Asahi Pentax Auto 110
The Asahi Pentax Auto 110 is a sub-miniature single-lens reflex camera for 110 cartridge film, introduced by Asahi Optical in 1978. Unusually for the 110 format, it was built as a full SLR system with interchangeable bayonet-mount lenses, programmed automatic exposure and a through-the-lens viewfinder, positioned as a compact travel alternative to 35mm SLRs.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Pentax Auto 110 have ranged from about £20 to £190, with a median sitting close to £80 across 2022–2025 saleroom results. Values today in 2026 are highly condition- and completeness-sensitive: bare bodies trade at the lower end, while kits bundled with multiple 110-mount lenses, winder and flash account for the stronger results such as the £188 sale in late 2025. These are wholesale hammer figures and exclude auction commission, so dealer retail on comparable examples generally sits above this range.
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
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| Jun 2026 | £12 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 351) Title: A Pentax Auto110 SLR Camera
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black, body F, some corrosion to battery chamber, insert still present, with 24mm lens, optics F, in maker's box, (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 2025 | £188 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 112) Title: A Pair of Pentax auto-110 SLR Cameras
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one black, body G, shutter working, with f/2.8 24mm lens and cap, and one transparent, body G, shutter working, with f/2.8 24mm lens and cap |
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| Aug 2025 | £44 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 177) Title: A Pentax Auto110 SLR Camera Outfit
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black, body G, shutter and advance working, with 24mm, 50mm and 18mm lens, optics G, flash and batttery grip, all in the maker's presentation box. |
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| Jul 2025 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 223) Title: A Pentax Auto110 Miniature SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
comprising a Pentax auto110 camera, body VG, shutter fires but is erratic, with set of three lenses, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, barrels VG, optics G-VG, with |
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| Feb 2025 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 45) Title: A Pentax auto-110 Camera Outfit
Description:
black, body VG, shutter working, focus working, with body cap, with lenses f/2.8 50mm, f/2.8 18mm, and f/2.8 24mm, all with caps, and a Kodak |
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| Oct 2024 | £35 | Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1340) Title: Collectable cameras to include Pentax auto110 with 1:2.8 20-40mm, 1:2.8 18mm, 1:2.8 24mm and 1:2.8
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Collectable cameras to include Pentax auto110 with 1:2.8 20-40mm, 1:2.8 18mm, 1:2.8 24mm and 1:2.8 |
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| Aug 2024 | £110 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 107) Title: Four Pentax Auto 110 Cameras
Description:
Four Pentax Auto 110 Cameras, shutters working, bodies G, three missing flash socket covers, three with 24mm f/2.8 lenses, one with 18mm f/2.8 lens, |
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| Jan 2024 | £94 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 284) Title: An Asahi Pentax Auto 110 SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
comprising a Pentax Auto 110 camera, black, serial no.1332102, with Pentax-110 f/2.8 24mm, f/2.8 18mm, f/2.8 20-40mm, f/2.8 50mm and f/2.8 70mm |
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| Aug 2023 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 200) Title: A Pentax Auto 110 Miniature SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
black, body G, shutter working without batteries, no lights in VF window when batteries are inserted, with AF100P flash, corrosion to battery (Qty: 1) |
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| Aug 2023 | £70 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 421) Title: A Pentax Auto 110 Camera Outfit
Description:
A Pentax Auto 110 Camera Outfit, shutter working, body G-VG, with 18mm f/2.8, 24mm f/2.8, 50mm f/2.8, 70mm f/2.8, 20-40mm f/2.8 lenses, G-VG, 110 |
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| Jun 2023 | £20 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 326) Title: A Pentax auto 110 Camera Outfit
Description:
A Pentax auto 110 Camera Outfit, shutter not working, with 24mm f/2.8, 18mm f/2.8, 50mm f/2.8 and 70mm f/2.8 lenses, F-G, sky light filters a damaged |
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| Mar 2023 | £69 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 227) Title: A Pentax Auto 110 Miniature SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
to include a Pentax Auto 110, body G-VG, shutter not working when batteries are inserted, together with a Pentax-110 f/2.8 24mm lens, optics G-VG, (Qty: 1) |
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| Aug 2022 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 450) Title: A Pentax Auto 110 SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
black, body G, shutter working, not tested with batteries, light corrosion to battery terminals, together with 18mm, 24mm, & 50mm lenses, all optics (Qty: 1) |
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| Mar 2022 | £119 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 742) Title: A Complete Pentax Auto 110 Camera Outfit
Description:
including Pentax-110 f/2.8 24mm, Pentax-110 f/2.8 18mm (2), Pentax-110 f/2.8 50mm, Pentax-110 f/2.8 70mm and Pentax-110 f/2.8 20-40mm lenses, |
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| Mar 2022 | £106 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 789) Title: Two Pentax Auto 110 SLR Cameras
Description:
to include two Auto 110 SLR cameras, two Pentax-110 24mm f/2.8 lenses, a Pentax-110 18mm f/2.8 lens, a Pentax-110 50mm f/2.8, a Pentax-110 70mm f/2.8, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2022 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 127) Title: A Pentax Auto 110 SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
black, body G-VG, shutter working, with a 110 70mm f/2.8, optics G-VG, some dust present, also with a 110 Zoom 20-40mm f/2.8, optics G-VG, some dust (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25513) Title: Pentax Auto 110 outfit
Description:
complete outfit in very good condition: two Auto 110 nos.1151589 + 1102301 with case, instructions and maker's box, 2.8/18mm no.1051602 with hood, both caps (condition A/B), 2.8/24mm no.1259864 with hood, both caps (condition A/B), 2.8/50mm no.1052369, both caps (condition A/B), 2.8/70mm no.1365863 with cap and plastic keeper (condition A-), 2.8/20-40mm no.1051375 with cap and plastic keeper (condition A-), Pentax 110 winder no.178424 (condition B/A), Pentax AF130P flash with case and instructions Estimate: EUR 350 - EUR 400 |
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| Jul 1999 | £103 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 83) Title: Pentax auto 110 outfit
Description:
Pentax auto 110 outfit Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Pentax Auto 110 worth today?
At UK auction between 2022 and 2025, hammer prices have spanned roughly £20 to £190, with a typical body-and-lens example selling for around £70 to £110.
How much does a Pentax Auto 110 sell for at auction?
Recent saleroom results show body-only or single-lens examples selling for £20–£70, while more complete outfits with multiple lenses and accessories have reached £106, £119 and £188.
Does the value depend on the lenses included?
Yes — the price is strongly driven by how many of the Pentax 110 bayonet lenses are included, since full multi-lens kits consistently fetch more than bodies sold on their own.
Is the Pentax Auto 110 still usable?
It remains usable where 110 cartridge film is available, but buyers should confirm the shutter fires and the film door seals before relying on it for shooting.