Nikon F Photomic (KE-24)
The Nikon F Photomic is a 35mm SLR film camera, part of Nikon's professional F-series introduced in the 1960s. The Photomic designation refers to the metered prism finder fitted to the standard F body. The KE-24 variant is a militarised version produced for US military use, which makes it considerably rarer than civilian-issue F Photomic bodies.
Sales data for the F Photomic (KE-24) is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result from 2010 sold for £1,500, reflecting the wholesale saleroom level rather than retail or dealer asking prices. With only one recorded sale in our dataset, today's price for a KE-24 example is difficult to pin down, and what a clean body is worth in 2026 will depend heavily on completeness, condition and provenance documentation. Buyers researching what a Nikon F KE-24 sells for should treat the £1,500 figure as a single historic data point rather than a reliable median.
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: May 2010
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2010 | EUR 1,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11192) Title: Nikon F Photomic Chrom KE-24 (1)
Description:
rare military camera engraved on rear of top cover 'CAMERA STILL PICTURE KE-24 (1) FOREIGN MILITARY SERVICE', in fine condition with Photomic, Nikkor-H 2/50mm no.641372 (cap), this camera is illustrated in 'Nikon F.The Camera' by Uli Koch page 118 Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon F Photomic KE-24 worth today?
Available auction data is limited to a single UK hammer sale at £1,500, so the current value is uncertain and will depend on condition, completeness and verifiable provenance.
How much does a Nikon F KE-24 sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK auction result in our dataset achieved a £1,500 hammer price, which is the wholesale saleroom level and excludes buyer's commission.
Why is the KE-24 priced higher than a standard Nikon F Photomic?
The KE-24 is the militarised contract variant of the Nikon F, produced in much smaller numbers than civilian bodies, which lifts its collector value when provenance can be confirmed.