What is the cheapest used Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 Non-Ai in the UK?

The cheapest used Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 Non-Ai currently listed is £160.64 at eBay, based on 3 listings compared across 2 UK retailers.

How many used Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 Non-Ai are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 3 used Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 Non-Ai listings available across 2 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 Non-Ai use?

The Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 Non-Ai features a Full Frame sensor.

Is the used Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 Non-Ai going up or down in price?

Over the past month the average used price has risen 63.1%, from £153 to around £249, based on UsedLens daily price tracking across UK retailers.

Used Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 Non-Ai for Sale — From £161

£160.64 Low price

£725.18 High price

3 Listings

2 Retailers

1 Reduced

Great for: portrait street

Vintage manual focus portrait lens for Nikon F-mount cameras.

The Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 Non-Ai (also called pre-Ai) is an early Nikon F-mount portrait lens from the 1960s–1970s, produced before Nikon introduced the Ai indexing system in 1977. It uses the original Nikon F lens coupling system and requires AI-conversion or a compatible older body for metering. The 85mm f/1.8 formula was well-regarded for portrait work.

85mm focal length, f/1.8 maximum aperture, Non-Ai (pre-Ai) Nikon F mount, manual focus, standard rabbit-ear aperture coupling.

The Non-Ai Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 delivers good portrait-telephoto performance with a smooth rendering characteristic of this formula. Using it on modern Nikon DSLRs requires either a meter-coupling modification (AI-conversion) or accepting the absence of metering — most modern Nikon bodies can physically mount Non-Ai lenses but will not meter. Compatible without modification on older non-Ai Nikon film bodies.

Verify compatibility with your specific Nikon body — Non-Ai lenses can damage the Ai follower tab on some Nikon bodies without AI-conversion. Inspect for fungus, haze, and coating condition. Check aperture blades for oil. Test focus helicoid smoothness.

Avg £249, up 63.1% over 1 month

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Used Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 Non-Ai price history

Tracking the used Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 Non-Ai price? Over the past month, the average has risen 63.1%, from £153 to around £249. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £205 and £487 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 23 Jul 2026.