Nikon 55mm f/2.8
The Nikon 55mm f/2.8 is a lens. CameraWorth tracks 53 sold prices for this model, with prices ranging from £24 to £2,809 (median £89).
Variants
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| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| AIs | — | — | 6 | £24 – £139 |
| Micro AF | — | — | 12 | £37 – £164 |
| Micro Ai-S | — | — | 32 | £42 – £2,809 |
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
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| Aug 2026 | USD 119 | £89 | 🇺🇸 eBay | AIs | |
Title: Nikon Micro NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 AiS Ai-S Prime Manual Focus Macro Lens Tested Exc+
Description:
Focus is smooth and well damped, the aperture is oil-free and snappy. Location: Seattle, WA, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 119 | £89 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro Ai-S | |
Title: Nikon Ai-S AIS Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 MF Macro Lens F Mount Clean Glass EXC++
Description:
Excellent for macro, product, copy work, and general shooting. Included: Rear cap only — no front cap. The final photo is a sample image taken with this lens — it is not the item for sale. - Glass is clean and clear of fungus. Location: Seattle, Washington, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 145 | £108 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro AF | |
Title: Nikon Nikkor AF 55mm f2.8 Micro Lens
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This Nikon Nikkor AF 55mm f/2.8 Micro lens is in excellent used condition and has been well cared for. The glass is clean and clear, free of scratches, fungus, or haze, with only minimal dust that does not affect image quality. Location: Princeton, NJ, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 370 | £277 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro Ai-S | |
Title: Overhaul! 【Almost Unused】 Nikon Ais Micro Nikkor 55mm F2.8 Macro Lens From Japan
Description:
・Nikon Orange Color Filter 056 with Box, Case. Almost Unused. The paper in 2nd photo is Copy of Repair Sheet. ・C opy of Repair Sheet. M number：2390. There are a few dusts. Above condition is based on my own opinion. Location: Shinagawa Ku, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 136 | £102 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro Ai-S | |
Title: [Near MINT] Nikon Ai-s Ais Micro Nikkor 55mm F2.8 MF Lens Genuine From Japan
Description:
Still usable for taking pictures. We are exhibiting valuable products from Japan. Inside the lens has been cleaned. Good condition with moderate signs of use, such as small scratches, paint wear, or tiny dents. Location: NAGOYA, AICHI, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 107 | £80 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro Ai-S | |
Title: Nikon Micro NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 AiS Ai-S Prime Manual Focus Macro Lens Tested
Description:
Focus is smooth and well damped, the aperture is oil-free and snappy. Location: Seattle, WA, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 190 | £142 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro Ai-S | |
Title: [Near MINT w/Filter] Nikon Ai-S AIS Micro NIKKOR 55mm F/2.8 MF Lens From JAPAN
Description:
Lens Filter. Front lens cap. Rear lens cap. tiny scuffs from normal use. Weekends are not available because office is closed. There are no scratches. There is no fog. Above condition is based on my own opinion. Location: NISHINOMIYA, HYOGO, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 56 | £42 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro Ai-S | |
Title: Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 AI-S Macro Manual Focus Lens No Fungus Both Caps
Description:
NIKON 55mm f2.8 MICRO LENS. Nice sharp lens. Photo of tomato shows sharpness of this lens. MANUAL FOCUS AIS. Location: Normal, Illinois, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 168 | £126 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro AF | |
Title: Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Macro Prime Lens F Mount [Near Mint] from Japan
Description:
Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8. Front cap (Nikon Original). Near Mint. 7 Near Mint. 9 Top Mint. 4 Very Good. Filter (Kenko). Rear cap (External). Location: Japan, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 89 | £67 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro Ai-S | |
Title: Nikon Nikkor AI-S 55mm f2.8 Micro Lens AIS *Read #990
Description:
This item is rated inFair condition. This item is in fair condition and has been fully tested as operational. Glass may have imperfections that may affect picture quality. The grade applies to the main item itself, not to any accessories that may be pictured. Location: Indianapolis, IN, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 170 | £127 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro Ai-S | |
Title: Nikon Nikkor 55mm f2.8 Micro Manual F Mount AIs AI-S (SN:498xxx) in Excellent+
Description:
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f2.8 Micro Manual F Mount AIs AI-S (SN:498xxx). Excellent+ Nikon Nikkor 55mm f2.8 Micro Manual F Mount AIs AI-S (SN:498xxx). Location: San Leandro, CA, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | £81 | £65 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 305) Title: A Nikon Micro-Nikkor f/2.8 55mm Lens
Description:
black, barrel VG, optics G, with caps, boxed. |
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| Aug 2026 | £89 | £89 | 🇬🇧 eBay | Micro Ai-S | |
Title: Nikon 55mm f/2.8 AI-S Micro Nikkor Lens
Description:
Nikon MF Lenses. Location: Beauly, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £110 | £110 | 🇬🇧 eBay | Micro Ai-S | |
Title: Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S Macro Lens – Boxed
Description:
Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S Macro Lens – Boxed – Very Good Condition. Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S macro lens in very good condition. Lens is clean and has been well looked after. Original box included. Location: North Walsham, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 120 | £90 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro AF | |
Title: Near MINT Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Macro Lens For F Mount From JAPAN
Description:
Lens filter. tiny scuffs from normal use. Excellent+++++. Pre-owned, almost no signs of use. Appearance is beautiful. Repair is required. It works properly. ■ Functional. Location: sagamihara-shi, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | £139 | £139 | 🇬🇧 eBay | AIs | |
Title: NIKON 55mm f2.8 MICRO-NIKKOR AIS *EXCELLENT* SERVICED
Description:
A fine example of Nikon's classic macro lens. It also doubles up as a an exceptional standard lens into the bargain. The optics are clean, clear, unmarked and with no inclusions. Location: BANBURY, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £188 | £188 | 🇬🇧 eBay | Micro Ai-S | |
Title: 【N MINT+++】Nikon Ai-s AIS Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 MF Macro Lens
Description:
TOTAL: NEAR MINT+++. We sterilize all our products with alcohol. And the optics are cleaned with a lens cleaner. By weight and shape of each product, we use 13 kind of cushioning materials and pursue safety and weight reduction. Location: Hyogo, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | AUD 329 | £171 | 🇦🇺 eBay | Micro Ai-S | |
Title: Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens
Description:
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Macro Lens | Nikon F Mount | Serviced. Mount Nikon F. Lens Hood Not included. Front lens cap. Rear lens cap. Every lens is individually inspected before sale. No active fungus. Location: Lemon Tree Passage, NSW, Australia |
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| Aug 2026 | £126 | £126 | 🇬🇧 eBay | AIs | |
Title: Near Mint Nikon Nikkor Ai-s AIS 55mm f/2.8 Micro Macro Lens MF Japan #0401
Description:
Optics Condition for lens. No oily on blade. Appearance condition. It works perfectly. Location: JP, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | £104 | £104 | 🇬🇧 eBay | Micro AF | |
Title: Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 55mm f2.8
Description:
Here is a Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 55mm f2.8. The lens is the Nikon F mount screw drive auto focus. This lens is in good condition, very clean. Location: Staines, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 eBay | AIs | |
Title: Nikon - Nikkor 55mm f2.8 micro nikkor lens ais
Description:
Nikon 55mm Micro f2.8 Ais lens. This is one of Nikon's sharpest manual lenses. This one is very clean with little to no wear on the body. I have two of these as they are so good. A good CLA service is all it needs. Location: Bridgnorth, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 100 | £75 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro AF | |
Title: Nikon 55mm AF Micro-Nikkor f/2.8 Lens (#183) *USED*
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Nikon 55mm AF Micro-Nikkor f/2.8 Lens (#183) *USED* at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Location: salt lake city, UT, United States |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 130 | £97 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro AF | |
Title: [Near Mint] Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Macro Prime Lens F Mount from Japan
Description:
◆Operation condition◆. ◆Appearance condition◆. Location: tokyo, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 169 | £144 | 🇪🇺 eBay | Micro AF | |
Title: Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 - SNr: 221373
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 - SNr: 221373 at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Graz, Austria |
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| Jul 2026 | £24 | £24 | 🇬🇧 eBay | AIs | |
Title: Nikon 55mm F2.8 Micro Nikkor AIS Manual Focus Macro Lens - FOR PARTS PLEASE READ
Description:
Lens is being sold for parts as the apertures are not stopping down at all and remain fixed open at F2.8. The focus ring is also very stiff to turn suggesting that the lubricants have dried internally. Location: Canterbury, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2026 | £121 | £121 | 🇬🇧 eBay | Micro AF | |
Title: Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Excellent+5 from Japan Z2405
Description:
Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 From Japan. Front cap (Nikon). Rear cap (Nikon). Lens filter (Nikon) : L18c. Excellent+++++. There is no fungus. Location: OSAKA, Japan |
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| May 2026 | £37 | £37 | 🇬🇧 eBay | Micro AF | |
Title: Nikon 55mm F/2.8 Micro Nikkor AF Macro Close Up Lens
Description:
optics appear to be good . I don't know if this has been apart. There is a ring adrift in rear section. Not tested. spares or repairs Location: LONDON, United Kingdom |
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| May 2026 | EUR 189 | £164 | 🇪🇺 eBay | Micro AF | |
Title: Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 2.8/55 Macro Lens 55mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
Description:
Der Blenden- und Fokusring läuft reibungslos. 55mm f/2.8 Makro Objektiv. Die Linsen sind sauber – keine Pilzbildung oder Ähnliches erkennbar. Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 2,8/55 Makro Lens. Mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren, die die Funktion nicht beeinträchtigen. Location: München, Germany |
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| Apr 2026 | £112 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 209) Title: A Micro-Nikkor f/2.8 55mm Ais Lens
Description:
black, serial number 528808, barrel VG, optics VG, with caps. |
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| Sep 2025 | £50 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 64) Title: A Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens
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A Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens, serial no 429703, barrel VG, elements VG, with front & rear caps, in matching serial number maker's box |
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| Jul 2025 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 129) Title: Four Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lenses
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Four Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lenses, all focus movement stuck or stiff, AF, barrels G, elements G |
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| Jul 2025 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 128) Title: Two Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lenses
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Two Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lenses, barrels G, elements G-VG |
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| Jul 2025 | £50 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 127) Title: A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens
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A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens, barrel G, elements G-VG, with front and rear caps |
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| Jul 2025 | £50 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 126) Title: A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens
Description:
A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens, barrel G, elements G-VG, with front and rear caps |
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| Jul 2025 | £45 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 125) Title: A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens
Description:
A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens, barrel G, elements G-VG, with front and rear caps |
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| Jan 2025 | £69 | £55 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 343) Title: A Nikon Micro-Nikkor f/2.8 55mm Ais Lens
Description:
black, barrel G, serial number 203173, optics G, light dust, with caps. |
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| Jan 2025 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 52) Title: A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens
Description:
A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens, serial no 746418, barrel G-VG, elements G-VG, with front and rear caps |
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| Jan 2025 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 53) Title: A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens
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A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens, serial no 262447, barrel G, elements G-VG, with front cap |
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| Dec 2024 | £56 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 256) Title: A Micro-Nikkor f/2.8 55mm Ai-S Lens
Description:
black, serial number 552432, barrel VG, aperture blades sticking open, optics G with light haze, with caps and HN-3 hood, in maker's packaging. |
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| Aug 2024 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 491) Title: A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens
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A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens, barrel G, elements G-VG, with front and unbranded rear cap |
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| Jun 2024 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 226) Title: A Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens
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A Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens, serial no 268648, barrel G, elements G, with front and rear caps |
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| Apr 2024 | £90 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro AF | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 213) Title: A Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Lens
Description:
A Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Lens, serial no 20941, auto focusing working, barrel G-VG, elements VG, with front and rear caps, in Nikon lens |
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| Apr 2024 | £50 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 171) Title: A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S lens
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A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S lens, serial no 201203, barrel G, elements G, with front and rear caps |
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| Jun 2023 | £69 | £55 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 69) Title: A Nikon Ais Micro-Nikkor f/2.8 55mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 440025, body G-VG, elements, VG, complete with filter and maker's caps |
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| Mar 2023 | £56 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | AIs | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 65) Title: A Nikon AI-S Micro-Nikkor f/2.8 55mm Camera Lens
Description:
black, body G, optics F-G, some haze & dust present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Apr 2019 | £96 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 306) Title: A Nikon Ais Micro-Nikkor f/2.8 55mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 460087, body, E, elements, G-E, some internal haze |
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| Nov 2016 | £120 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Thursday 3rd November 2016 at 10:00 (Lot 214) Title: A Nikon AIS Micro-Nikkor f/2.8 55mm Lens
Description:
A Nikon AIS Micro-Nikkor f/2.8 55mm Lens, black, serial no. 188539, body, E, elements, VG-E, in maker's case Estimate: £80 - £120 |
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| Jul 2016 | £140 | £140 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Including The Mike Simkin Magic Lantern Collection Thursday 7th July 2016 at 10:00 (Lot 584) Title: A Nikon Micro-Nikkor Ais f/2.8 55mm Lens
Description:
A Nikon Micro-Nikkor Ais f/2.8 55mm Lens, black, serial no. 507434, body, E, elements, VG, some very light internal dust, in maker's box Estimate: £70 - £100 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 3,200 | £2,809 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12613) Title: Nikon Micro-Nikkor 2,8/55mm 'NASA'
Description:
AI/S Nikkor with typical NASA markings and numbers: SED 33101581-301, S/N 1002, with NASA Property and inventory stickers, hand engraved number 781146, caps Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 2,600 | £2,205 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_11896) Title: Nikon Micro-Nikkor 2,8/55mm NASA
Description:
AI/S Nikkor with typical NASA markings and numbers: SED 33101581-301, S/N 1001, with stickers, front cap marked inside: P/N SED33101579-002 S/N 1023 Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,400 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 200 | £137 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Micro AF | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_25099) Title: AF Micro Nikkor 2.8/55mm
Description:
first AF Micro-Nikkor, only produced for a short period, with maker's box and papers Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 183 | £128 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24141) Title: Nikon Micro-Nikkor 2.8/55mm
Description:
AI-S, last version in mint condition, cap Estimate: EUR 280 - EUR 300 |
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| Nov -0001 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro Ai-S | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 220) Title: A Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens
Description:
A Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens, barrel G, elements G, with front and rear caps |
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