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.
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.
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 1,100 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35328) Title: Nikon F3 AF set
Description:
outfit including F3 AF camera body, special AF Finder DX-1 no.160079 (small dent on top), AF-Nikkor 2.8/80mm no.182044, AF-Nikkor ED 3.5/200mm no.182083 (caps), everything in very good working condition Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_29267) Title: Nikon F3AF outfit
Description:
large outfit including body with MD-4 drive no.412638 and rare MK-1 speed rate converter, AF prism finder (dented), AF-Nikkor 2.8/80mm no.192935 (cap, hood), mint AF-Nikkor 3.5/200mm IF ED no.184819 (caps), mint TC-16 1.6 AF converter (caps), DA-2 prism, DW-3 waist-level finder, rare Nikon Date back (MF-18) with data imprint, Nikon Data back with Polaroid back, MF-14 back, spare back, 11 focusing screens (most in maker's boxes), two spare battery chambers, Quick Charger MH-4 Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10375) Title: Nikon F3AF outfit
Description:
large outfit including body with MD-4 drive no.412638 and rare MK-1 image frequency converter, AF prism finder (dented), AF-Nikkor 2.8/80mm no.192935 (cap, hood), mint AF-Nikkor 3.5/200mm IF ED no.184819 (caps), mint TC-16 1.6 AF converter (caps), DA-2 prism, DW-3 waist-level finder, rare Nikon Date back with data imprint, Nikon Data back with Polaroid back, MF-14 back, MF-18 back, spare back, 11 focusing screens (most in maker's boxes), two spare battery chambers, Quick Charger MH-4 Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| May 2010 | EUR 850 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11438) Title: Nikon F3AF
Description:
like new condition with AF Nikkor 2.8/80mm no.183269, caps, instructions, maker's boxes Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 990 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_25089) Title: Nikon F3 AF outfit
Description:
new outfit: F3 AF with AF finder DX-1, 2.8/80mm AF-Nikkor no.182941, 3.5/200mm AF-Nikkor ED no.183056, original boxes and papers for camera and lenses Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Oct 1998 | £460 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 155) Title: Nikon F3-AF no. 8310160
Description:
Nikon F3-AF no. 8310160 Estimate: £300 - £400 |
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