Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4
The Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4 is a fast standard prime from Asahi Pentax's M42 screw-mount Takumar line, produced during the late 1960s and 1970s as the everyday lens paired with Pentax Spotmatic-era SLR bodies. It was designed as a general-purpose normal lens with a bright maximum aperture suited to available-light shooting, and remains a popular adapt-to-mirrorless choice today.
At UK auction in recent sales, hammer prices for this lens have ranged from £35 to £50, giving a median around £43 based on the limited sample available in 2026. These figures reflect saleroom results on unverified-condition copies and sit well below typical dealer asking prices, with clean, haze-free examples generally commanding the upper end of that range and worn copies selling for less.
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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| Jul 2025 | £35 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 414) Title: An Asahi Super Multi Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4 Lens
Description:
An Asahi Super Multi Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4 Lens, M42 mount, barrel G, elements G-VG, with front and unbranded rear cap |
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| Jan 2025 | £50 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 335) Title: An Asahi Super Multi Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4 Lens
Description:
An Asahi Super Multi Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4 Lens, M42 mount, barrel G, slight paint wear to grip, elements G-VG, with unbranded front and rear |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4 sell for at UK auction?
Recent UK auction hammer prices have sat between £35 and £50, so most copies sell for somewhere in that band depending on cosmetic and optical condition.
What is a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4 worth today?
Based on 2026 saleroom data the value of a typical copy is around £35 to £50 at hammer, with the price rising for examples that are free of haze, fungus and aperture oil.
Is the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4 a good buy at this price?
At current auction levels it represents one of the more affordable fast fifties in M42 mount, and the multi-coated optics make it a sensible pick provided the glass and aperture are clean.
Why do some copies sell for less than others?
Lower prices usually reflect haze, fungus, scratched coatings, oily aperture blades or stiff focus, all of which are common on lenses of this era and directly affect what the lens sells for.