Early Asahi Pentax camera with Takumar 55mm f/2.2

[Attila]

Is anybody can estimate value of this camera ?

[lgrabun]

It's not Spotmatic, is it? Anyway, I would value it for, erm, $25 without lens.

Just my vague feeling, mind you, I am no expert.

[Attila]

Seems not valuable than others , this was the first version of Asahi SLR I guess from 1957, lens is rare. I have an opportunity to buy it locally for 40 EUR. I am thinking on to buy it, this is the reason why I am asking the value. I have many unsellable , praktica, pentax , zenit body. I don't think so need more .... Carsten ? Do you know at least the lens value ?

[Jigt]

Maybe you want to trade it?

for a zenit 3m with a helio 44 on it?

or a practica lyl with a meyer 1.8 50mm

Guido

[Attila]

I am not collect cameras just lenses, sorry. I have many unsellable Praktica and other bodies. I bought them for their lenses. I couldn't sell my Asahi Pentax 1000 body too. This camera perhaps interesting to me if quiet rare , I don't know is it enough rare or not.

[Katastrofo]

Attila, looks like the lens all by itself would be worth 40 Euro.

Bill

[Jigt]

I'm not a colector but as I am a Penrax freak, I like it a lot.

Guido

[Attila]

Thanks guys! Seems I have to go back for this camera.

[Jigt]

This seems similar!
Guido
http://www.pbase.com/gummiebear/auto_takumar_55mm_f2

[Attila]

Camera is same,first Pentax with pentaprism,lens is faster f/2.0 and perhaps more rare.