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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.

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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: March 2026

Date Price Source
Mar 2026 £81 Flints Auctions
Feb 2026 £94 Flints Auctions
Feb 2025 £75 Flints Auctions
Jun 2024 £94 Flints Auctions
May 2009 EUR 130 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 120 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 220 Leitz Auction
Sep 2001 £352 Christie's

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.

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