Used Pentax ME & MV film camera
Photo from a current eBay listing near the typical price.
Pentax · 35mm SLR

Pentax ME & MVUsed price, value & today's best deals

The auto-only ME and its budget siblings.

Type
35mm SLR
Film
35mm
Made
1976–1984
Lens mount
Pentax K
Exposure
Aperture priority
Without a battery
Needs one
Best safe deal right now£39 Tested · With lens · UK · 32% under typical View on eBay →
Updated 3h ago

Price sheet

eBay UK · typical Buy It Now price, delivered, import VAT included
Working?With one lensBody onlyWith lenses
Tested / working£57from £39 · 13£36from £22 · 51 listedtoo few to say
Working not stated£85from £35 · 23£40from £24 · 52 listedtoo few to say
Untested or faulty1 listedtoo few to say1 listedtoo few to say1 listedtoo few to say
New / unused–––

Each group has its own typical price, so an untested body is never compared with a tested camera and lens. Collector editions (black paint, titanium, limited runs) are shown but left out of the averages.

Price history

eBay UK · daily typical asking price

We started tracking this camera on 23 Oct 2026. The chart fills in as we record prices each day.

59 listings

  1. 01 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* Pentax MV1 35mm SLR Film Camera with 1:2 Pentax Asahi 50mm Lens
    UKUntestedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer 4d 18h · 0 bids
    gingertosseroy · 100% · 1,375 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £14 incl. £3 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  2. 02 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Pentax ME 35mm Film Camera Body - New Door Seals - Working Perfectly
    UKTestedBody onlyDealer
    coconut209 · 100% · 7,003 feedback
    £22 free postage 39% under typical View on eBay →
  3. 03 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Pentax ME 35mm SLR Film Camera Working w/ Pentax-M 135mm F/3.5 Lens & Strap
    UKTestedWith 135mm lensDealer 1h 21m · 7 bids
    ★ Top Rated vintagehoneypots · 99.8% · 250,670 feedback
    £22 free postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  4. 04 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Asahi Pentax MV1 35mm SLR Camera- body only
    UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate seller
    2011martinliverpool77 · 100% · 553 feedback
    • Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
    £24 incl. £2 postage 40% under · check it View on eBay →
  5. 05 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED Pentax ME 35mm SLR Camera Body — Untested, Needs Seals
    UKUntestedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer
    plantplant_9 · 100% · 219 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £24 incl. £2 postage Not enough data View on eBay →
  6. 06 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED Pentax ME SLR Body & Sigma Zoom 35-135mm 55mm dia Lens *UNTESTED*
    UKUntestedBundlePrivate sellerBest Offer
    jasonfffff · 100% · 146 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £24 incl. £2 postage Not enough data View on eBay →
  7. 07 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Asahi Pentax MV 35mm SLR Film Camera Black w/ Pentax 50mm f2 Lens
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensBlackPrivate seller 18h 40m · 0 bids
    bristol411 · 89.5% · 1,052 feedback
    • Low seller feedback
    £25 incl. £3 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  8. 08 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* Pentax ME 35mm SLR Film Camera with 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens
    UKUntestedWith 28-70mm lensDealer
    ★ Top Rated tcoates14 · 99.9% · 5,551 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £30 free postage Not enough data View on eBay →
  9. 09 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* Pentax MV1 Black with 50mm f2 Lens
    UKUntestedWith 50mm lensBlackPrivate seller 22h 35m · 0 bids
    dclsteve · 100% · 2,088 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £30 incl. £4 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  10. 10 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Pentax MV Body Only Black (Tested & Working) Original Box
    UKTestedBody onlyBlackDealerBest Offer
    whatsinthasheduk · 100% · 5,457 feedback
    £33 incl. £3 postage 8% under typical View on eBay →
  11. 11 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Asahi Pentax ME 35mm SLR Camera w/ SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7 Lens & Hoya Filter
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer 4d 1h · 0 bids
    miscshop2024 · 100% · 471 feedback
    £35 incl. £3 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  12. 12 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax MV 35mm SLR Film Camera, with SMC 50mm f1.7 Prime Lens
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate seller
    ddccb1 · 100% · 1,233 feedback
    • Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
    £35 incl. £3 postage 59% under · check it View on eBay →
  13. 13 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Great Condition Pentax ME with zoom lens
    UKNot statedWith lensPrivate seller
    honeybury · 99.5% · 2,495 feedback
    • Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
    £36 incl. £3 postage 57% under · check it View on eBay →
  14. 14 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax Super ME 35mm Film SLR Camera w/ 50mm Lens, Half Case + Neck Strap
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    tcopol-0 · 100% · 8 feedback
    • Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
    • Low seller feedback
    £37 incl. £3 postage 57% under · check it View on eBay →
  15. 15 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax Me 35mm SLR Film Camera
    UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer
    fraser.h.cameron · 100% · 498 feedback
    £37 incl. £3 postage 6% under typical View on eBay →
  16. 16 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Pentax ME Tested & Working SLR Camera Body
    UKTestedBody onlyDealer
    k-cameras · 100% · 2 feedback
    • Low seller feedback
    £39 incl. £4 postage 8% over typical View on eBay →
  17. 17 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Pentax MV & 50mm f2 lens, 35mm film camera, good working order, new seals (y)
    UKTestedWith 50mm lensNew sealsPrivate seller
    rodchenkopete · 100% · 959 feedback
    £39 incl. £5 postage 32% under typical View on eBay →
  18. 18 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax ME F Film Camera Body Only in very good condition
    UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer
    lenscamfoto · 100% · 1,002 feedback
    £40 incl. £3 postage About typical View on eBay →
  19. 19 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax ME Camera Auto and Lense A 8 A H I
    UKNot statedWith lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    sandybutler19882012 · 98.4% · 314 feedback
    • Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
    £45 incl. £3 postage 47% under · check it View on eBay →
  20. 20 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Pentax ME 35mm Camera with Pentax-M 1:3.5 28mm Lens- Tested & Working
    UKTestedWith 28mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    richjo123 · 99.7% · 5,705 feedback
    £46 incl. £3 postage 21% under typical View on eBay →
  21. 21 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Asahi Pentax ME 35mm SLR w/Cosinon-W 24mm 1:2.8
    UKNot statedWith 24mm lensPrivate seller
    2011martinliverpool77 · 100% · 553 feedback
    • Priced 40%+ under similar cameras: read the listing carefully (faults, missing parts, or a scam)
    £46 incl. £4 postage 46% under · check it View on eBay →
  22. 22 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Tested Pentax MV1 35mm SLR Film Camera & 50mm Lens. Free Warranty
    UKTestedWith 50mm lensDealer
    sandsman2 · 100% · 21,006 feedback
    £50 free postage 13% under typical View on eBay →
  23. 23 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Pentax ME 35mm Film Camera with 28mm Cosinon Lens & Case Tested Working
    UKTestedWith 28mm lensDealerBest Offer
    theresellbusiness · 99.8% · 5,228 feedback
    £53 incl. £3 postage 7% under typical View on eBay →
  24. 24 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED PENTAX ME 35mm CAMERA AND LENS WITH EXTRAS IN CARRY CASE…
    UKNot statedWith lensDealer
    ja447722 · 100% · 1,980 feedback
    £54 incl. £10 postage 36% under typical View on eBay →
  25. 25 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED* Asahi Pentax ME 35mm SLR Film Camera With Lens
    UKTestedWith lensDealerBest Offer
    highlifejamtoe · 99.8% · 2,396 feedback
    £55 incl. £4 postage About typical View on eBay →
  26. 26 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax ME Asahi 35mm SLR Film Camera SMC PENTAX M 1:1.7 50mm Lens - Photography
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensDealerBest Offer
    ★ Top Rated flippinrichh · 99.9% · 2,045 feedback
    £57 free postage 33% under typical View on eBay →
  27. 27 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax Asahi Vintage Camera ME 35 mm SLR M Series
    UKNot statedBody onlyDealer
    bargains972 · 99.7% · 1,904 feedback
    £59 incl. £4 postage 49% over typical View on eBay →
  28. 28 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED PENTAX ME 35mm SLR + SMC PENTAX-M 50mm F1.7 LENS , WORKING ! (342)
    UKTestedWith 50mm lensDealer
    tpolony · 99.9% · 43,218 feedback
    £60 free postage About typical View on eBay →
  29. 29 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax ME 35mm Film SLR Camera SMC Cosinon 135mm f3.5 Lens
    UKNot statedWith 135mm lensDealer
    real.camera.liverpool · 99.9% · 10,087 feedback
    £60 free postage 30% under typical View on eBay →
  30. 30 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Vintage Pentax ME 35mm SLR Film Camera with 50mm Lens, Original Case & Strap
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensDealer
    abscp-online · 96.4% · 9,557 feedback
    • Low seller feedback
    £60 free postage 30% under typical View on eBay →
  31. 31 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Pentax ME F 35mm Film SLR Camera Tested Working
    UKTestedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer
    kernowpaul · 100% · 1,521 feedback
    £61 incl. £3 postage 71% over typical View on eBay →
  32. 32 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Pentax ME 35mm Film Camera + SMC 35-80mm Lens - WORKING Meter - Cleaned
    UKTestedWith 35-80mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    tummuz · 100% · 103 feedback
    £72 incl. £4 postage 25% over typical View on eBay →
  33. 33 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax ME 35mm SLR Camera & Sirius 28-70mm Zoom Lens
    UKNot statedWith 28-70mm lensPrivate seller
    2011martinliverpool77 · 100% · 553 feedback
    £72 incl. £4 postage 15% under typical View on eBay →
  34. 34 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Pentax ME 35mm SLR with 50mm f/1.7 Lens + Batteries – Tested – VGC
    UKTestedWith 50mm lensDealer
    ★ Top Rated colinscameras · 99.8% · 9,173 feedback
    £73 free postage 26% over typical View on eBay →
  35. 35 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Exc+5 READ] Pentax Me K-Mount 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only from JAPAN
    JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded ExcellentDealer
    maui_camera_japan · 100% · 3,422 feedback
    • The title says "read" or "see description": the seller is pointing at a fault or a missing part
    £74 incl. £27 postage + ~£12 import VAT 87% over typical View on eBay →
  36. 36 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Japanese Pentax ME 35mm SLR Film Camera + 75-150mm
    UKNot statedWith 75-150mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    cap-8536 · 100% · 176 feedback
    £75 incl. £7 postage 12% under typical View on eBay →
  37. 37 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax ME F Vintage 50mm Film Camera with f/1.2 50mm Prime Lens
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer
    adams2706 · 100% · 333 feedback
    £82 incl. £3 postage About typical View on eBay →
  38. 38 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax ME 35mm SLR Camera with SMC Pentax-M f:1.7 50mm Lens
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate seller
    2011martinliverpool77 · 100% · 553 feedback
    £88 incl. £4 postage About typical View on eBay →
  39. 39 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED* Vintage Pentax ME 35mm SLR Film Camera + 50mm 28-70mm 70-210mm 60-300mm Lenses
    UKTestedBundleNew sealsDealer
    thelostmeeple · 99.8% · 7,396 feedback
    £90 incl. £3 postage Not enough data View on eBay →
  40. 40 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax ME 35mm SLR film camera with additional lenses
    UKNot statedBundlePrivate seller 1d 21h · 0 bids
    durhamsack · 100% · 47 feedback
    £92 incl. £8 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  41. 41 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED Pentax ME Camera with 35-135mm lens - used condition but working
    UKTestedWith 35-135mm lensDealer
    cameras_by_oscar · 100% · 1,775 feedback
    £94 incl. £4 postage 64% over typical View on eBay →
  42. 42 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax ME + 50mm f/1.7 SMC Pentax-M Lens
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensDealerBest Offer
    teddington_photographic · 99.7% · 3,365 feedback
    £95 free postage 12% over typical View on eBay →
  43. 43 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* RARE Pentax ME Black with 50mm F1.7
    UKUntestedWith 50mm lensBlackPrivate seller 12h 6m · 0 bids
    dclsteve · 100% · 2,088 feedback
    • Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
    £104 incl. £4 postage Current bid Bid on eBay →
  44. 44 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax ME 35mm SLR Camera with Chinon 50mm f/1.9 Lens & Toshiba ES-25L Flash
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensDealer
    cameras_by_oscar · 100% · 1,775 feedback
    £104 incl. £4 postage 22% over typical View on eBay →
  45. 45 ▸ GB ▸ TESTED* Pentax ME Camera with Pentax 50mm f2 lens and flash - near mint
    UKTestedWith 50mm lens Film testedGraded Near MintDealer
    cameras_by_oscar · 100% · 1,775 feedback
    £104 incl. £4 postage 81% over typical View on eBay →
  46. 46 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax Super Me, Pentax Espio 140, Lenses And Accessories Bundle
    UKNot statedBundlePrivate sellerBest Offer
    shellyr1708 · 100% · 222 feedback
    £111 incl. £6 postage Not enough data View on eBay →
  47. 47 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Vintage PENTAX ME 35mm Film Camera+PENTAX-M 50mm F1.7 Lens+PENTAX ME II Winder
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate seller
    syabo000 · 100% · 1,964 feedback
    £112 incl. £8 postage 32% over typical View on eBay →
  48. 48 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* [MINT] Pentax ME Black From JAPAN
    JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackDealerBest Offer
    tokyo-photos-cameras-lenses · 100% · 22 feedback
    £113 incl. £31 postage + ~£19 import VAT 214% over typical View on eBay →
  49. 49 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* READ [Almost MINT] Pentax ME 35mm SLR Film Camera Silver w/50mm f/1.7 Lens #8082
    JapanTestedWith lensGraded MintPrivate seller
    japan_cameras_4u · 99.7% · 2,299 feedback
    • The title says "read" or "see description": the seller is pointing at a fault or a missing part
    £121 incl. £11 postage + ~£20 import VAT 111% over typical View on eBay →
  50. 50 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Asahi Pentax ME 35mm SLR Camera + SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4 Sigma 28-200 Tokina
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensDealer
    ryszarzimn_0 · 100% · 644 feedback
    £122 incl. £23 postage 43% over typical View on eBay →
  51. 51 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Pentax ME 35mm Film Manual SLR Camera with Pentax-M 50mm F/2 SMC Lens
    UKNot statedWith 50mm lensDealerBest Offer
    ★ Top Rated photosolutioncouk · 100% · 13,095 feedback
    £125 free postage 47% over typical View on eBay →
  52. 52 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Pentax ME Black SLR Film SMC Pentax-M 50mm f1.4 Lens [Near MINT] From JAPAN #667
    JapanNot statedWith 50mm lensGraded Near MintBlackDealer
    lingenterpr-0 · 99.8% · 445 feedback
    £144 free postage + ~£24 import VAT 69% over typical View on eBay →
  53. 53 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Exc+5] Pentax ME Silver 35mm Film Camera + Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 From JAPAN
    JapanNot statedWith 50mm lensGraded ExcellentDealer
    asahi_camera · 100% · 1,121 feedback
    £151 incl. £35 postage + ~£25 import VAT 78% over typical View on eBay →
  54. 54 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [NEAR MINT] Pentax ME 35mm SLR Silver w/ SMC Pentax-M 50mm f1.7 Lens JAPAN
    JapanNot statedWith 50mm lensGraded Near MintDealer
    mictok_98 · 100% · 766 feedback
    £156 free postage + ~£26 import VAT 83% over typical View on eBay →
  55. 55 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED PENTAX MV-1 SLR CAMERA + 28 f3.5 & 50 f1.2 lenses /case.
    UKNot statedBundlePrivate seller
    birdbikemarty · 100% · 1,402 feedback
    £161 incl. £5 postage Not enough data View on eBay →
  56. 56 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter works [ MINT ] Pentax ME 35mm SLR Camera SMC M 50mm F/1.7 Lens From JAPAN
    JapanTestedWith 50mm lensGraded MintPrivate seller
    pa-camera · 100% · 381 feedback
    £171 free postage + ~£29 import VAT 198% over typical View on eBay →
  57. 57 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* 🎬[ NEAR MINT+] Pentax MV-1 35mm SLR SMC-M 50mm F/1.7 Lens Winder ME II fm...
    JapanTestedWith 50mm lensGraded Near MintPrivate seller
    clover-co.japan-camera · 100% · 217 feedback
    £175 free postage + ~£29 import VAT 205% over typical View on eBay →
  58. 58 ▸ DE ▸ NOT STATED Pentax Me camera analogue camera 1:17 / 50 mm with winder + accessories (0324-063
    GermanyNot statedWith 50mm lensDealer
    rs-aalen · 99.6% · 19,729 feedback
    £206 incl. £21 postage + ~£34 import VAT 142% over typical View on eBay →
  59. 59 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED 【MINT in Box】 Pentax ME Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera SMCM 50mm F2 Lens From JAPAN
    JapanNot statedWith 50mm lensGraded MintBoxedPrivate seller
    came_came_camera_from_japan · 100% · 898 feedback
    £292 free postage + ~£49 import VAT 243% over typical View on eBay →

Where these cameras are posted from

UK sellers49 listingscheapest tested £22
Japan9 listingscheapest tested £113
Europe1 listingno tested Buy It Now

Prices from outside the UK include about 20% import VAT. Over £135 the courier may add a handling fee, and customs duty can apply. Work out the full cost with the import cost calculator.

A * after the working status means it comes from the seller's description, not the title.

Before you buy a used ME & MV

  1. Auto only: check it on fresh batteries.
  2. Fire every shutter speed with the back open: 1 second should sound clearly longer than 1/2, and the fast speeds should look different.
  3. Check the light seals around the back door and the mirror foam: they turn sticky or crumble with age (about £20 to replace).
  4. Look through the lens against a light for haze, fungus or scratches.
  5. Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee covers a camera that doesn't work as described, but only if you pay through eBay. Our used film camera checklist has the tests to do the day it arrives.

Battery: 2x LR44 / SR44. The camera won't work without it. Battery finder →

Questions buyers ask

How much is a used ME & MV worth?

On eBay UK today a tested / working, with lens Pentax ME & MV typically costs £57 delivered, with most between £53 and £104. A tested body on its own is about £36. These are asking prices, so many sell for a little less, especially with Best Offer.

Is it cheaper to buy a ME & MV from Japan?

9 of the 59 Pentax ME & MV listings on eBay UK right now are posted from Japan. The cheapest tested one from Japan is £113 including about 20% import VAT, against £22 for the cheapest tested one from a UK seller. Japanese dealers grade cosmetic condition carefully ("Near Mint", "Exc+5"), but you pay import VAT and sometimes a courier fee, and returns take longer. All the prices on this page already include the VAT estimate.

What battery does the ME & MV take?

2x LR44 / SR44.

Is a tested ME & MV worth paying more for?

Right now tested examples are listed at about £28 (32%) less than ones where the seller doesn't say. A film-tested camera is the safest buy: an untested one can need a service costing £60 to £150.

What should I check before buying a used ME & MV?

Auto only: check it on fresh batteries. Fire every shutter speed with the back open: 1 second should sound clearly longer than 1/2, and the fast speeds should look different.

Are these sold prices?

No, they're asking prices from live eBay listings, refreshed daily. We record the daily typical price, so the history chart shows how asking prices move.

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