Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 105mm f/2.8
The Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 105mm f/2.8 is a short telephoto prime lens in the M42 screw mount, produced by Asahi Pentax during the early 1970s Super-Multi-Coated Takumar era. It was designed as a compact portrait and medium-telephoto optic for Pentax Spotmatic and other M42-compatible 35mm SLR bodies.
Hammer prices for this lens at recent UK auction have been modest, with the two recorded sales landing at £35 (August 2024) and £44 (March 2026), giving a median around £40. As of today in 2026 a clean, fungus-free copy is worth in that £35–£45 band at saleroom level, and since these are wholesale hammer results rather than dealer retail, tidy examples typically sell for more through shop channels.
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 | £44 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 395) Title: A Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar f/2.8 105mm Lens
Description:
black, barrel VG, optics G-VG, with caps. |
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| Aug 2024 | £35 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 24) Title: An Ashai Super Multi Coated Takumar 105mm f/2.8 Lens
Description:
An Ashai Super Multi Coated Takumar 105mm f/2.8 Lens, barrel G-VG, elements VG, with front and rear caps |
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| Nov -0001 | £30 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 322) Title: An Asahi Super Multi Coated Takumar 105mm f/2.8 Lens
Description:
An Asahi Super Multi Coated Takumar 105mm f/2.8 Lens, M42 mount, barrel G, slight paint wear, elements VG, with Takumar hood, front and rear caps, in |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 105mm f/2.8 worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, the lens is worth roughly £35 to £45, with recorded sales at £35 in 2024 and £44 in 2026.
How much does a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 105mm f/2.8 sell for at UK auction?
Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in the £35–£44 range, giving a median value of about £40 for typical user-grade copies.
Is the price affected by condition?
Yes — copies with fungus, haze, oily aperture blades or stiff focus tend to sell at the lower end, while clean, smooth-working examples achieve the upper end of the recorded range.
What mount does this lens use?
It is an M42 screw-mount lens from the Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar line, compatible with Pentax Spotmatic-era bodies and other M42 cameras via adapter.