Asahi Pentax Pentax ME F
The Pentax ME F is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera from Asahi Optical's compact ME series, introduced in the early 1980s. It was positioned as a development of the ME line incorporating an autofocus capability when paired with a dedicated SMC Pentax AF zoom lens, while retaining manual-focus operation with standard K-mount optics.
UK auction data for the ME F is thin, with a single recorded hammer result at £75 — and as this reflects a wholesale saleroom price rather than a retail asking figure, it should be read as indicative rather than a firm market value. Buyers asking what a Pentax ME F is worth in 2026 should expect modest sums today, with condition, working electronics and the presence of the original AF zoom lens being the main factors that move price.
Variants
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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: November -0001
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | Variant | |
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| Nov -0001 | £75 | — | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 680) Title: An Asahi Pentax ME F SLR Camera
Description:
chrome with Pentax AF Zoom f/2.8 35-70mm lens, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, some internal dust, AF not tested |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Pentax ME F worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Pentax ME F sells for around £75 at hammer, though clean examples with the original AF zoom lens can command more.
How much does a Pentax ME F sell for at auction?
Recorded UK hammer prices sit near £75, but with only a single data point this should be treated as a rough guide to value rather than a firm market price.
Is the Pentax ME F autofocus?
The ME F offers autofocus only when used with its dedicated SMC Pentax AF zoom lens; with other K-mount lenses it operates as a manual-focus SLR with focus-confirmation indication.