: Asahi Optical SMC Takumar 135mm F3.5 Telephoto K Mount Lens - UK Dealer
Description:
Lens is in excellent condition. Optics are clean and clear. Focus is smooth. Aperture snappy. Location: Hayling Island, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2024 | £12 | Flints Auctions | Super-Takumar | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 359) Title: An Asahi Pentax Super-Takumar f/3.5 135mm Lens
Description:
black, serial number 2895826, barrel G, aperture blades good on manual, but sticky on auto, optics VG, very light dust, with original maker's caps. |
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| Jun 2022 | £50 | Flints Auctions | Takumar | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 461) Title: An Asahi Opt. Co. Takumar 135mm f/3.5 Lens
Description:
body VG-E, optics G-VG, with caps & carry case, (Qty: 1) |
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| Mar 2022 | £62 | Flints Auctions | Super-Takumar | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 639) Title: An Asahi-Kogaku Tele-Takumar f/3.5 135mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 74767, body, VG, elements, E, complete with maker's lens hood and cases |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Super-Takumar 135mm f/3.5 worth today?
Based on recent UK auction hammer results, value ranges from around £12 for rough copies up to about £62 for cleaner examples, with typical price sitting in the middle of that band.
How much does a Super-Takumar 135mm f/3.5 sell for at UK auction?
The two logged saleroom results are £12 and £62 at the hammer, so this lens generally sells for well under £100 before commission.
Is the Super-Takumar 135mm f/3.5 a collectible lens?
It is a user-grade rather than trophy lens; the price is driven by optical and mechanical condition, not rarity, so collectors pay a premium only for genuinely mint, boxed examples.