What is the cheapest used Pentax LX in the UK?

The cheapest used Pentax LX currently listed is £320.20 at eBay, based on 8 listings compared across 4 UK retailers.

How many used Pentax LX are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 8 used Pentax LX listings available across 4 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

Is the used Pentax LX going up or down in price?

Over the past two weeks the average used price has fallen 6.5%, from £368 to around £344, based on UsedLens daily price tracking across UK retailers.

Used Pentax LX for Sale — From £320

£320.20 Low price

£681.16 High price

8 Listings

4 Retailers

1 New this week

4 Reduced

Great for: general portrait street landscape

Pentax's flagship professional SLR with weather sealing, titanium shutter, and K mount.

The Pentax LX, introduced in 1980, was Pentax's professional-grade 35mm SLR and remained in production until 1997 with incremental updates. It featured a titanium-alloy shutter, modular viewfinder system, aperture-priority auto-exposure, and environmental sealing against dust and light moisture. It was positioned to compete with the Nikon F3 and Canon F-1 for professional use.

Pentax K bayonet mount, titanium-alloy horizontal-travel shutter (4 seconds to 1/2000s), aperture-priority AE and manual, TTL OTF (off-the-film) flash metering, interchangeable viewfinders (FA-1, FB-1, FA-1W), environmental sealing.

The LX's standout features are its OTF flash metering (measures light reflected from the film plane during exposure for precise flash output) and modular viewfinder system. It accepts all Pentax K and M-series lenses. The LX is regarded as one of the finest mechanical SLRs in the Pentax system and is sought by professional film photographers.

Test all exposure modes and verify OTF flash metering with a compatible flash unit. Check the titanium shutter for curtain damage. Inspect viewfinder clarity and confirm the interchangeable finder mechanism operates correctly. Check environmental seals. Battery compartment contacts should be clean.

Avg £344, down 6.5% over 2 weeks

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ProductPriceRetailer

Near Mint. Late model. Pentax LX 35mm. Body Only. Excellent Condition. eBay

£320.20 £336.52

eBay

Pentax LX 35mm Professional SLR Camera Body with Original Box eBay

£367.96

eBay

Pentax LX c/w 50mm f1.4 Kit Nik and Trick

£489.95

Nik and Trick

Late [N MINT] Pentax LX 35mm Film Camera SMC 28mm Lens Waist Level Finder Kit eBay

£681.16 £706.16

eBay

PENTAX LX + Asahi zoom 35-70mm 1:2.8 1:3.5 + 28mm lens Kit eBay

£353.50 £373.90

eBay

Pentax LX + 50mm F1.7 Kit Recent Average London Camera Exchange

£379.99

London Camera Exchange

Pentax LX + 50mm F1.7 + Motor Drive + WLF Kit The Classic Camera

£499.00

The Classic Camera

Pentax LX + 50mm F1.7 + Motor Drive Kit eBay

£503.48 £520.16

eBay

Used Pentax LX price history

Tracking the used Pentax LX price? Over the past two weeks, the average has fallen 6.5%, from £368 to around £344. Depending on shutter count and condition, expect to pay between £320 and £368 for a used body.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 3 Jul – 23 Jul 2026.