Asahi Pentax Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2.2
The Asahi Pentax Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2.2 is a standard prime lens for early Asahi Pentax M42 screw-mount SLRs from the late 1950s. It was supplied as a kit lens on bodies such as the Pentax K and S2, offering a moderately fast normal field of view for general photography in the era before fully automatic diaphragm coupling became standard.
Sales data is very limited, with one UK auction hammer result of £56 recorded in March 2022 — a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail asking price. On that basis the Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2.2 is worth a modest sum today in 2026, and clean copies typically sell for similar two-figure money when they appear, with the f/1.8 and f/2 Takumars usually carrying a price premium over this slower variant.
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.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Mar 2022 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 638) Title: A Boxed Asahi Auto-Takumar f/2.2 55mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 541247, body, G-VG, elements, VG-E, complete with original box and outer card sleeve |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Asahi Pentax Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2.2 worth?
Based on the single UK auction record available, value sits around £56 hammer, though with only one data point the realistic price range is wider depending on cosmetic and optical condition.
How much does an Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2.2 sell for at auction?
The one verified UK saleroom result shows it sold for £56 in 2022, which suggests this slower f/2.2 variant trades well below the more common f/1.8 Super-Takumar.
What mount does the Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2.2 use?
It uses the M42 42mm screw mount fitted to early Asahi Pentax SLR bodies, so it can be adapted to most modern mirrorless cameras with a simple M42 adapter.
Is the Auto-Takumar 55mm f/2.2 a good buy today?
As an inexpensive entry into vintage Takumar glass it can be worth picking up at the right price, but buyers wanting a sharper, faster standard lens typically prefer the f/1.8 or f/2 Takumars instead.