Asahi Pentax 55mm f/2.2

{"overview":"The Asahi Pentax Auto-Takumar 55mm f\/2.2 is a standard prime lens for early Asahi Pentax M42 screw-mount SLRs from the late 1950s. On that basis the Auto-Takumar 55mm f\/2.2 is worth a modest sum today in 2026, and clean copies typically sell for similar two-figure money when they appear, with the f\/1.8 and f\/2 Takumars usually carrying a price premium over this slower variant.","buying_guide":"Inspect the front and rear elements for fungus, haze and cleaning marks, as the early Takumar coatings are softer than later SMC versions and scratch easily. Check that the aperture blades are dry and snap cleanly with no oil, that the semi-automatic diaphragm cocking lever operates smoothly, and that the focus helicoid turns evenly without stiffness or grease migration.

Generated summary, 28 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.