Nikon 20-60cm f/9.5-10.5 Auto Nikkor Telephoto Zoom
The Nikon 20-60cm f/9.5-10.5 Auto Nikkor is a long-range telephoto zoom lens covering 200-600mm in modern notation, designed for distant subjects such as wildlife, aviation and sports. It mounts via the Nikon F bayonet and represents one of the more specialised entries in the Nikkor zoom catalogue from the manual-focus era.
Sales data for this lens is thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £80 in November 2025 sets the only datapoint for what a 20-60cm Auto Nikkor is currently worth at saleroom level in 2026. Because that figure is a wholesale auction price rather than a dealer asking price, retail value can sit meaningfully higher, and a clean copy with original hood and caps would likely sell for more than this single example suggests.
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 | £80 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 194) Title: A Nippon Kogaku Auto Nikkor Telephoto Zoom 20-60cm f/9.5-10.5 Non Ai Lens
Description:
A Nippon Kogaku Auto Nikkor Telephoto Zoom 20-60cm f/9.5-10.5 Non Ai Lens, serial no 170237, barrel G-VG, elements G-VG, with flter, Nikon hood, |
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 360 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_30258) Title: Nikkor Telephoto Zoom 9.5-10.5/20-60cm
Description:
first type, near mint Nikkor Auto Telephoto-Zoom, feet scale, both caps, in matching maker's box Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 900 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14503) Title: Nikkor Telephoto Zoom 9,5-10,5/20-60cm
Description:
first type, near mint Nikkor Auto Telephoto-Zoom, feet scale, both caps, in matching maker's box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2011 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 20 (Lot AI_20_13213) Title: Nikkor Telephoto Zoom 9.5-10.5/20-60cm
Description:
first type, mint Nikkor Auto Telephoto-Zoom, feet scale, both caps, in matching maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| May 2010 | EUR 700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11455) Title: Nikkor Telephoto Zoom 9,5-10,5/20-60cm
Description:
first type, near mint Nikkor Auto Telephoto-Zoom, feet scale, both caps, in matching wooden box Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 420 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26865) Title: Nikon Nikkor Telephoto-Zoom 9,5-10.5/20cm-60cm
Description:
for Nikon F, first type in near mint condition with caps, wooden box Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon 20-60cm f/9.5-10.5 Auto Nikkor zoom worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, one example sold for £80 hammer in late 2025, so today a similar copy is likely to fetch a comparable price at auction, though retail value is typically higher.
How much does the 20-60cm Auto Nikkor sell for at UK auction?
The only verified hammer price in our records is £80, which gives a rough indication of value rather than a firm market range.
Is the 20-60cm Auto Nikkor a rare lens?
It appears infrequently in UK salerooms compared with standard Nikkor primes, and the very limited sales history suggests it is an uncommon listing rather than a regular auction fixture.
What should I check before buying one?
Prioritise optical condition — fungus, haze and coating damage in the long barrel — and confirm that focus and zoom actions are smooth and that the aperture blades are clean and dry.