Asahi Pentax 35mm f/2
The Asahi Pentax 35mm f/2 Super-Takumar is a fast wide-angle prime in the M42 screw-mount Takumar family, aimed at reportage and general-purpose shooting on Pentax Spotmatic-era SLRs. As one of the quicker 35mm primes of its day, it was intended for low-light and available-light work where the more common f/3.5 Takumars fell short.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for this lens have clustered between £60 and £94, with a median around £80 based on the 2025–2026 results in our sales history; an older 2022 sale reached £138. These are saleroom wholesale levels (commission excluded), so clean, fungus-free copies in 2026 typically sell for the £70–£95 range, while rougher examples with haze or blade oil drop to the low £60s. What a given copy is worth today depends heavily on glass clarity and focus feel rather than cosmetic wear alone.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| FA AL | — | — | 5 | £117 – £169 |
| SMC | — | — | 0 | — |
| SMC Pentax-A | — | — | 0 | — |
| SMC Pentax-M | — | — | 0 | — |
| SMC Takumar | — | — | 1 | £90 – £90 |
| Super-Takumar | — | — | 5 | £60 – £138 |
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 | £117 | ebay | FA AL | |
Title: [Almost Unused] Pentax FA 35mm f/2 AL From JAPAN
Description:
Almost Unused. ・For All Other Countries. ・For the United States. Important Notice Weekends are not available because office is closed. There is no balsam separation. There is no fungus. Location: Gyouda-shi, SAITAMA, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £169 | ebay | FA AL | |
Title: SMC PENTAX FA 35mm f/2 AL AF Wide Angle Prime Lens K Mount [NearMint] from Japan
Description:
Autofocus works properly. FA 35mm f/2 AL. Wide Angle Lens Near Mint. Total Condition[7.5/10]. Appearance[7.5/10]. Optical System[7.5/10]. 10 Like New. No haze/fog. Location: Japan, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £152 | ebay | FA AL | |
Title: SMC Pentax FA 35mm F2 AL Lens for K / PK mount sn5745608
Description:
Aperture blades are clean and oil free. USED,goodlooking and working condition. Location: Wilsonville, OR, United States |
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| Jun 2026 | £157 | ebay | FA AL | |
Title: [MINT w/ Hood] Pentax SMC FA 35mm F/2 AL Wide Angle Lens K Mount From JAPAN #821
Description:
Front lens cap, Rear lens cap, Lens filter. Lens Hood. There is no large dusts. Functional;. No problem in the shooting. Total Condition;. Appearance is beautiful. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Location: Adachiku takenotsuka 6-16-10, TOKYO, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | £128 | ebay | FA AL | |
Title: [Mint] PENTAX SMC FA 35mm f/2 AL For K-Mount Wide Angle Lens From JAPAN
Description:
Lens: Beautiful condition. Total Condition: Mint. There are no large dusts. There are no scratches. There is no balsam separation. There is no fungus. There is no fog. Location: JP, Japan |
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| Feb 2026 | £94 | Flints Auctions | Super-Takumar | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 324) Title: An Asahi Opt. Co. Super-Takumar 35mm f/2 Wide Angle Camera Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 1010019, M42 mount, body G, focus throw excellent, optics F-VG, some light cleaning marks present to the front element, otherwise (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 2025 | £70 | Special Auction Services | Super-Takumar | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 303) Title: An Asahi Super-Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens
Description:
An Asahi Super-Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens, M42 mount, serial no 1015921, barrel VG, elements G-VG, with super Takumar 1:2 35mm hood, front and rear caps, |
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| Nov 2025 | £80 | Special Auction Services | Super-Takumar | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 304) Title: An Asahi Super-Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens
Description:
An Asahi Super-Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens, M42 mount, serial no 1259854, barrel VG, elements G-VG, with super Takumar 1:2 35mm hood, front and rear caps |
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| Nov 2025 | £60 | Special Auction Services | Super-Takumar | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 305) Title: An Asahi Super-Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens
Description:
An Asahi Super-Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens, M42 mount, serial no 1019078, barrel VG, elements G-VG, with front and rear caps, in Takumar lens case |
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| Mar 2025 | £90 | Special Auction Services | SMC Takumar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 77) Title: An Asahi Super Multi Coated Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens
Description:
An Asahi Super Multi Coated Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens, M42 mount, barrel G-VG, elements G-VG, with front and rear caps |
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| Mar 2022 | £138 | Flints Auctions | Super-Takumar | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 671) Title: An Asahi Pentax Super-Takumar f/2 35mm Lens
Description:
black, body, G, elemenets, VG, some light internal haze, with maker's caps |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Pentax 35mm f/2 Super-Takumar sell for in the UK?
Recent UK auction hammer prices run from about £60 to £94, with a median near £80; a 2022 sale reached £138, but current 2026 levels are lower.
What is a 35mm f/2 Super-Takumar worth if the glass has haze?
A hazy copy typically sells at the bottom of the range, around £60, because haze directly reduces contrast and is expensive to clean professionally.
Is the f/2 Super-Takumar more valuable than the f/3.5 version?
The provided sales history only covers the f/2 Super-Takumar, so we cannot quote a verified premium over the f/3.5, but the f/2 is the scarcer and faster optic in the Takumar 35mm line.
Does the M42 mount affect the price?
The M42 screw mount keeps the lens usable on a wide range of mirrorless bodies via cheap adapters, which supports the current £70–£95 auction band for clean copies.