Nikon 85mm f/1.4
Optic: 7/5 | Angle: 28°30 | Angle DX: 18°50 | Min f/: 16 | Blades: 9 | Close: 0.85 | Macro: 1:7.9 | Focus Throw: 125° | Filter: 72mm | Diam: 80.5mm | Length: 64.5mm | Total Length: 72.5mm | Weight: 620g | Features: CRC
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Ai-S | — | — | 9 | £151 – £938 |
| D IF AF | — | — | 3 | £190 – £400 |
| G IF AF-S | — | — | 0 | — |
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.
Prices updated: September 2025
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| Sep 2025 | £238 | Flints Auctions | Ai-S | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 525) Title: A Nikon Nikkor Ais f/1.4 85mm Lens
Description:
black, serial number 214009, barrel VG, optics G-VG with the lightest hint of haze, with caps. Note: For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is |
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| Oct 2024 | £353 | Chiswick Auctions | Ai-S | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 116) Title: A Nikon 85mm f/1.4 Nikkor AI-S Lens
Description:
A Nikon 85mm f/1.4 AI-S Lens Serial No: 223158 Body: VG Optics: VG - light internal dust Notes: with maker's HN-20 lens hood and caps (Qty: 1) |
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| Oct 2024 | £378 | Chiswick Auctions | Ai-S | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 123) Title: A Nikon 85mm f/1.4 Nikkor AIS Lens
Description:
A Nikon 85mm f/1.4 Nikkor AIS Lens Serial No: 185769 Body: G - some marks to focussing ring, otherwise VG Optics: F - internal dust Notes: complete ... read more |
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| Oct 2024 | £210 | Special Auction Services | Ai-S | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 213) Title: A Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 Ai-S Lens
Description:
A Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 Ai-S Lens, serail no 209374, barrel G, some paint wear & scratches, elements G, some light cleaning scratches, with front |
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| Aug 2024 | £238 | Flints Auctions | Ai-S | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 349) Title: A Nikon Nikkor f/1.4 85mm AI-S Lens
Description:
black, serial no.222878, body F-G, optics G, edge haze, with HN-20 lens hood, front and rear caps and a Nikon soft case |
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| Aug 2024 | £353 | Chiswick Auctions | D IF AF | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 181) Title: Fast AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4 D Portrait Lens.
Description:
Fast AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4 D Portrait Lens. #216384. Tiny mark to top or barrel and filter, otherwise signs of light+ use. |
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| Aug 2024 | £151 | Chiswick Auctions | Ai-S | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 185) Title: A Nikon 85mm f/1.4 AIS Lens
Description:
A Nikon 85mm f/1.4 AIS Lens Serial No: 200937 Body: G Optics: P - light fungus throughout element groups Notes: complete with HOYA 72mm filter and (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Apr 2024 | £190 | Special Auction Services | D IF AF | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 198) Title: A Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D Lens
Description:
A Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D Lens, serial no 466905, auto focusing working, barrel VG, elements VG, with front and rear caps, in Nikon lens bag |
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| Nov 2023 | £312 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 116) Title: A Nikon Ais Nikkor f/1.4 85mm Lens
Description:
Nikon F mount, black, serial no. 199645, body, G, elements, VG, internal dust, with maker's caps |
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| Apr 2022 | £475 | Flints Auctions | Ai-S | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 87) Title: A Nikon Ais Nikkor f/1.4 85mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 238716, body, E, elements, VG-E, complete with warranty paperwork, in maker's box |
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| Apr 2022 | £400 | Flints Auctions | D IF AF | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 86) Title: A Nikon AF Nikkor D f/1.4 85mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 404777, body, VG, elements, VG-E, complete with lens hood and maker's caps |
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| Apr 2019 | £480 | Flints Auctions | Ai-S | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 308) Title: A Nikon Ais Nikkor f/1.4 85mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 225111, body, E, elements, E, with paperwork, in maker's box |
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| Jun 2007 | £480 | Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Leica, Nikon, 35mm & Other Photographic Equipment (Lot 100) Title: Nikkor 85mm. f/1.4 no. 237607
Description:
Nikkor 85mm. f/1.4 no. 237607 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 938 | Leitz Auction | Ai-S | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_23117) Title: Nikon 85/1,4 Nikkor
Description:
AIS, neuwertig, Deckeln Estimate: EUR 2,080,800 - EUR 4 |
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