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Jupiter 85mm f/2

The Jupiter 85mm f/2 is a lens. CameraWorth tracks 22 auction records for this model, with prices ranging from £35 to £220 (median £81).

Variants

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Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
Jupiter-9 — — 22 £35 – £220

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: July 2026

Date Price Source Variant
Jul 2026 £195 ebay Jupiter-9
Jul 2026 £90 ebay Jupiter-9
Jul 2026 £170 ebay Jupiter-9
Jul 2026 £179 ebay Jupiter-9
Jul 2026 £170 ebay Jupiter-9
Nov 2025 £35 pedia_sales_londoncamera Jupiter-9
Nov 2025 £50 Special Auction Services Jupiter-9
Nov 2025 £60 Special Auction Services Jupiter-9
Sep 2025 £70 Special Auction Services Jupiter-9
Sep 2025 £70 Special Auction Services Jupiter-9
Aug 2025 £81 Flints Auctions Jupiter-9
Jan 2025 £80 Special Auction Services Jupiter-9
Jan 2025 £80 Special Auction Services Jupiter-9
Jan 2025 £45 Special Auction Services Jupiter-9
Oct 2024 £106 Flints Auctions Jupiter-9
Aug 2024 £80 Special Auction Services Jupiter-9
Aug 2024 £100 Special Auction Services Jupiter-9
Jun 2024 £81 Flints Auctions Jupiter-9
Aug 2022 £75 Flints Auctions Jupiter-9
Aug 2022 £106 Flints Auctions Jupiter-9
Mar 2014 EUR 220 Leitz Auction Jupiter-9
Nov -0001 £70 Special Auction Services Jupiter-9

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