Nikon F2 H (High Speed Model 2)
The Nikon F2 H is a high-speed variant of Nikon's professional 35mm film SLR system, built around the F2 platform introduced in the early 1970s. It was produced in small numbers for specialist users who needed rapid sequential shooting, and was never a mainstream retail product.
Hammer prices at UK auction for the F2 H sit in a wide band, with the two recorded sales landing at £1,800 and £5,000 — a midpoint around £3,400 in today's market. Values at saleroom level are highly condition- and completeness-sensitive, and the thin sample means any single result can shift what a given example 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 | £1,750 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 210) Title: A NIkon F2 H-MD Model 2 High-Speed SLR Camera Body
Description:
1978, black, serial no. 7850019, body, E, shutter working, complete with Nikon MD-100, serial no. 785091 and Nikon MB-100, complete with Nikon Quick |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 4,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37571) Title: Nikon F2 H-MD High Speed
Description:
special and rare 'High Speed' camera model II for 10 frames per second, based on the titanium F2 with several modifications like the pellicle mirror or lack of slow speeds and self-timer, in near mint condition, with matching High Speed Motor Drive Unit MD-100 no.785394, MB-100 battery pack. According to a letter from Nikon to José Wu Chang, Hong Kong, dated July 15th, 1991; only 501 units were made. Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 3,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37303) Title: Nikon F2 High Speed outfit
Description:
Very rare high speed version of the F2, second version, with two-line serial number engraving and the addition of the 'H-MD', omitting B and T settings, no self-timer, from the only known batch no.7850001-7850557 made in 1979, body and prism finder titanium coated, according to a letter from Nikon, dated July 15th, 1991, only 501 units were sold, with high speed motor drive MD-100 no.785232, two MB-100 battery packs, everything in like new condition, two MH-1 quick chargers mounted on a steel plate, 4 Ni-Cd Battery units MN-1, numbered 8812 (2) and 8002 (2) Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 8,000 |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 1,900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_35783) Title: Nikon F2 H-MD High Speed
Description:
special and rare 'High Speed' camera model II for 10 fps., based on titanium F2, with several modification like the pellicle mirror or lack of slow speeds and self-timer, in very fine and perfect working condition with matching High Speed Motor Drive Unit MD-100 no.785565, MB-100, MH-1 quick charger with four MN-1 battery units Estimate: EUR 3,500 - EUR 4,000 |
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 4,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35327) Title: Nikon F2 High Speed Modell II
Description:
F2-High Speed for 10 fps., model II without B and T, marked 'H-MD' on top plate, in excellent condition and perfect working order, MD-100 Motor Drive no.785097, MB-100 battery packs (with 4 AA battery adapters), serial number of the camera and motor drive stamped inside of the back door Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 1,800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33893) Title: Nikon F2 H-MD High Speed
Description:
Special and rare 'High Speed' camera for 10 fps., model II in very fine and perfect working condition with High Speed Motor Drive Unit MD-100 no.785565, MB-100, MH-1 quick charger with four MN-1 battery units Estimate: EUR 3,500 - EUR 4,000 |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 5,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_32163) Title: Nikon F2 High Speed Modell II
Description:
F2-High Speed for 10 fps., model II without B and T, marked 'H-MD' on top plate, in beautiful, mint condition with boxed High Speed Motor Drive Unit MD-100 no.785465, boxed MB-100, boxed mint MH-100 charger and four mint boxed MN-1 dedicated battery units Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 2,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14497) Title: Nikon F2 High Speed
Description:
late type 2 F2-High Speed for 10 fps. in near mint condition with MD-100 no.785152, MB-100, MH-1 quick charger with maker's box, all in perfect working order Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 3,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_11866) Title: Nikon F2 High Speed
Description:
late type 2 F2-High Speed for 10 fps. In near mint condition with MD-100 no.785433, MB-100, MH-1 quick charger, all in perfect working order Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 1,900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16167) Title: Nikon F2 High Speed
Description:
very early F2-High Speed, complete outfit with MD-100, MB-100, MH1 charger, all in perfect working order Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 4,375 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_23076) Title: Nikon F2 H-MD High Speed set
Description:
Neuwertige, seltene High Speed F2, 2. Modell komplett mit Motor MB-100, Batterieteil MN-1 Estimate: EUR 2 - EUR 7,850,134 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 4,800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_22247) Title: Nikon F2 H-MD High Speed set
Description:
mint, rare High-Speed F2, second model, complete motor MB-100, quick charger MH-100, NC battery units MN-1, the outfit is in perfect working condition Estimate: EUR 2 - EUR 7,850,134 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon F2 H worth today?
Based on two UK auction hammer results, the F2 H has sold in a range of £1,800 to £5,000, giving a rough current value near the middle of that band depending on condition.
How much does a Nikon F2 H sell for at auction?
Recorded hammer prices span £1,800 to £5,000, reflecting how scarce and condition-dependent this high-speed variant is.
Why does the price range for the F2 H vary so much?
The F2 H was produced in limited numbers for specialist use, so completeness, working condition of the high-speed mechanism, and buyer competition on the day drive large swings between individual sales.