Lot # 19 - Asahi Pentax Spotmatic 35mm Camera, Takumara Lens, Toshiba Filters +

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: Pick ups are Friday March 6th, 9am-3pm and Saturday March 7th, 9am-noon, by appointment.
Start Date/Time: 25-Feb-2026 7:00:00 PM
End Date/Time: 04-Mar-2026 7:18:00 PM
Current bid:

$26.00

Highest bidder:

MrsSpock

This sale will end in:
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Description :

Asahi Pentax Spotmatic 35mm Camera, Lenses, Filters 

The Asahi Pentax Spotmatic is a legendary 35mm SLR film camera produced by the Asahi Optical Co. from 1964 to 1976. It is widely celebrated for introducing through-the-lens (TTL) metering to a mass audience, making it a favorite for both vintage enthusiasts and those learning the "exposure triangle" of photography.


Serial number 4475000 identifies this lens as a Pentax Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (Model 37801) which was produced between 1966 and 1971. 

Aperture Range: Maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum of f/16.Optical Design: A 7-element in 6-group construction.

Standard M42 screw mount, making it easily adaptable to modern mirrorless and DSLR cameras.

Uses a standard 49mm filter thread. 

Renowned for its all-metal construction and exceptionally smooth manual focusing.


Auction History

Highest bidder is MrsSpock

Date Bid User
02-Mar-2026 6:27:03 AM $26.00 MrsSpock
27-Feb-2026 1:21:45 AM $25.00 Flash
27-Feb-2026 1:21:45 AM $25.00 Laugh
26-Feb-2026 2:53:55 PM $21.00 Flash
26-Feb-2026 2:53:47 PM $20.00 vintagevibes
26-Feb-2026 2:53:47 PM $20.00 Flash
26-Feb-2026 2:53:41 PM $16.00 vintagevibes
26-Feb-2026 2:53:41 PM $15.00 Flash
26-Feb-2026 2:53:06 PM $6.00 vintagevibes
25-Feb-2026 9:12:49 PM $5.00 Flash

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