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
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| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Ai-S | — | — | 9 | £151 – £938 |
| D IF AF | — | — | 6 | £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: May 2026
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| May 2026 | EUR 375 | 🇪🇺 ebay | D IF AF | |
Title: nikon nikkor lens 85mm prime AF F1.4 1.4 D AFD IF portrait ultra fast l16
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for nikon nikkor lens 85mm prime AF F1.4 1,4 D AFD IF portrait ultra fast l16 at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Rixensart, Belgium |
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| May 2026 | £312 | 🇬🇧 ebay | D IF AF | |
Title: Nikon 85mm F1.4D (IF) AF Nikkor (boxed and excellent)
Description:
For sale- A beautiful example of the legendary 85mm f1.4D Nikkor. The aperture forms perfectly and the blades are in excellent oil free condition. The lens work perfectly (and very quietly and quickly on autofocus) and of course can be manually focussed. Location: Hull, United Kingdom |
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| Apr 2026 | £291 | 🇬🇧 ebay | D IF AF | |
Title: Near Mint Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 D IF Portrait Lens F Mount w/ Caps
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm F/1.4 D AF IF Lens at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! |
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| Apr 2026 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 231) Title: A Nikon Nikkor f/1.4 85mm Lens
Description:
black, serial number 195245, barrel VG, optics VG, with one small area of abrasion to an inner element, light reflects from the abrasion as can be |
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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 | £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 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 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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