Asahi Pentax Pentax SP500
The Asahi Pentax SP500 is a 35mm single-lens reflex film camera from the Spotmatic family, produced in the late 1960s as a lower-cost variant of the Spotmatic line. It uses the M42 screw lens mount and was positioned as an entry-level body for buyers who wanted Pentax build quality without the top features of the standard Spotmatic.
Auction evidence for the SP500 is extremely thin: the only UK hammer result in our dataset is a single sale at £47 from 2003, so a reliable current price cannot be quoted. Today in 2026 the camera sells for modest sums at saleroom level when it does appear, but with one auction-hammer data point (wholesale, before commission) we cannot give a meaningful range or median for what the SP500 is worth.
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.
Prices updated: November 2003
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2003 | £47 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, CINE CAMERAS AND CAMERAS (Lot 617) Title: Pentax SP500 no. 3226447
Description:
Pentax SP500 no. 3226447 Estimate: £120 - £180 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Pentax SP500 worth today?
With only a single UK auction record in our data (£47 hammer in 2003), we cannot give a confident current value; buyers should treat the SP500 as a low-priced user-grade Spotmatic variant.
How much does a Pentax SP500 sell for at auction?
Our dataset contains one hammer price of £47, which is wholesale and excludes buyer's premium, so the figure should be read as indicative rather than a reliable market price.
What lens mount does the Pentax SP500 use?
It uses the M42 screw mount shared across the Spotmatic family, which keeps lens availability strong and helps support the camera's value on the used market.