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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
AIs 2 £190 – £288
Nikkor Ai 2 £200 – £2,600
Nikkor Ai-S 10 £212 – £3,200
Nikkor G AF-S 0
Nikkor K 0
Nikkor N C 0
Nikkor Z 3 £394 – £556

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: July 2026

Date Price Source Variant
Jul 2026 £415 ebay Nikkor Z
May 2026 £556 ebay Nikkor Z
Apr 2026 £300 Flints Auctions Nikkor Ai-S
Apr 2026 £394 ebay Nikkor Z
Nov 2025 £190 Special Auction Services AIs
May 2025 £200 Special Auction Services Nikkor Ai
Nov 2024 £400 Flints Auctions Nikkor Ai-S
Mar 2023 £288 Flints Auctions AIs
Nov 2022 £438 Flints Auctions Nikkor Ai-S
May 2022 £212 Flints Auctions Nikkor Ai-S
Nov 2013 EUR 1,900 Leitz Auction Nikkor Ai-S
May 2013 EUR 2,400 Leitz Auction Nikkor Ai-S
Nov 2012 EUR 3,200 Leitz Auction Nikkor Ai-S
May 2012 EUR 3,000 Leitz Auction Nikkor Ai-S
Nov 2011 EUR 2,400 Leitz Auction Nikkor Ai-S
May 2011 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction Nikkor Ai
Nov 2003 EUR 604 Leitz Auction Nikkor 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.