Asahi Pentax Pentax LX
The Pentax LX is a 35mm SLR introduced by Asahi Optical in 1980 as the company's professional system camera, with interchangeable viewfinders and focusing screens and a weather-sealed body. It sat at the top of the Pentax K-mount range when new and was aimed at working photographers.
With only one tracked UK auction hammer result on file — £188 in late 2023 — the LX's value at saleroom level today is best treated as indicative rather than a settled market, and clean working examples with the standard FA-1 finder typically sell for more than well-used bodies. As of 2026 the LX remains condition-sensitive at auction, and what a given camera is worth depends heavily on shutter behaviour, finder condition and whether original accessories are included.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | £150 | £150 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Pentax LX 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Pentax LX 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Belfast, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £189 | £189 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Pentax LX 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only
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Without prism finder but with split image focusing screen, this is a late series LX body with the different shutter release lock. Location: Beauly, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £92 | £92 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Pentax LX 35mm Film SLR Camera, Working Shutter and Meter - Well used.
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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Pentax LX 35mm Film SLR Camera, Working Shutter and Meter - Well used. at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Lewes, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £985 | £985 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Final Late S/N 536xxxx BOXED [UNUSED] PENTAX LX FA-1 35mm SLR Film Camera JAPAN
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By weight and shape of each product, I use 13 kind of cushioning materials and pursue safety and weight reduction. Warranty Card. It works properly. Location: Kashiwazaki, NIIGATA, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £292 | £292 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: [Near MINT] Pentax LX 35mm Film Camera Body w/Grip Dial Data From JAPAN
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Above condition is based on my own opinion. No problem in the view. tiny scuffs from normal use. There is no fog. Beautiful condition. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Appearance is beautiful. Location: Saitama, SAITAMA, Japan |
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| Nov 2023 | £188 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 253) Title: A Pentax LX 35mm SLR Camera
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black, body G, shutter working when batteries are inserted, shutter sometimes a little slow to respond, together with an SMC Pentax-A f/2 50mm lens, (Qty: 1) |
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| Aug 2023 | £362 | £290 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 196) Title: A Pentax LX 35mm SLR Camera
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black, 1980, serial no.5233876, with a SMC Pentax-A f/1.7 50mm lens and FA-1W prism, LEDs illuminate correctly, shutter working on automatic and |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Pentax LX worth today?
Based on the single UK auction hammer record on file, a Pentax LX sold for £188 in 2023; with so few data points the price a given example sells for can vary materially with condition and finder type.
How much does a Pentax LX sell for at UK auction?
The only tracked hammer result is £188, so that figure is the best available reference point for value rather than a confirmed market median.
Is the Pentax LX a professional camera?
Yes — it was introduced in 1980 as Pentax's professional 35mm SLR, with a weather-sealed body and interchangeable finders and screens.
What lens mount does the Pentax LX use?
It uses the Pentax K bayonet mount.