Nikon 35mm f/1.4 AIs
The Nikon 35mm f/1.4 AIs is a fast wide-angle prime in Nikon's manual-focus F-mount line, produced in the AIs generation that succeeded the earlier AI coupling standard. It was designed for low-light reportage and general wide-angle work on Nikon's manual-focus SLR bodies, and remains usable on modern Nikon digital bodies via the F-mount.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the 35mm f/1.4 AIs have sat between £190 and £288, based on the limited verified sales on record, giving a midpoint around £239 at saleroom level. As of 2026, what a clean copy sells for at auction depends heavily on glass condition and cosmetic wear, and the worth of a given example can shift well outside that band once the lens reaches retail dealers who add their own margin.
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.
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| Nov 2025 | £190 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 198) Title: A Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 Ai-S Lens
Description:
A Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 Ai-S Lens, serial no 461588, barrel G-VG, elements G-VG, with L1Bc filter, front and rear caps, in unbranded soft lens |
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| Mar 2023 | £288 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 76) Title: A Nikon AIs f/1.4 35mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 450416, body, VG-E, elements, G-VG, some very light internal marks |
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