Asahi Pentax Pentax K1000 Anniversary
The Pentax K1000 Anniversary is a 35mm SLR variant of the long-running Pentax K1000, a manual-exposure film camera that uses the K bayonet lens mount. It was offered as a special-edition release of a model that had been in production since 1976, aimed at users who wanted a basic mechanical SLR with stripped-back controls.
Auction data for this specific anniversary variant is very thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result from April 2022 sold for £475, which points to a scarcity premium over standard K1000 examples. With only one verified data point, the Anniversary edition's price today is best treated as an indication rather than a settled market value, and condition, completeness of box and papers, and cosmetic wear are likely to be the dominant factors in what one sells for.
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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| Apr 2022 | £475 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 106) Title: A Pentax K1000 Anniversary SLR Body
Description:
1994, chrome, serial no. 342098, body, E, sealed and never opened Note: Commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Pentax-API partnership with only |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Pentax K1000 Anniversary worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, one example hammered at £475 in 2022; with so few data points, current value is uncertain and heavily dependent on condition and completeness.
How much does a Pentax K1000 Anniversary sell for compared with a standard K1000?
The single recorded sale is well above typical K1000 hammer prices, suggesting the Anniversary edition carries a collector premium, though more sales would be needed to confirm a stable price level.
Is the price quoted a retail or auction figure?
It is a UK auction hammer result — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom — and excludes buyer's and seller's commission, so retail dealer asking prices will typically be higher.