Nikon F "Nikkor F"
The Nikon F is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera, introduced in 1959 as Nikon's first SLR system. It established the Nikon F bayonet mount and was positioned as a professional-grade body when new.
With only one verified UK auction result on file — a hammer price of £525 in November 2024 — there is not yet a reliable median to quote, but that figure indicates where a clean example sits at saleroom level today in 2026. Hammer prices are wholesale results and exclude buyer's and seller's commission, so what a Nikon F is worth at retail typically runs higher than the auction figure shown here. Condition, finish (chrome versus black), and the presence of an original prism or Photomic head materially affect what the camera sells for.
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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| Apr 2026 | £106 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 47) Title: A Nikon F 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
silver, serial number 6414506, body, F, advance mechanism needs attention, with body cap |
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| Nov 2024 | £525 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 155) Title: A Nikon F SLR Camera
Description:
1969, black, serial no. 7010743, with Nikon Nikkor-S f/1.4 50mm lens, black, serial no. 711178, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG-E, some very |
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| Jul 2023 | £138 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Mini Fine Cameras & Instruments of Science (Lot 79) Title: A Nikon F 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 7051230, body G, shutter working, some brassing to hard edges, with Photomic metered prism, untested, together with a Nikkor-H Auto (Qty: 1) |
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| Apr 2022 | £750 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 81) Title: A Nikon F SLR Camera Body
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1971, black, serial no. 7202857, body, E, shutter working but mirror sticking up on speeds slower than 1/30th, complete with instructions and maker's |
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| Nov 2020 | £620 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 297) Title: A Nikon F SLR Body
Description:
1968, chrome, serial no. 6913276, body, E, shutter working, complete with inspection tag and maker's box Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. |
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| Nov 2020 | £240 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 298) Title: A Nikon F SLR Body
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1970, black, serial no. 7135525, body, VG-E, shutter working Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 3,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36801) Title: Nikon F Eyelevel outfit no.6400240 with 2/5cm
Description:
very early 'Tokyo' Nikon F with all original parts and in very good condition, with Tick-Mark Nikkor-S Auto 2/5cm no.520190 (very good glass, original cap) with rare Nikon F instructions 'Full Automatic Reflex' Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 8,000 |
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35695) Title: Nikon F 'Nikkor' black
Description:
rare export camera for Germany, engraved 'Nikkor' on front plate and top plate, 'Nikkor' eyelevel finder, focusing screen type A, with Nikkor-O 2/35mm no.717502, metal hood - the camera is in good original and working condition with a light dent on the top plate Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_32153) Title: Nikon F + Speed Magny 100
Description:
chrome Nikon F body with eyelevel finder, inclusive rare Mikami Speed Magny 100 Polaroid attachment no.165335, both in good working condition Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Jul 1998 | £230 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 181) Title: Nikon F no. 6965585
Description:
Nikon F no. 6965585 Estimate: £20 - £400 |
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