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Asahi Pentax 85mm f/1.9

The Asahi Super-Takumar 85mm f/1.9 is a fast medium-telephoto prime in the M42 screw mount, produced by Asahi Optical for the Pentax Spotmatic generation of SLRs. Designed for portraiture and available-light work, it sits between the more common 50mm standards and the longer 105mm and 135mm Takumars, offering a classic short-tele field of view with a bright f/1.9 maximum aperture.

At UK auction in the past year, hammer prices for the Super-Takumar 85mm f/1.9 have ranged from £119 to £190, with the two recorded saleroom results giving a midpoint around £155. As of 2026, clean copies still tend to sell for the upper end of that range at auction, while examples with cosmetic or optical faults price closer to the lower figure; remember these are wholesale hammer levels, so dealer retail and private asking prices typically sit higher.

Variants

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
SMC Takumar 4 £110£164
Super-Takumar 12 £75£247
Takumar 0

Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: August 2026

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Aug 2026 USD 230 £172 🇺🇸 eBay Super-Takumar
Jul 2026 USD 175 £131 🇺🇸 eBay SMC Takumar
Jul 2026 USD 195 £146 🇺🇸 eBay SMC Takumar
Jul 2026 USD 219 £164 🇺🇸 eBay SMC Takumar
Jul 2026 £75 £75 🇬🇧 eBay Super-Takumar
Jul 2026 £100 £100 🇬🇧 eBay Super-Takumar
Jul 2026 USD 290 £217 🇺🇸 eBay Super-Takumar
Jul 2026 USD 270 £202 🇺🇸 eBay Super-Takumar
Jul 2026 USD 330 £247 🇺🇸 eBay Super-Takumar
Jun 2026 £200 £200 🇬🇧 eBay Super-Takumar
Apr 2026 £162 £130 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Super-Takumar
Nov 2025 £110 £110 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services SMC Takumar
Apr 2025 £119 £95 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Super-Takumar
Jan 2025 £140 £140 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services Super-Takumar
Oct 2024 £180 £180 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services Super-Takumar
Oct 2024 £190 £190 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services Super-Takumar

Frequently asked questions

What is a Super-Takumar 85mm f/1.9 worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices place the value between £119 and £190, with clean, fungus-free copies achieving the higher figure.

How much does a Super-Takumar 85mm f/1.9 sell for at UK auction?

The two most recent recorded sales were £119 in April 2025 and £190 in October 2024, giving a working median price around £155 at hammer.

What mount does the Super-Takumar 85mm f/1.9 use?

It uses the M42 (42mm × 1mm) screw mount fitted to Pentax Spotmatic-era SLRs, and adapts readily to most modern mirrorless bodies.

What should I check before buying one?

Prioritise aperture blades free of oil, glass free of fungus and haze, and a smooth focus helicoid — these three factors most strongly determine the price a copy commands.