Nikon 55mm f/3.5
Optic: 5/4 | Angle: 43° | Angle DX: 28°50 | Min f/: 32 | Blades: 6 | Close: 0.241 | Macro: 1:2/1:1 | Focus Throw: 300° | Filter: 52mm | Diam: 66mm | Length: 55mm | Total Length: 64.5mm | Weight: 245g
Variants
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| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Micro Ai | — | — | 7 | £20 – £80 |
| Micro F | — | — | 3 | £82 – £719 |
| Micro K | — | — | 0 | — |
| Micro-P F | — | — | 1 | £521 – £521 |
| Micro-P·C C | — | — | 2 | £35 – £53 |
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 70 | £52 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro Ai | |
Title: Nikon Ai Micro Nikkor 55mm F/3.5 MF "Excellent" (Nikon F mount) From Japan
Description:
Nikon Ai Micro Nikkor 55mm F/3.5. There are little markings(It does not affect photography). About Importer's Obligation. There are 2 point fungus. Optical system. Tiny dust (It does not affect photography). Location: Nishinomiya-shi, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 65 | £49 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro Ai | |
Title: Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 MF Lens AI
Description:
Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 AI manual focus lens. Very good condition, as shown. Estate item from large camera and lens collection. Location: Portland, Oregon, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 110 | £82 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Micro F | |
Title: [Top MINT] Nikon Micro Nikkor non Ai 55mm f/3.5 Macro MF Lens From JAPAN
Description:
There is no large dusts. ・For the United States. Important Notice There is no fog. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Above condition is based on my own opinion. Serial Number;. Location: kumamoto-si,nishi-ku, KUMAMOTO, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | £53 | £53 | 🇬🇧 eBay | Micro-P·C C | |
Title: Nikon Micro-Nikkor-P.C 55mm f/3.5 macro/close focus lens
Description:
The Nikon Micro-Nikkor-P.C 55mm f/3.5 macro/close focus lens is a high-quality, full-frame lens particularly designed for Nikon cameras. With a maximum aperture of f/3.5, this prime lens allows for sharp focus and excellent image quality. The lens features manual focus and is ideal for capturing detailed close-up shots, perfect for macro photography. Made of durable aluminium, this vintage lens from the 1970s is a reliable choice for photographers looking to capture stunning images with a unique perspective. This lens is in a used condition. Location: Leicester, United Kingdom |
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| Apr 2026 | £44 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Micro-P·C C | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 220) Title: A Nikon micro-Nikkor-P.C f/3.5 55mm Lens
Description:
black, serial number 772482, barrel VG, optics VG, with caps and hood NOTE: THE LENS HOOD IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS LOT, IT IS PART OF THE FOLLOWING |
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| Jan 2026 | £100 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Micro Ai | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 495) Title: A Nikon Micro-Nikkor f/3.5 55mm Ai Lens
Description:
black, serial number 1006940, barrel VG, optics VG, with caps. |
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| May 2025 | £25 | £20 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Micro Ai | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 259) Title: A Nippon Kogaku Micro-Nikkor f/3.5 55mm Ai Lens
Description:
black, barrel F-G, optics F-G, with caps. |
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| May 2025 | £45 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro Ai | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 170) Title: A Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 Ai Lens
Description:
A Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 Ai Lens, serial no 1060276, barrel G, elements G-VG, with front and rear caps |
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| Jan 2025 | £62 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 58) Title: A Nikon Micro-Nikkor Auto f/3.5 55mm Camera Lens
Description:
black, body G-VG, body VG, optics G, some dust present, together with an M macro extension tube, with corresponding effective aperture scale, in lens (Qty: 1) |
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| Aug 2024 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro Ai | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 729) Title: A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 Ai Lens
Description:
A Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 Ai Lens, barrel VG, elements VG, in PK-13 27.5 extension tube, with front and rear caps |
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| Apr 2023 | £50 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | Micro Ai | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 237) Title: A Nikon Micro-Nikkor-P Auto 55mm f/3.5 AI Lens
Description:
A Nikon Micro-Nikkor-P Auto 55mm f/3.5 AI Lens, serial no 712916, barrel G, light wear, elements VG, with Nikon front cap and unbranded rear cap |
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| Jun 2020 | EUR 800 | £719 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Micro F | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 36 (Lot AI_36_38045) Title: Nikon Micro-Nikkor 3.5/5.5cm
Description:
the very rare first version of Micro-Nikkor (type 1) in beautiful, near mint condition, condition, focusing to 1:1 magnification without an extender, clean optics, with front cap, plastic keeper and maker's box (different number) Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Jan 2019 | £30 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Photographica Auction Tuesday 22nd January 2019 at 10.00 (Lot 46) Title: A Micro-Nikkor f/3.5 55mm Lens
Description:
A Micro-Nikkor f/3.5 55mm Lens, serial no 204301, barrel F, marked "Kit 1", heavy wear, elements G Estimate: £60 - £80 |
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| Jan 2019 | £35 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Photographica Auction Tuesday 22nd January 2019 at 10.00 (Lot 45) Title: A Micro-Nikkor f/3.5 55mm Lens
Description:
A Micro-Nikkor f/3.5 55mm Lens, serial no 193481, barrel G, elements F, a few fungus spots on rear element Estimate: £50 - £80 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 600 | £521 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Micro-P F | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34539) Title: Nikon 3.5/5.5cm Micro-Nikkor
Description:
Nippon Kogaku, second version (type 2) of this very rare pre-set Micro-Nikkor lens with Nikon F bayonet, it comes with very clear and clean glass and just small signs of use at the barrel, the focusing ring is smooth and easy, aperture pre-set is snappy and fully working, with front and rear cap in Nippon Kogaku leather keeper Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2016 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Thursday 3rd November 2016 at 10:00 (Lot 213) Title: A Nikon Micro-Nikkor-P f/3.5 55mm Lens
Description:
A Nikon Micro-Nikkor-P f/3.5 55mm Lens, black, serial no. 724071, body, E, elements, VG, some very light internal marks, with PK-3 adapter, in maker's bubble and box Estimate: £50 - £70 |
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| Nov 2016 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Thursday 3rd November 2016 at 10:00 (Lot 212) Title: A Nikon Micro-Nikkor f/3.5 55mm Lens
Description:
A Nikon Micro-Nikkor f/3.5 55mm Lens, black, serial no. 256697, body, E, elements, VG-E, in maker's bubble and box Estimate: £50 - £70 |
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 900 | £636 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Micro F | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_33058) Title: Nikon Micro-Nikkor 3.5/5.5cm
Description:
very rare first version of Micro-Nikkor in excellent condition, focusing to 1:1 magnification without an extender, clean optics, caps Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 120 | £82 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26852) Title: Nikon Micro-Nikkor Auto 3.5/55mm
Description:
second version in meter, clean lenses, cap Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 300 |
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