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Asahi Pentax 35mm f/2.3 Auto-Takumar

The Asahi Pentax 35mm f/2.3 Auto-Takumar is a moderately wide-angle prime from the Auto-Takumar line of the late 1950s, built in M42 screw mount for Asahi's early SLR bodies. The f/2.3 maximum aperture made it a relatively fast 35mm for its era, aimed at available-light reportage and general wide-angle work before the faster f/2 Super-Takumar superseded it.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for this lens have typically sat in the £80–£120 band, with a median close to £90–£110 based on 2024–2025 saleroom results. Two earlier 2022 results of £150 and £250 sit well above that range and reflect either exceptional condition or stronger collector demand at the time; as of 2026, clean user-grade copies are what a 35mm f/2.3 Auto-Takumar typically sells for at wholesale auction level, with buyer's and seller's commission paid on top of those hammer figures.

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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.

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £90 Special Auction Services
Nov 2025 £80 Special Auction Services
Nov 2025 £110 Special Auction Services
Nov 2025 £90 Special Auction Services
Nov 2025 £110 Special Auction Services
Mar 2025 £125 Special Auction Services
Jan 2025 £120 Special Auction Services
Oct 2024 £80 Special Auction Services
Oct 2024 £100 Special Auction Services
Jun 2022 £250 Flints Auctions
Mar 2022 £150 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is an Asahi Pentax 35mm f/2.3 Auto-Takumar worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in the £80–£120 range for typical copies, with a median value near £90–£110 across 2024–2025 results.

How much does a 35mm f/2.3 Auto-Takumar sell for at auction?

Most examples sell for £80 to £120 at UK saleroom level, though exceptional or earlier results have reached £150 and £250.

Why is the price range so wide?

Condition drives the value — clean glass, smooth focus and clean aperture blades push the price toward the upper end, while hazy or oily copies sit at the lower end of the band.

Does the M42 mount affect value?

The M42 screw mount makes the lens adaptable to most mirrorless systems, which supports steady demand among users as well as Pentax collectors.

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