What is the cheapest used Nikon 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens in the UK?

The cheapest used Nikon 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens currently listed is £199.00 at The Classic Camera, based on 2 listings compared across 2 UK retailers.

How many used Nikon 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 2 used Nikon 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens listings available across 2 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Nikon 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens use?

The Nikon 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens features a Full Frame sensor.

Is the used Nikon 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens going up or down in price?

Over the past month the average used price has risen 1.8%, from £200 to around £204, based on UsedLens daily price tracking across UK retailers.

Used Nikon 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens for Sale — From £199

£199.00 Low price

£349.00 High price

2 Listings

2 Retailers

Great for: wildlife sport astro general

Manual focus mirror telephoto lens for Nikon F-mount cameras.

The Nikon 500mm f/8 Reflex is a catadioptric (mirror/reflex) telephoto lens that uses a combination of mirrors and lens elements rather than a purely refractive design. This catadioptric approach enables a compact, lightweight form factor for a 500mm telephoto. Nikon produced several reflex designs; the f/8 variant is the more accessible enthusiast-tier option.

500mm focal length, f/8 fixed aperture (catadioptric design — no aperture ring, no aperture adjustment), Nikon F mount, compact and lightweight relative to conventional 500mm telephotos, 39mm drop-in filter system, manual focus.

The fixed f/8 aperture is the defining practical constraint: exposure control is entirely by ISO and shutter speed. Out-of-focus backgrounds render as distinctive 'donut-shaped' bokeh due to the circular mirror obstruction — visible in any out-of-focus catchlights or specular highlights. The compact form factor is the compensating advantage for travel where a conventional refractive 500mm is impractical. No autofocus on any Nikon reflex lens; stop-down metering required on some F-mount bodies.

Inspect the front convex mirror surface for scratches — this element is more exposed than a recessed front element. Check the drop-in filter slot and any included filters. Test focus helicoid for smooth operation throughout the range. Verify Nikon F-mount coupling. Internal mirror and element cleaning is a specialist operation — note any visible haze before purchase.

Avg £204, up 1.8% over 1 month

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ProductPriceRetailer

Nikon 500mm F8 Nikkor C Mirror Lens +Case & Filters The Classic Camera

£199.00

The Classic Camera

Nikon 500mm f8 Reflex Mirror Lens With Hood + Filter Mr Cad

£349.00

Mr Cad

Used Nikon 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens price history

Tracking the used Nikon 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens price? Over the past month, the average has risen 1.8%, from £200 to around £204. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £163 and £255 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 26 Jul 2026.