Nikon EL2
The Nikon EL2 is a 35mm SLR introduced in 1977, using the Nikon F bayonet mount. It replaced the Nikkormat ELW and was positioned as an electronically controlled, aperture-priority automatic body sitting below the professional F2 in the range. It was among the first Nikon bodies to support the AI (Automatic Indexing) aperture coupling system introduced that same year.
At UK auction in 2026, the Nikon EL2 is a modest-value user camera: recent hammer prices have sat between about £75 and £94, with a median around £94 across the three recorded sales, while an older 2009 result reached £130. Because these are saleroom hammer figures rather than dealer asking prices, clean, working examples typically sell for a little more once commission and retail margin are added. What an EL2 is worth at auction is condition-driven — a body with a responsive meter and functioning electronics will price at the upper end, while untested or cosmetically worn examples slip toward the lower end of the range.
Variants
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| black | — | — | 11 | £24 – £221 |
| chrome | — | — | 1 | £30 – £30 |
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | USD 295 | £221 | 🇺🇸 eBay | black | |
Title: Nikon EL2 35mm SLR Film Camera. BLACK. BOXED. Instructions. Body Cap. MINT!
Description:
Serial # 7940623. Made in Japan.Black finish. Focus is manual. ASA - ISO range is 12-3200. No dents or dings. Very nice black paint finish. Good working Copal square electronic shutter. Smooth film advance. Location: Solon, Ohio, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 295 | £221 | 🇺🇸 eBay | black | |
Title: Nikon EL2 35mm SLR Film Camera. BLACK. BOXED. Instructions. Body Cap. MINT!
Description:
Serial # 7940623. Made in Japan.Black finish. Focus is manual. ASA - ISO range is 12-3200. No dents or dings. Very nice black paint finish. Good working Copal square electronic shutter. Smooth film advance. Location: Solon, Ohio, United States |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 32 | £24 | 🇺🇸 eBay | black | |
Title: Nikon Nikkormat EL2 Black 35mm SLR Film Camera Works
Description:
Tested working condition Location: Cape Coral, Florida, United States |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 32 | £24 | 🇺🇸 eBay | black | |
Title: Nikon Nikkormat EL2 Black 35mm SLR Film Camera Works
Description:
Tested working condition Location: Cape Coral, Florida, United States |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 97 | £73 | 🇺🇸 eBay | black | |
Title: Nikon EL2 Black 35mm SLR Film Camera From Japan #0316
Description:
Tiny scuffs from normal use. About Importer's Obligation. There are no scratches. It shows signs of use. There is no balsam separation. There are multiple very small and faint fungus spots. Location: Tokyo, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 97 | £73 | 🇺🇸 eBay | black | |
Title: Nikon EL2 Black 35mm SLR Film Camera From Japan #0316
Description:
Tiny scuffs from normal use. About Importer's Obligation. There are no scratches. It shows signs of use. There is no balsam separation. There are multiple very small and faint fungus spots. Location: Tokyo, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 40 | £30 | 🇺🇸 eBay | chrome | |
Title: Nikon EL2 35mm Film Camera Body, Chrome (Camera Made in Japan)
Description:
Product images are of the actual item up for sale. Location: Smyrna, Georgia, United States |
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| May 2026 | USD 119 | £88 | 🇺🇸 eBay | black | |
Title: Tested working Nikon Nikomat EL2 Black 35mm SLR Film Camera From JAPAN C-973
Description:
Film Holder-. Functional Condition. Shutter speed change. Mark in the lens. Optical Condition（Lens）. Works Properly. （ここに注意文を入力）. Optical Condition（Finder）. Location: osaka, Japan |
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| May 2026 | USD 119 | £88 | 🇺🇸 eBay | black | |
Title: Tested working Nikon Nikomat EL2 Black 35mm SLR Film Camera From JAPAN C-973
Description:
Film Holder-. Functional Condition. Shutter speed change. Mark in the lens. Optical Condition（Lens）. Works Properly. （ここに注意文を入力）. Optical Condition（Finder）. Location: osaka, Japan |
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| May 2026 | USD 125 | £93 | 🇺🇸 eBay | black | |
Title: Nikon Nikkormat EL2 Black 35mm SLR Film Camera Works
Description:
Fantastic used condition. Fully working and sold with a bunch of fresh batteries. Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| May 2026 | USD 125 | £93 | 🇺🇸 eBay | black | |
Title: Nikon Nikkormat EL2 Black 35mm SLR Film Camera Works
Description:
Fantastic used condition. Fully working and sold with a bunch of fresh batteries. Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Mar 2026 | £81 | £65 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 277) Title: A Nikon EL2 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 7842922, with a Nikkor f/1.4 50mm lens, barrel G, optics G with light haze, with cap. |
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| Feb 2026 | £94 | £75 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 87) Title: A Nikon EL2 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 7823631, body VG, shutter fires but mirror is stuck up,with a Nikkor f/1.8 50mm lens, barrel VG, optics G with light dust., |
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| Feb 2025 | £75 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 19) Title: A Nikon EL2 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 7811038, body VG, shutter mechanism works but all the speeds are the same, with a Nippon Kogaku Nikkor GN auto f/2.8 45mm Ai |
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| Jun 2024 | £94 | £75 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 127) Title: A Nikon EL2 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number EL2 7909371, body G with small amount of paint wear, shutter works at all speeds, battery tested, internal needle responds to |
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| May 2009 | EUR 130 | £115 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18509) Title: Nikon Nikkormat EL2 black
Description:
near mint black painted body in good working order with Auto Winder AW-1 no.545386 Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 300 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 220 | £150 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | black | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_25083) Title: Nikon EL2 black
Description:
mint condition and quite rare in black, Auto Winder AW-1 no.7912517 Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 120 | £82 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_25084) Title: Nikon EL2 black
Description:
quite rare black paint EL2 Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 250 |
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| Sep 2001 | £352 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 89) Title: Nikon EL2 no. 7923340
Description:
Nikon EL2 no. 7923340 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon EL2 worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices for the Nikon EL2 have ranged from roughly £75 to £94, with the median value sitting close to £94 based on the sales on file.
How much does a Nikon EL2 sell for at auction?
A working EL2 body typically sells for under £100 at UK auction, though an older 2009 result reached £130, showing the price depends heavily on condition and whether the electronics are confirmed functional.
Is the Nikon EL2 compatible with AI Nikkor lenses?
Yes — the EL2 was introduced alongside Nikon's AI system in 1977 and couples directly with AI and later AI-S Nikkor lenses through the meter-coupling ridge on the aperture ring.
What replaced the Nikon EL2?
The EL2 had a short production life and was succeeded by the Nikon FE in 1978, which offered a similar aperture-priority feature set in a smaller body.