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Nikon F2 (MD-2 and MB-1, black)

The Nikon F2 is a professional 35mm film SLR, introduced in the early 1970s as the successor to the Nikon F. This configuration pairs the black F2 body with the MD-2 motor drive and MB-1 battery pack, the dedicated power accessory set that converts the camera into a motorised system for press and action work.

Sales data for this specific body-and-motor-drive combination is thin, but at recent UK auction the two recorded hammer prices sit at £480 and £850, giving a working range of roughly £480–£850 with a midpoint near £670. Today the value of an F2 with MD-2 and MB-1 is highly condition-sensitive: complete, clean black sets with a functioning motor drive sell for more than bodies sold separately, while examples with worn finish or a non-running drive sell for considerably less.

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: November 2013

Date Price Source
Nov 2013 EUR 480 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 850 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Nikon F2 with MD-2 and MB-1 worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction record, hammer prices for this black F2 motor-drive set have ranged from about £480 to £850, with condition and completeness driving where an individual example lands.

How much does a Nikon F2 MD-2 MB-1 outfit sell for at auction?

Recorded hammer results sit at £480 and £850, so a realistic auction price for a clean, working black set falls within that range.

Does the black finish add value?

Black F2 bodies generally sell for a premium over chrome examples, and that premium carries through when the camera is offered as a complete set with the MD-2 and MB-1.