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Nikon F2

The Nikon F2 is a professional 35mm SLR introduced in 1971 as the successor to the Nikon F. It pairs an all-mechanical shutter with the Nikon F bayonet mount and uses an interchangeable viewfinder system, allowing several metered prism variants to be fitted over the course of its production.

Hammer prices at recent UK auction have mostly sat in a £100–£300 band for F2 bodies, with a median around £160 across sales from 2023 to 2025. Condition and finder type drive the spread: clean, working examples with responsive prisms cluster at the upper end, while cosmetically worn or untested bodies bring results near £100. Older saleroom records from the 2000s, including a £780 result in 2005, sit well above today's typical levels.

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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: June 2026

Date Price Source
Jun 2026 £238 Flints Auctions
Jun 2026 £212 Flints Auctions
Jun 2026 £175 Flints Auctions
May 2026 £140 Special Auction Services
Mar 2026 £262 Flints Auctions
Feb 2026 £106 Flints Auctions
Jan 2026 £212 Flints Auctions
Nov 2025 £100 Special Auction Services
Oct 2025 £150 Flints Auctions
Oct 2025 £300 Tennants Auctioneers
Oct 2025 £120 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £262 Flints Auctions
May 2025 £250 Special Auction Services
May 2025 £250 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £140 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £220 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £400 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £150 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £220 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £140 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £160 Tennants Auctioneers
Jan 2025 £100 Special Auction Services
Oct 2024 £300 Harper Field Auctions
Oct 2024 £180 Special Auction Services
Jun 2023 £12 Flints Auctions
Apr 2023 £138 Flints Auctions
Jan 2023 £75 Flints Auctions
Jun 2022 £338 Flints Auctions
May 2022 £150 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 £360 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 £434 Flints Auctions
Jun 2015 EUR 450 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2013 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 360 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 550 Leitz Auction
Feb 2006 £228 Christie's
Nov 2005 £780 Christie's
Nov 2005 £240 Christie's
Nov 2005 £264 Christie's
May 2005 EUR 440 Leitz Auction
May 2005 £384 Christie's
Sep 2004 £203 Christie's
Jun 2004 £262 Christie's
May 2004 EUR 938 Leitz Auction
Feb 2004 £298 Christie's
Nov 2003 EUR 303 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 £352 Christie's
Nov 2003 £70 Christie's
Mar 2003 £211 Christie's
Sep 2002 £176 Christie's
Sep 2002 £293 Christie's
Sep 2001 £282 Christie's
Jan 2001 £446 Christie's
Jan 2001 £1,762 Christie's
Jan 2001 £235 Christie's
Nov 2000 £293 Christie's
Aug 2000 £352 Christie's
Jan 2000 £632 Christie's
Jun 1999 £253 Christie's
Jul 1998 £184 Christie's
Jan 1998 £299 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Nikon F2 sell for at UK auction?

Recent hammer prices have generally fallen between £100 and £300, with a typical result near £160 depending on finder type and condition.

When was the Nikon F2 introduced?

The F2 was launched in 1971 as the successor to the Nikon F.

Does the Nikon F2 need batteries to operate?

No — the shutter is fully mechanical; batteries are only required to power the meter in a Photomic finder when one is fitted.

What lens mount does the Nikon F2 use?

It uses the Nikon F bayonet mount.

Why do F2 auction prices vary so much?

Results are driven by cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy and which viewfinder is fitted, so otherwise similar bodies can sell anywhere from around £100 to £300.

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