Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 85mm f/1.8
The Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 85mm f/1.8 is a fast short-telephoto prime in the M42 screw mount, produced during the Takumar era as a portrait lens. Its Super-Multi-Coated (SMC) designation places it among the later, multi-coated revisions designed to reduce flare and improve contrast against backlight.
UK auction hammer results for this 85mm Takumar sit in a wide band: recorded sales range from £138 (June 2024) to £500 (March 2022), with a two-sale midpoint of £319. Because these are saleroom wholesale figures rather than dealer retail prices, clean, haze-free copies tend to sell for more than tired examples, and as of 2026 the thin data set means individual condition has an outsized effect on what the lens is worth on any given day.
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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| Jun 2024 | £138 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 603) Title: An Asahi Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar f/1.8 85mm Lens
Description:
black, serial 5699327, M42 mount, body VG, optics G, with some light internal speckles, aperture blades are fast, with front cap |
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| Mar 2022 | £500 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 711) Title: An Asahi Pentax Takumar f/1.8 85mm Lens
Description:
black, body, E, elements, E, in maker's case |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 85mm f/1.8 worth today?
At recent UK auction, hammer prices have ranged from £138 to £500, so a clean user copy typically sells for a value somewhere inside that band depending on glass and mechanical condition.
How much does a Takumar 85mm f/1.8 sell for at auction?
The two recorded UK hammer results are £138 in June 2024 and £500 in March 2022, giving a midpoint price near £319 before buyer's premium.
Is the SMC version different from the earlier Super-Takumar 85mm f/1.8?
The Super-Multi-Coated designation indicates the later multi-coated revision, which generally offers improved flare control versus the single-coated Super-Takumar predecessor.
What mount does this lens use?
It is an M42 screw-mount lens, so it fits M42 bodies directly and other systems via an adapter.