Asahi Pentax 35mm f/2
The Asahi Pentax 35mm f/2 Super-Takumar is a fast wide-angle prime in the M42 screw-mount Takumar family, aimed at reportage and general-purpose shooting on Pentax Spotmatic-era SLRs. As one of the quicker 35mm primes of its day, it was intended for low-light and available-light work where the more common f/3.5 Takumars fell short.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for this lens have clustered between £60 and £94, with a median around £80 based on the 2025–2026 results in our sales history; an older 2022 sale reached £138. These are saleroom wholesale levels (commission excluded), so clean, fungus-free copies in 2026 typically sell for the £70–£95 range, while rougher examples with haze or blade oil drop to the low £60s. What a given copy is worth today depends heavily on glass clarity and focus feel rather than cosmetic wear alone.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| FA AL | — | — | 5 | £116 – £241 |
| SMC | — | — | 0 | — |
| SMC Pentax-A | — | — | 3 | £156 – £400 |
| SMC Pentax-M | — | — | 2 | £155 – £200 |
| SMC Takumar | — | — | 1 | £90 – £90 |
| Super-Takumar | — | — | 5 | £60 – £138 |
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: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | USD 200 | 🇺🇸 ebay | SMC Pentax-M | |
Title: SMC Pentax M 35mm f/2 Wide Angle MF Lens for K Mount【EXC+5】From JAPAN
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for SMC Pentax M 35mm f/2 Wide Angle MF Lens for K Mount【EXC+5】From JAPAN at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Kanazawa City, Ishikawa, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 241 | 🇺🇸 ebay | FA AL | |
Title: SMC PENTAX FA 35mm f/2 AL AF Wide Angle Prime Lens K Mount [NearMint] from Japan
Description:
Autofocus works properly. FA 35mm f/2 AL. Wide Angle Lens Near Mint. Total Condition[7.5/10]. Appearance[7.5/10]. Optical System[7.5/10]. 10 Like New. No haze/fog. Location: Japan, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £116 | 🇬🇧 ebay | FA AL | |
Title: [Almost Unused] Pentax FA 35mm f/2 AL From JAPAN
Description:
Almost Unused. ・For All Other Countries. ・For the United States. Important Notice Weekends are not available because office is closed. There is no balsam separation. There is no fungus. Location: Gyouda-shi, SAITAMA, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 259 | 🇺🇸 ebay | SMC Pentax-A | |
Title: [NEAR MINT] SMC PENTAX-A 35mm F/2 MF Wide Angle Lens K Mount From Japan #00084
Description:
■Optical system(Lens). The aperture ring can be moved into and out of the "A" position without pressing the lock button (as if the lock button is constantly pushed), of course no issues in operation. Location: Miyagi, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 203 | 🇺🇸 ebay | FA AL | |
Title: SMC Pentax FA 35mm F2 AL Lens for K / PK mount sn5745608
Description:
Aperture blades are clean and oil free. USED,goodlooking and working condition. Location: Wilsonville, OR, United States |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 155 | 🇺🇸 ebay | SMC Pentax-M | |
Title: Pentax SMC Pentax-M 35mm F/2 MF Lens From Japan
Description:
Other EU Countries8~27%. Germany~19%. France~20%. Very good80-89% of original condition. Has been used preciously. Functions perfect. Location: Fukuoka, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 210 | 🇺🇸 ebay | FA AL | |
Title: [MINT w/ Hood] Pentax SMC FA 35mm F/2 AL Wide Angle Lens K Mount From JAPAN #821
Description:
Front lens cap, Rear lens cap, Lens filter. Lens Hood. There is no large dusts. Functional;. No problem in the shooting. Total Condition;. Appearance is beautiful. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Location: Adachiku takenotsuka 6-16-10, TOKYO, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | £128 | 🇬🇧 ebay | FA AL | |
Title: [Mint] PENTAX SMC FA 35mm f/2 AL For K-Mount Wide Angle Lens From JAPAN
Description:
Lens: Beautiful condition. Total Condition: Mint. There are no large dusts. There are no scratches. There is no balsam separation. There is no fungus. There is no fog. Location: JP, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 400 | 🇺🇸 ebay | SMC Pentax-A | |
Title: Rare 【Top MINT+++】SMC Pentax A 35mm f/2 Wide Angle Lens For K mount from JAPAN
Description:
Front lens cap, Rear lens cap, Lens filter. There are no large dusts. Beautiful condition. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Appearance;. Above condition is based on my own opinion. Location: NISHIO, AICHI, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | £156 | 🇬🇧 ebay | SMC Pentax-A | |
Title: SMC Pentax-A 35mm F2.0, Pentax Caps, Excellent Optics, Rarely Available
Description:
The optics are clean and clear; the lens has been used and is working correctly with a snappy iris and smooth focusing. Wear and tear will be visible in the images and defects listed. The lens renders nicely and has a very smooth and assured feel to it. Location: Fareham, United Kingdom |
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| Feb 2026 | £94 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Super-Takumar | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 324) Title: An Asahi Opt. Co. Super-Takumar 35mm f/2 Wide Angle Camera Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 1010019, M42 mount, body G, focus throw excellent, optics F-VG, some light cleaning marks present to the front element, otherwise (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 2025 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Super-Takumar | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 303) Title: An Asahi Super-Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens
Description:
An Asahi Super-Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens, M42 mount, serial no 1015921, barrel VG, elements G-VG, with super Takumar 1:2 35mm hood, front and rear caps, |
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| Nov 2025 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Super-Takumar | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 304) Title: An Asahi Super-Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens
Description:
An Asahi Super-Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens, M42 mount, serial no 1259854, barrel VG, elements G-VG, with super Takumar 1:2 35mm hood, front and rear caps |
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| Nov 2025 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Super-Takumar | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 305) Title: An Asahi Super-Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens
Description:
An Asahi Super-Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens, M42 mount, serial no 1019078, barrel VG, elements G-VG, with front and rear caps, in Takumar lens case |
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| Mar 2025 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | SMC Takumar | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 77) Title: An Asahi Super Multi Coated Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens
Description:
An Asahi Super Multi Coated Takumar 35mm f/2 Lens, M42 mount, barrel G-VG, elements G-VG, with front and rear caps |
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| Mar 2022 | £138 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Super-Takumar | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 671) Title: An Asahi Pentax Super-Takumar f/2 35mm Lens
Description:
black, body, G, elemenets, VG, some light internal haze, with maker's caps |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Pentax 35mm f/2 Super-Takumar sell for in the UK?
Recent UK auction hammer prices run from about £60 to £94, with a median near £80; a 2022 sale reached £138, but current 2026 levels are lower.
What is a 35mm f/2 Super-Takumar worth if the glass has haze?
A hazy copy typically sells at the bottom of the range, around £60, because haze directly reduces contrast and is expensive to clean professionally.
Is the f/2 Super-Takumar more valuable than the f/3.5 version?
The provided sales history only covers the f/2 Super-Takumar, so we cannot quote a verified premium over the f/3.5, but the f/2 is the scarcer and faster optic in the Takumar 35mm line.
Does the M42 mount affect the price?
The M42 screw mount keeps the lens usable on a wide range of mirrorless bodies via cheap adapters, which supports the current £70–£95 auction band for clean copies.