Nikon F2S Photomic
The Nikon F2S Photomic is a professional 35mm SLR introduced in the 1970s as part of Nikon's F2 system, distinguished by its DP-2 metering prism head. It replaced the original F2 Photomic in the F2 line-up and was aimed at working photographers who needed an interchangeable, meter-equipped finder on a mechanical-shutter body.
Auction data for the F2S Photomic is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result from 2004 sits at £417, which gives a rough ceiling for a clean, fully working example but is too old and too isolated to fix a reliable price today in 2026. As a guide, that historical hammer figure tells you what one tidy body has sold for at auction (wholesale, before commission), but the current value of any individual F2S depends heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the DP-2 finder still meters accurately.
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 2018
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36775) Title: Nikon F2S Photomic Black
Description:
beautiful body in almost new condition, with DP-2, no.506451, clear prism, instructions, warranty card with body serial number, in original box with matching serial number Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10643) Title: Nikon F2S Photomic chrome
Description:
in mint condition with DP-2 prism finder no.504013, MD-2 motor drive no.472148, DS-1 aperture control unit no.604942 and MF-1 250 exposure back no.310486 (cap) Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_13885) Title: Nikon F2S Chrome
Description:
in new condition with cap and papers in maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26845) Title: Nikon F2S Black
Description:
clean body, DP-2 finder no.568146, in perfect technical order Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| May 2004 | EUR 417 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23817) Title: Nikon F2S Photomic set
Description:
chrome F2S with Nikkor-H 2/50 no.957871, MD-3 motor drive + MB-2, in very good condition Estimate: EUR 1,975 - EUR 7,828,174 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon F2S Photomic worth today?
Reliable current UK auction data is limited; the only hammer result in our records is £417, so use that as a historical reference point rather than a firm market price, and expect condition of the DP-2 head to swing the value significantly.
How much does a Nikon F2S Photomic sell for at auction?
On the single recorded UK auction sale in our data the camera sold for £417 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium; with only one data point we cannot quote a meaningful range.
Is the F2S Photomic the same as the F2 Photomic?
No — the F2S uses the DP-2 finder, which is a different metering head from the original F2 Photomic's DP-1, and the two are usually priced separately on the used market.