Nikon F (eyelevel, chrome) Questar
The Nikon F is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera introduced in 1959 as Nikon's first SLR system. The "eyelevel, chrome" designation refers to a body fitted with the non-metered eye-level prism finder in chrome finish, rather than the later Photomic metered prisms. The "Questar" association denotes examples coupled to or supplied with Questar telescope optics, a small specialist niche aimed at long-focus and astronomical work.
Sales history for this Questar-coupled configuration is very thin: only two UK auction hammer results are on record, at £600 in 2019 and £1,900 in 2010, giving a wide spread of roughly £600–£1,900 with no meaningful median. Because Questar pairings appear so rarely at saleroom level, what a Nikon F eyelevel chrome Questar outfit is worth today depends heavily on whether the Questar optic and any adapters are present and functional. Buyers researching what one sells for in 2026 should treat these figures as indicative reference points only, not a reliable market price.
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.
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37304) Title: Nikon F chrome 'Questar'
Description:
very rare and sought-after version of the Nikon F with mirror-up button, back at that time distributed by Questar, but according to Uli Koch, 'Nikon F - The Camera', p. 126, most likely factory modified, the modification has been found on bodies between no.6486777 and 7439745, in excellent condition, with Photomic T finder no.831121 (clean optics, cond. B+), guarantee card, packing list from Questar, body cap Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| May 2010 | EUR 1,900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11184) Title: Nikon F Eyelevel Chrom
Description:
Tokyo body in mint condition with eyelevel finder, Nikkor-S Auto 1.4/5.8cm no.169400, cap, all papers, maker's box, outer box with matching number Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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