Asahi Pentax Sears Tower 22
The Sears Tower 22 is a 35mm SLR sold under the Sears Tower house-brand label, a badge applied to cameras supplied to Sears by outside manufacturers during the mid-20th century. It was positioned as an entry-level film SLR aimed at the North American mail-order market.
Hammer prices at recent UK auction are limited, with a single 2025 sale recorded at £60, so today the Tower 22 typically sells for modest two-figure sums at saleroom level. With so few data points, what one is worth is highly condition-dependent, and tidy working examples can fetch more than rough shelf-queens.
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 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 128) Title: An Asahi Sears Tower 22 SLR Camera
Description:
An Asahi Sears Tower 22 SLR Camera, serial no 83544, shutter working, body G-VG, with Asahi Kogaku Takumar 58mm f/2,4 lens, barrel G, elements G, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Sears Tower 22 worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Sears Tower 22 has sold for around £60 at hammer, though the small sample means the price a given example fetches will depend heavily on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
How much does a Sears Tower 22 sell for at auction?
The most recent UK auction result on file is £60, and with only one verified sale that figure is the best current guide to value rather than a firm market range.
Is the Sears Tower 22 a collectible camera?
It has niche interest as a Sears-branded 35mm SLR from the mid-century mail-order era, but current price levels suggest it trades as an affordable user rather than a high-value collector piece.