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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.

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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.

Prices updated: November 2025

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £60 Special Auction Services
Jun 2022 £200 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £161 Flints Auctions
Nov 2016 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Nov 2015 EUR 450 Leitz Auction
Mar 2007 £192 Christie's
Nov 2005 EUR 380 Leitz Auction
Jun 2000 £235 Christie's
Jun 2000 £376 Christie's
Sep 1999 £368 Christie's
Jun 1999 £287 Christie's
Jun 1998 £253 Christie's
Nov -0001 £50 Special Auction Services

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.

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