Nikon 180-600mm f/8
The Nikon 180-600mm f/8 Zoom ED Ai-S is a manual-focus super-telephoto zoom for the Nikon F mount, using ED (extra-low dispersion) glass and the Ai-S meter coupling introduced in the early 1980s. With a constant f/8 maximum aperture and a 180-600mm range, it was built as a specialist optic for wildlife, sports and surveillance work where reach mattered more than speed.
Hammer prices at UK auction are thin for this lens, with the most recent saleroom result being £210 in November 2025 — a single data point rather than a trend, so today's value sits around that figure for a usable copy. Because it is a low-volume, specialist Ai-S super-tele, the price a clean example sells for can swing widely on condition, and a mint copy with original trunk case would be expected to clear that level. Buyers asking what one is worth should treat the £210 hammer as a wholesale floor rather than a retail benchmark.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Nikkor Ai-S | — | — | 0 | — |
| Nikkor K | — | — | 0 | — |
| Zoom Ai-S | — | — | 4 | £210 – £1,320 |
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: November 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £210 | Special Auction Services | Zoom Ai-S | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 196) Title: A Nikon Zoom Nikkor ED 180-600mm f/8 Ai-S Lens
Description:
A Nikon Zoom Nikkor ED 180-600mm f/8 Ai-S Lens, serial no 174892, barrel VG, elements VG, with HN-16 hood, front and rear caps, lens manual, in |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 1,000 | Leitz Auction | Zoom Ai-S | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_11887) Title: Zoom-Nikkor * ED 8/180-600mm
Description:
rare zoom lens for Nikon F in mint condition with hood HN-16, UV filter, both caps and soft carrying case Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Jun 2007 | £240 | Christie's | Zoom Ai-S | |
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Auction: Leica, Nikon, 35mm & Other Photographic Equipment (Lot 147) Title: Zoom-Nikkor *ED 180-600mm. f/8 no. 175044
Description:
Zoom-Nikkor *ED 180-600mm. f/8 no. 175044 Estimate: £500 - £800 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 1,320 | Leitz Auction | Zoom Ai-S | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_25105) Title: Zoom-Nikkor * ED 8/180-600mm
Description:
rare AI zoom lens with hood HN-16, tele-converter TC-300, all mint with case Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 2,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon 180-600mm f/8 Ai-S worth today?
The most recent UK auction hammer price was £210 in November 2025, so a usable copy currently sells for around that figure at saleroom level, with mint examples expected to achieve more.
How much does a Nikon 180-600mm f/8 Ai-S sell for at auction?
Sales data is limited to a single £210 hammer result, which gives a wholesale reference price but not a reliable range.
Is the Nikon 180-600mm f/8 Ai-S a rare lens?
Yes — it was a low-production specialist super-telephoto zoom, which is why auction appearances and price data points are scarce.
Does it use ED glass?
Yes, the model designation includes ED, indicating extra-low dispersion glass in the optical formula to control chromatic aberration at long focal lengths.