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Nikon F

The Nikon F is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera introduced in 1959 as Nikon's first SLR system. It was positioned as a professional tool built around the then-new Nikon F bayonet lens mount, with interchangeable finders and focusing screens supporting studio, reportage and scientific use.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Nikon F body have spanned roughly £90–£380, with a median around £170–£180. Results are strongly condition-sensitive: tatty user bodies with worn plating and sluggish shutters sit near the bottom of that range, while clean examples with the plain prism or a working photomic finder, original leatherette and smooth film transport pull towards the upper end.

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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 £151 Chiswick Auctions
Feb 2026 £350 Flints Auctions
Nov 2025 £90 Special Auction Services
Nov 2025 £110 Special Auction Services
Oct 2025 £275 Flints Auctions
Oct 2025 £188 Flints Auctions
Oct 2025 £150 Tennants Auctioneers
Oct 2025 £120 Tennants Auctioneers
Oct 2025 £70 Tennants Auctioneers
Sep 2025 £150 Flints Auctions
Jul 2025 £378 Chiswick Auctions
May 2025 £200 Flints Auctions
May 2025 £210 Special Auction Services
May 2025 £200 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £180 Tennants Auctioneers
Mar 2025 £202 Chiswick Auctions
Jan 2025 £176 Chiswick Auctions
Jan 2025 £130 Special Auction Services
Dec 2024 £100 Flints Auctions
Oct 2024 £140 Special Auction Services
Oct 2024 £160 Special Auction Services
Apr 2024 £200 Special Auction Services
Apr 2024 £170 Special Auction Services
Apr 2024 £130 Special Auction Services
Dec 2023 £70 Special Auction Services
Dec 2023 £130 Special Auction Services
Dec 2023 £100 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £90 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £110 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £80 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £140 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £250 Special Auction Services
Oct 2023 £200 Special Auction Services
Jul 2023 £160 David Duggleby
Jul 2023 £150 David Duggleby
Apr 2023 £125 Flints Auctions
Mar 2023 £100 Flints Auctions
Mar 2023 £562 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 £475 Flints Auctions
Jun 2022 £150 Flints Auctions
Jun 2022 £438 Flints Auctions
May 2022 £150 Flints Auctions
Feb 2022 £90 Harper Field Auctions
Jan 2022 £112 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £161 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £471 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £136 Flints Auctions
Dec 2021 £99 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 £347 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 £682 Flints Auctions
Apr 2021 £1,017 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 £620 Flints Auctions
Nov 2019 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2018 EUR 6,500 Leitz Auction
Mar 2018 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Jun 2017 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 20,000 Leitz Auction
May 2010 EUR 5,500 Leitz Auction
Jun 2007 £336 Christie's
Jun 2007 £240 Christie's
Jun 2007 £108 Christie's
Nov 2006 £204 Christie's
May 2006 £156 Christie's
May 2006 £72 Christie's
Feb 2006 £456 Christie's
Nov 2005 £120 Christie's
Jun 2005 £132 Christie's
May 2005 EUR 550 Leitz Auction
Sep 2004 £239 Christie's
May 2004 £131 Christie's
Feb 2004 £334 Christie's
Nov 2003 EUR 1,563 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 £117 Christie's
Jun 2003 £117 Christie's
Jun 2003 £129 Christie's
May 2003 EUR 1,900 Leitz Auction
Mar 2003 £117 Christie's
Mar 2003 £258 Christie's
Mar 2003 £235 Christie's
Sep 2002 £376 Christie's
Sep 2002 £235 Christie's
Jul 2002 £188 Christie's
Jun 2002 £940 Christie's
Feb 2002 £223 Christie's
Sep 2001 £293 Christie's
Jan 2001 £493 Christie's
Jan 2001 £881 Christie's
Jan 2001 £528 Christie's
Jan 2001 £470 Christie's
Nov 2000 £235 Christie's
Oct 2000 £564 Christie's
Jul 2000 £199 Christie's
Jun 2000 £376 Christie's
Jun 2000 £528 Christie's
Jun 2000 £587 Christie's
Oct 1999 £253 Christie's
Jun 1999 £322 Christie's
Nov 1998 £207 Christie's
Jun 1998 £805 Christie's
May 1998 £207 Christie's
May 1998 £253 Christie's
May 1998 £149 Christie's
Jan 1998 £437 Christie's
Jan 1998 £552 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Nikon F sell for at UK auction?

Recent hammer results run from about £90 for rough bodies to around £380 for the cleanest examples, clustering near £170–£200 for average condition.

Is the Nikon F a professional camera?

Yes. It was introduced in 1959 as Nikon's first SLR and was aimed at professional users, with interchangeable finders and screens.

Does the meter in the Photomic finder still work?

Often not reliably. The selenium and CdS cells in these finders age poorly, so any metered finder should be tested against a handheld meter before you rely on it.

Are Nikon F bodies still serviceable?

Yes. The shutter and film transport are mechanical and can be overhauled by independent Nikon specialists, and F-mount lenses remain widely available.

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