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Nikon F3 AF

The Nikon F3 AF is a 35mm film SLR variant of Nikon's professional F3 system, adapted to support autofocus with dedicated AF lenses. It sits within the F3 line introduced in the early 1980s and was aimed at professional users exploring early autofocus on a manual-focus body platform.

UK auction hammer prices for the F3 AF are sparse, with the limited sales history showing results between roughly £600 and £850 — wholesale saleroom levels rather than retail asking prices. With only two recorded sales, today's value is hard to pin precisely, and condition together with the presence of the dedicated AF finder and matching AF lens has a strong influence on what the body sells for.

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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: October 2024

Date Price Source
Oct 2024 £320 Harper Field Auctions
Jun 2017 EUR 1,100 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 550 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 460 Leitz Auction
Nov 2013 EUR 900 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
May 2010 EUR 850 Leitz Auction
May 2010 EUR 700 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 EUR 900 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 990 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 938 Leitz Auction
Oct 1998 £460 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Nikon F3 AF worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction record, hammer prices have fallen in the £600–£850 range, though small sample size means individual results vary widely with condition and completeness.

How much does a Nikon F3 AF sell for at auction?

Recorded UK saleroom hammer results sit between about £600 and £850, with the price a given example fetches depending heavily on whether the dedicated AF finder is included.

Why is the F3 AF more valuable than a standard F3?

The F3 AF was produced in much smaller numbers than the regular F3, and the dedicated AF finder and matched lenses are scarce, which lifts its value above a comparable standard F3 body.

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