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Nikon 35mm f/1.4

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.

Variants

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
Ai 6 £180£2,282
Ai-S 18 £170£2,572
AIs 6 £190£374
G AF-S 6 £292£524
K 0
N C 3 £194£334
Z 4 £244£393

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: August 2026

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Aug 2026 USD 1,000 £748 🇺🇸 eBay Ai-S
Aug 2026 USD 606 £453 🇺🇸 eBay Ai-S
Aug 2026 USD 450 £337 🇺🇸 eBay Ai
Aug 2026 USD 562 £420 🇺🇸 eBay Ai-S
Aug 2026 USD 450 £337 🇺🇸 eBay Z
Aug 2026 USD 430 £322 🇺🇸 eBay AIs
Aug 2026 USD 326 £244 🇺🇸 eBay Z
Aug 2026 USD 495 £370 🇺🇸 eBay Z
Jul 2026 USD 430 £322 🇺🇸 eBay AIs
Jul 2026 £339 £339 🇬🇧 eBay Ai
Jul 2026 £520 £520 🇬🇧 eBay G AF-S
Jul 2026 USD 300 £224 🇺🇸 eBay AIs
Jul 2026 £180 £180 🇬🇧 eBay Ai
Jul 2026 USD 500 £374 🇺🇸 eBay AIs
Jul 2026 USD 526 £393 🇺🇸 eBay Z
Jul 2026 USD 665 £497 🇺🇸 eBay G AF-S
Jul 2026 USD 450 £337 🇺🇸 eBay G AF-S
Jul 2026 USD 701 £524 🇺🇸 eBay G AF-S
Jul 2026 USD 390 £292 🇺🇸 eBay G AF-S
Jul 2026 £260 £260 🇬🇧 eBay Ai-S
Jul 2026 USD 500 £374 🇺🇸 eBay G AF-S
Jul 2026 £261 £261 🇬🇧 eBay Ai
Jul 2026 £350 £350 🇬🇧 eBay Ai-S
Jun 2026 USD 259 £194 🇺🇸 eBay N C
Jun 2026 £280 £280 🇬🇧 eBay Ai-S
Jun 2026 USD 330 £247 🇺🇸 eBay N C
Jun 2026 £282 £282 🇬🇧 eBay Ai-S
Jun 2026 £313 £313 🇬🇧 eBay Ai-S
May 2026 USD 450 £334 🇺🇸 eBay N C
Apr 2026 £300 £240 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Ai-S
Nov 2025 £190 £190 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services AIs
May 2025 £200 £200 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services Ai
Nov 2024 £400 £320 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Ai-S
Mar 2023 £288 £230 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions AIs
Nov 2022 £438 £350 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Ai-S
May 2022 £212 £170 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions Ai-S
Jun 2016 £190 £190 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive)
Nov 2013 EUR 1,900 £1,592 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Ai-S
May 2013 EUR 2,400 £2,038 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Ai-S
Nov 2012 EUR 3,200 £2,572 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Ai-S
May 2012 EUR 3,000 £2,411 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Ai-S
Nov 2011 EUR 2,400 £2,058 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Ai-S
May 2011 EUR 2,600 £2,282 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Ai
Nov 2003 EUR 604 £418 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction Ai-S

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Nikon 35mm f/1.4 AIs sell for at UK auction?

Recorded hammer results sit between £190 and £288, with a midpoint near £239 based on the two sales on file.

What is a Nikon 35mm f/1.4 AIs worth today?

On the evidence available, the auction value today is broadly in the £190–£288 range, with condition of the glass and aperture being the main drivers of price.

Will it work on a modern Nikon DSLR?

Yes, the F-mount AIs coupling fits Nikon SLR and DSLR bodies that accept manual-focus F-mount lenses, though metering support varies by body.

Is the price premium over slower 35mm Nikkors justified?

The f/1.4 maximum aperture is the main reason buyers pay more than for slower 35mm Nikkors; if you do not need the extra stop, cheaper f/2 and f/2.8 options exist in the same mount.