Nikon 55mm f/2.8
The Nikon 55mm f/2.8 is a lens. CameraWorth tracks 26 auction records for this model, with prices ranging from £45 to £3,200 (median £70).
Variants
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| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| AIs | — | — | 1 | £56 – £56 |
| Nikkor Micro AF | — | — | 2 | £90 – £200 |
| Nikkor Micro Ai-S | — | — | 22 | £45 – £3,200 |
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
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| Jul 2026 | £292 | ebay | Nikkor Micro Ai-S | |
Title: Nikon lens Ai-s Ais Micro NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 MF Macro [TOP MINT]
Description:
Nikon Ai-S Micro NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 MF Macro Lens – TOP MINT Condition. Nikon Micro NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lens. Focal Length: 55mm, ideal for macro and general photography. Macro Capability: 1:2 reproduction ratio (half life-size). Location: London, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2026 | £295 | ebay | Nikkor Micro Ai-S | |
Title: SIC [Near MINT] Nikon Ai-S Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AIS S/N 813xxx MF Lens JAPAN
Description:
SIC [Near MINT] Nikon Ai-S Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AIS Late ModelBoxed MF Lens JAPAN. Optical system Lens. Front Lens Cap. Rear Lens Cap. Clean glass. Original Box. Professionally inspected. Location: NAGOYA, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | £129 | ebay | Nikkor Micro Ai-S | |
Title: Nikon Micro NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 Ais Ai-s Prime Lens Japan
Description:
Avec bouchons et paresoleil. Location: Levallois Perret, France |
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| Apr 2026 | £112 | Flints Auctions | Nikkor 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 | Special Auction Services | Nikkor 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
Description:
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 | Special Auction Services | Nikkor 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
Description:
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 | Special Auction Services | Nikkor 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
Description:
Two Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ai-S Lenses, barrels G, elements G-VG |
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| Jul 2025 | £45 | Special Auction Services | Nikkor 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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| Jul 2025 | £50 | Special Auction Services | Nikkor 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 | £50 | Special Auction Services | Nikkor 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
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 | Flints Auctions | Nikkor 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 | Special Auction Services | — | |
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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 | Special Auction Services | Nikkor 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
Description:
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 | Flints Auctions | Nikkor 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 | Special Auction Services | Nikkor 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
Description:
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 | Special Auction Services | Nikkor 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
Description:
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 | £50 | Special Auction Services | Nikkor 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
Description:
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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| Apr 2024 | £90 | Special Auction Services | Nikkor 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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| Jun 2023 | £69 | Flints Auctions | Nikkor 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 | 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 | Flints Auctions | Nikkor 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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| May 2011 | EUR 3,200 | Leitz Auction | Nikkor 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 | Leitz Auction | Nikkor 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 | Leitz Auction | Nikkor 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 | Leitz Auction | Nikkor 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 | Special Auction Services | Nikkor 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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