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Asahi Pentax Asahiflex IIB

The Asahiflex IIB is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera introduced by Asahi Optical in 1954. It uses a 37mm screw lens mount and waist-level reflex viewing, and sits among the earliest Japanese SLRs, predating the pentaprism-equipped Pentax line that followed later in the decade.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Asahiflex IIB have ranged from around £81 to £190 across recent saleroom results, with a median close to £150. In 2026, clean working examples continue to sell for roughly £100–£150 at auction level, and the model's value is tightly linked to cosmetic condition, shutter function and the presence of a period Takumar lens. Earlier high-water results in the region of £180–£190 indicate what exceptional examples are worth when they appear.

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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: June 2026

Date Price Source
Jun 2026 £112 Flints Auctions
Feb 2026 £150 Flints Auctions
Nov 2025 £100 Special Auction Services
Mar 2023 £112 Flints Auctions
Jan 2023 £175 Flints Auctions
Jun 2022 £81 Flints Auctions
Jun 2022 £150 Flints Auctions
Jun 2017 EUR 180 Leitz Auction
Feb 2005 £192 Christie's
Sep 2003 £223 Christie's
May 2003 EUR 250 Leitz Auction
Mar 2001 £211 Christie's
Nov -0001 £150 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is an Asahiflex IIB worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices place the Asahiflex IIB at roughly £100 to £150 for typical working examples, with clean or complete outfits occasionally reaching £180–£190.

How much does an Asahiflex IIB sell for at auction?

Recorded hammer results range from £81 at the low end to £192 at the high end, with a median price of about £150.

What affects the value of an Asahiflex IIB?

Shutter accuracy, mirror condition, cosmetic wear and the presence of a matching-period Takumar lens are the main factors determining the price an individual camera sells for.

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