Asahi Pentax MZ-6
The Asahi Pentax MZ-6 is a 35mm autofocus SLR aimed at the consumer end of the late film-era market. It was sold as a compact, lightweight body designed for everyday photography rather than professional use.
Sales data for the MZ-6 is thin: a single UK auction hammer result from March 2023 saw a body sell for £25, which gives a rough indication of what the model is worth at saleroom level rather than a reliable median. In today's market the MZ-6 sits at the budget end of late-film Pentax SLRs, and the price a clean working example sells for is heavily condition-dependent — wholesale auction figures exclude buyer's premium and are typically below dealer retail.
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 2023 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 222) Title: A Pentax MZ-6 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
silver, body G-VG, shutter working, flash working, auto focus working, together with a Pentax FA 28-90mm lens, optics VG-E, autofocus works, also (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Pentax MZ-6 worth in the UK?
Based on the limited UK auction data available, a body has sold for around £25 at hammer, though this is from a single record and the true value range cannot be confirmed from one sale.
How much does a Pentax MZ-6 sell for at auction?
The one verified UK auction result on file shows a hammer price of £25 in 2023; clean, fully tested examples may achieve more, but the sample size is too small to quote a reliable price range.
Is the Pentax MZ-6 a good buy today?
As a low-cost entry into 35mm autofocus SLR shooting it can offer reasonable value, but with service support effectively gone the safest purchase is a recently tested working body rather than the cheapest available.