What is the cheapest used Pentax SMC Pentax-A* 85mm f/1.4 in the UK?

The cheapest used Pentax SMC Pentax-A* 85mm f/1.4 currently listed is £478.94 at eBay, based on 3 listings compared across 1 UK retailers.

How many used Pentax SMC Pentax-A* 85mm f/1.4 are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 3 used Pentax SMC Pentax-A* 85mm f/1.4 listings available across 1 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

Is the used Pentax SMC Pentax-A* 85mm f/1.4 going up or down in price?

Over the past two weeks the average used price has risen 121.8%, from £447 to around £991, based on UsedLens daily price tracking across UK retailers.

Used Pentax SMC Pentax-A* 85mm f/1.4 for Sale — From £479

£478.94 Low price

£1535.68 High price

3 Listings

1 Retailers

2 New this week

Great for: portrait low light general

Pentax's premium A-star portrait prime — a manual-focus 85mm f/1.4 with an 'A' aperture setting.

The SMC Pentax-A* 85mm f/1.4 is a fast portrait prime from Pentax's A* (A-star) line, its premium optical tier, for the Pentax K bayonet mount. It sat at the top of the A-series portrait options with the 'A' aperture position for exposure automation.

This is a manual-focus lens with an 85mm focal length and a bright maximum aperture of f/1.4, carrying Super Multi Coating and an 'A' setting for camera-controlled aperture. As an A* design it belonged to Pentax's higher-specification range; confirm element count and filter thread on the specific sample.

The 85mm perspective and f/1.4 aperture give strongly flattering portraits with a very shallow depth of field and smooth background rendering. The extra speed suits low-light and available-light portraiture where maximum subject isolation is wanted.

A* lenses are the most sought-after and highest-priced of the vintage Pentax range, and the 85mm f/1.4 in particular commands strong money, so verify authenticity and condition carefully. Check for haze, fungus, coating wear and any oil on the aperture blades, and test focus-ring precision. It fits Pentax K digital bodies and adapts to mirrorless.

Avg £991, up 121.8% over 2 weeks

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Used Pentax SMC Pentax-A* 85mm f/1.4 price history

Tracking the used Pentax SMC Pentax-A* 85mm f/1.4 price? Over the past two weeks, the average has risen 121.8%, from £447 to around £991. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £735 and £1263 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 8 Jul – 26 Jul 2026.