Nikon 200-600mm f/9.5
The Nikon 200–600mm f/9.5 is a manual-focus super-telephoto zoom for the Nikon F mount, built in the film SLR era for long-reach applications such as wildlife, sports and aviation photography. Its slow constant f/9.5 maximum aperture reflects a design that prioritised reach and a compact optical layout over light-gathering speed.
Hammer prices in the UK auction market for this zoom are highly uneven: recent saleroom evidence shows a clean copy selling for as little as £60 in November 2025, while an earlier 2006 auction result reached £700. With only two data points the median sits at £380, but the 2025 hammer figure is a better guide to what the lens is worth today, as condition, haze and mechanical smoothness materially affect the price a 200–600mm f/9.5 sells for.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Ai-S | — | — | 0 | — |
| F | — | — | 1 | £451 – £451 |
| K | — | — | 0 | — |
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | USD 300 | £224 | 🇺🇸 eBay | — | |
Title: Nikon 20cm-60cm (200-600mm) f 9.5-10.5 zoom lens with box
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Nikon 20cm-60cm (200-600mm) f 9.5-10.5 zoom lens with box at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Location: Lansdale, PA, United States |
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| Jul 2026 | £285 | £285 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Nikon 200-600mm F9.5 Zoom Nikkor. F mount
Description:
In excellent condition and in full working order. Lens elements unmarked and free from fungus. Iris snaps freely and free from oil. Comes with original lens caps and original HN-10 Hood Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
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| Nov 2025 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 195) Title: A Nikon Zoom Nikkor 200-600mm f/9.5 Non Ai Lens
Description:
A Nikon Zoom Nikkor 200-600mm f/9.5 Non Ai Lens, serial no 300342, barrel VG, elements VG, with HN-10 hood, front and rear caps, lens manual, in |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 850 | £683 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14504) Title: Zoom-Nikkor 9,5/200-600mm
Description:
third and last version, in mint condition with both caps, hood HN-10, papers, maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Nov 2011 | EUR 600 | £514 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | chrome (early, no corner) | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 20 (Lot AI_20_13214) Title: Zoom-Nikkor 9.5/200-600mm
Description:
third and last version, in new condition with both caps, hood HN-10, papers, maker's box, matching Nikon hard case CE-3 new in maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 700 | £472 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_14989) Title: Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 9.5/200-600mm
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for Nikon AI, in very good condition with both caps Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 900 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 660 | £451 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | F | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26866) Title: Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 9,5/200-600mm
Description:
for Nikon F, third type, rare lens in beautiful condition, hood HN-10, both caps Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon 200-600mm f/9.5 worth at UK auction today?
Based on the two recorded UK hammer results, the price has ranged from £60 in 2025 to £700 in 2006, so a realistic current value for a usable copy is at the lower end of that range rather than the historic high.
How much does a Nikon 200-600mm f/9.5 sell for in clean condition?
The most recent saleroom sale was £60 in November 2025; cleaner examples with no haze or fungus can exceed this, but there is not enough recent data to quote a reliable premium.
Why is the value of this lens so variable?
The 2006 result of £700 and the 2025 result of £60 reflect both a long-term softening in demand for slow manual super-telephoto zooms and the strong influence of optical and mechanical condition on the final hammer price.