Asahi Pentax Asahiflex IIA
The Asahiflex IIA is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced by Asahi Optical Co. of Japan in the 1950s, part of the early Asahiflex series that preceded the Pentax-branded SLRs. It used a waist-level reflex viewfinder with a supplementary direct optical finder, reflecting the transitional design of pre-pentaprism Japanese SLRs.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Asahiflex IIA have ranged from about £60 to £300, with a median in the £160–£200 area based on the limited sample available. As of today in 2026, condition and completeness drive what an example is worth, and a clean, working body will sell for noticeably more than a cosmetically tired one; the most recent 2025 hammer of £60 shows how far a rough example's value can drop in the saleroom.
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: May 2026
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| May 2026 | £391 | £391 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: ✅ ASAHIFLEX IIA 35MM SLR CAMERA BOX, CASE W/ ASAHI KOGAKU TAKUMAR 58MM 2.4 LENS
Description:
The lens is in very good condition. Lettering is bright and clean. No cleaning marks, no scratches, no haze, no fungus, no separation. Aperture blades show wear and oil on them. Aperture open and close perfectly and very smooth. Location: Friesland, Netherlands |
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| Nov 2025 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 121) Title: An Asahi Asahiflex II A SLR Camera
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An Asahi Asahiflex II A SLR Camera, serial no 79992, shutter not working, one half of shutter curtain not present, fires, sluggish, body G, some |
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| Jun 2022 | £200 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 465) Title: An Asahi Opt. Co. Asahiflex IIa 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no.72587, body VG, shutter working, with Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 50mm f/3.5 lens, optics G, some slight fungus & dust present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2022 | £161 | £130 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 130) Title: An Asahi Asahiflex IIA Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. 73158, with Asahi-Kogaku Takumar f/2.4 58mm lens, body, F, shutter sticking and mirror not returning, lens, VG, some internal haze |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 300 | £261 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34107) Title: Asahi Kogaku Asahiflex IIA
Description:
early Pentax camera in beautiful condition and perfect working order, with matching Takumar 2.4/58mm no.74651 Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 450 | £318 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_32403) Title: Asahi Asahiflex IIa
Description:
in good condition, with Takumar 3.4/50mm no.77359 Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Mar 2007 | £192 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 229) Title: Asahiflex IIa no. 67060
Description:
Asahiflex IIa no. 67060 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 380 | £258 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25554) Title: Asahiflex IIa outfit
Description:
early camera with Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 3.5/50mm no.90559, Asahi-Kogaku Tele-Takumar 3.5/135mm no.80404, cap, case, original bellows (Bellowscope) in box - all items in top condition Estimate: EUR 550 - EUR 650 |
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| Jun 2000 | £376 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 5) Title: Asahiflex IIa no. 77203
Description:
Asahiflex IIa no. 77203 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Jun 2000 | £235 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 4) Title: Asahiflex IIa no. 51397
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Asahiflex IIa no. 51397 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Sep 1999 | £368 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 173) Title: Asahiflex IIa no. 61916
Description:
Asahiflex IIa no. 61916 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Jun 1999 | £287 | £250 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 38) Title: Asahiflex IIa no. 71440
Description:
Asahiflex IIa no. 71440 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Jun 1998 | £253 | £220 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 17) Title: Asahiflex IIa no. 61107
Description:
Asahiflex IIa no. 61107 Estimate: £25 - £200 |
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| Nov -0001 | £50 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 318) Title: An Asahiflex IIA Camera Body
Description:
An Asahiflex IIA Camera Body, serial no 77183, shutter working, not working in slow speeds, body G-VG, with Asahi extension tube set, in maker's case |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Asahiflex IIA worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results sit between roughly £60 and £300, with typical clean examples valued around £160–£200.
How much does an Asahiflex IIA sell for at auction?
It sells for about £60 at the low end for tired bodies and up to around £300 for clean, complete examples at UK saleroom level.
What affects the price of an Asahiflex IIA?
Shutter condition, mirror function, cosmetic wear and the presence of a working period lens are the main factors that move the value up or down.