Asahi Pentax Pentax Spotmatic (SP) II
The Pentax Spotmatic (SP) II is a 35mm film SLR from Asahi Pentax, part of the M42 screw-mount Spotmatic line introduced in the early 1970s as an update to the original Spotmatic. It uses through-the-lens stop-down metering and was positioned as a mid-range enthusiast body when new.
UK auction data for the Spotmatic II is thin: a single hammer result in March 2026 closed at £56, which gives a wholesale saleroom benchmark rather than a retail price. On that limited evidence, what a Spotmatic II is worth today sits in the modest two-figure range, and any value beyond that depends heavily on cosmetic condition, working meter, and whether a clean Super-Takumar lens is included.
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.
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| Mar 2026 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 257) Title: An Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP II SLR Camera
Description:
An Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP II SLR Camera, shutter working, self timer working, body G, with Super Takmar 28mm f/3,5 lens, Super Multi Coated |
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| Mar 2026 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 68) Title: An Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP II 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
chrome, body VG, shutter working, with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar f/1.4 50mm lens, barrel VG, optics VG with light dust, with cap and case. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Pentax Spotmatic II worth in the UK today?
On the limited auction evidence available, a Spotmatic II body sells for around £56 at hammer, with the price moving up or down based on cosmetic condition, a working meter, and whether a lens is included.
How much does a Pentax Spotmatic II sell for at auction?
The most recent UK saleroom result we have on file is £56 hammer in March 2026, which is a wholesale price before buyer's premium.
Is the Spotmatic II the same as the original Spotmatic?
No — it is a later body in the same M42 Spotmatic family, so it shares the screw-mount lens system but is a distinct model from the original Spotmatic.