Nikon 20-35mm f/2.8
The Nikon 20-35mm f/2.8 AF Nikkor D is a professional-grade wide-angle zoom for the Nikon F mount, offering a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture across its range. Introduced in the 1990s, it was aimed at reportage, landscape and press photographers who needed a fast, versatile wide zoom on 35mm film bodies.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for this lens have sat around £100, with sales in both 2023 and 2025 closing at that level. On this limited evidence the median hammer result today is £100, and clean, fungus-free copies with smooth zoom and focus action are what sells for the top end of that range — buyers should treat these figures as wholesale saleroom results rather than retail value or what a dealer might ask.
Variants
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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: May 2025
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| May 2025 | £100 | Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 151) Title: A Nikon AF Nikkor 20-35mm f/2.8D Lens
Description:
A Nikon AF Nikkor 20-35mm f/2.8D Lens, serial no 205597, auto focusing working, barrel G-VG, elements VG, with front and rear caps |
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| Nov 2023 | £150 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 114) Title: A Nikon Af Nikkor D f/2.8 20-35mm Lens
Description:
Nikon F mount, black, serial no. 200310, body, VG-E, elements, VG, complete with maker's caps |
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| Mar 2023 | £100 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 90) Title: A Nikon AF Nikkor D f/2.8 20-35mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 212521, body, F-G, elements, VG, some very light internal haze Note: AF working at time of cataloguing when attached to Nikon body - |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Nikon 20-35mm f/2.8 AF Nikkor D sell for at UK auction?
Recorded UK auction hammer results show the lens selling for around £100, based on sales in 2023 and 2025.
What is a Nikon 20-35mm f/2.8 AF Nikkor D worth today?
On the limited hammer data available, its wholesale auction value sits at about £100; retail prices from dealers will typically be higher once commission, warranty and margin are added.
What should I check before buying one?
Prioritise optical condition — fungus, haze, separation and coating scratches — then mechanical feel of the zoom and focus rings, clean aperture blades, and a working AF screw-drive coupling.