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.
Prices updated: April 2026
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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
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silver, serial number 6414506, body, F, advance mechanism needs attention, with body cap |
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| Oct 2025 | £130 | Tennants Auctioneers | |
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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools (Lot 202) Title: Nikon F Camera
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no.6445319, with Nikkor-S f1.4 50mm lens |
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 40,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01278) Title: Nikon F NASA
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This is an extremely rare black anodized Nikon F camera, used by NASA for scientific applications and documentation within spacecraft. Nikon F cameras were primarily used during the Skylab program, but they were also employed in a few Apollo missions.The camera body is heavily modified, with all parts finished in black, and the leatherette replaced with special metal plates. The controls differ from those on production cameras, and the film counter goes up to 72, as NASA used a special Kodak Ektachrome MS film. This film was much thinner than standard film, allowing the cartridge to be loaded with a longer strip, enabling 72 frames. The body is engraved with both a NASA inventory number and serial number. It also features NASA stickers on the bottom. It comes with a matching Photomic FTN finder and the original focusing screen, both engraved with matching serial numbers, as well as a NASA inventory bag. Additionally, it includes a Nikkor-N.C 1.4/35mm lens (serial number 910003, NASA serial number 1010), complete with original NASA caps.This camera is much rarer than the similar-looking dummy versions and stands as an important artifact in the history of photography and space exploration. Estimate: EUR 50,000 - EUR 60,000 |
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| Nov 2024 | £525 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 155) Title: A Nikon F SLR Camera
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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
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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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| Nov 2022 | £300 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 145) Title: A Nikon F SLR Camera
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1968, chrome, serial no. 6915360, with Nikon Nikkor-H.C f/3.5 28mm lens, black, serial no. 861408, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, complete with |
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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 2021 | £496 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 180) Title: A Nikon F SLR Camera
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1962, black, serial no. 6472700, with Nikon Nikkor-S f/1.4 58mm lens, black, serial no. 166120, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG, complete with |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_39037) Title: Nikon F 'U.S. NAVY'
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Nikon F black Tokyo engraved 'U.S. NAVY' on the back side, with modified F-36 Motor (Serial no. 121796) and hand grip, in good condition (brassing on the edges), with body cap Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,800 |
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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
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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 2019 | EUR 2,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37901) Title: Nikon F 'Clint Eastwood'
Description:
famous camera outfit used by Clint Eastwood in the Hollywood movie 'The Bridges of Madison County', including a black Nikon F with chrome eye-level prism finder, Nikkor-S Auto 1.4/50mm no.663385 (with purposely matted front element to avoid reflections during the filming), F-36 motor drive no.133596 (type 9), TPI Powercon Model 36S cordless battery pack, the story of the film and the camera is printed in the Nikon Magazine of the Nikon Owner's Club, International Issue 3, 2001. Supposedly the second outfit, which has been used in the movie. Provenance: The estate from the late Chic Donchin, still photographer Estimate: EUR 4,400 - EUR 6,000 |
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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
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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 20,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35559) Title: Nikon F black '6400656'
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The most early black paint Nikon F with eyelevel finder known to exist in absolutely original and perfect working condition with all early features. The camera comes with the matching 'tick mark' type 1 Nikkor-S 2/5cm no.520544, matching hood and cap. Uli Koch (Nikon F The Camera) lists body no.6400676 as the most early known camera - very important camera for sale in Nikon's 100th Anniversary ! Estimate: EUR 20,000 - EUR 25,000 |
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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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| Nov 2008 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17827) Title: Nikon F Eyelevel black
Description:
Tokyo Nikon F in black paint finish, in almost new condition, motor-coupled base plate, matching Nikkor-S Auto 1.4/50mm no.401174, Tokyo cap, instruction book and maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 650 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16160) Title: Nikon F
Description:
black Nikon F with waist-level finder, F250 motor drive (type 4) no.104277 (without film cassettes) in fine condition, battery pack type 4 Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Nov 2005 | £144 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 210) Title: Nikon F no. 6993504
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Nikon F no. 6993504 Estimate: £180 - £220 |
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| Jun 2004 | £537 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 42) Title: Nikon F no. 7256308
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Nikon F no. 7256308 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 443 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_23060) Title: Nikon F chrome + 2/5cm
Description:
Sehr saubere Tokyo Nikon F mit Eyelevel-Sucher, passendes Nikkor-S 2/5cm 2.Type Nr.527049, Deckel Estimate: EUR 19,610 - EUR 64,313,340 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_23066) Title: Nikon F Eyelevel + 250 MD
Description:
Schöne, schwarze Kamera mit Eyelevel Finder, F 250 Motordrive Nr. 103448, schwarze Batteriebox Estimate: EUR 1,970 - EUR 70,021,600 |
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| Nov 2003 | £117 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, CINE CAMERAS AND CAMERAS (Lot 570) Title: Nikon F no. 6460256
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Nikon F no. 6460256 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Mar 2003 | £117 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 136) Title: Nikon F no. 6741386
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Nikon F no. 6741386 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Mar 2003 | £129 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 142) Title: Nikon F no. 7377965
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Nikon F no. 7377965 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| May 2002 | £329 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 162) Title: Nikon F miniature no. B03581
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Nikon F miniature no. B03581 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Jan 1999 | £368 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, The Property of a Collector (Lot 150) Title: Nikon F no. 6458380
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Nikon F no. 6458380 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Aug 1998 | £977 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 129) Title: Nikon F no. 6435287
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Nikon F no. 6435287 Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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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
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Nikon F no. 6965585 Estimate: £20 - £400 |
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| Jun 1998 | £575 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 132) Title: Nikon F no. 7126670
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Nikon F no. 7126670 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jun 1998 | £414 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 128) Title: Nikon F no. 6433479
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Nikon F no. 6433479 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon F worth today?
Based on the single verified UK auction record, a Nikon F sold for £525 hammer in late 2024, which is a reasonable reference point for a working example at saleroom level.
How much does a Nikon F sell for at auction?
The available sales history shows one result at £525, so any current price estimate should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market median.
What affects the value of a Nikon F?
Cosmetic condition, whether the finder is a plain prism or a metered Photomic head, and whether the shutter and slow speeds are accurate are the main factors that move the price up or down.