Nikon F3 Limited
The Nikon F3 Limited is a variant of Nikon's professional 35mm single-lens reflex F3 system, produced in restricted numbers for the Japanese market. It uses the F-mount lens system and was positioned as a collector-oriented release rather than a general production model.
UK saleroom data for the F3 Limited is thin, with two recorded hammer prices of £1,100 (2005) and £1,300 (2010), giving a midpoint near £1,200. Because these are auction-hammer results rather than dealer retail, today's collectors should treat the figures as a wholesale-level guide; what an F3 Limited is worth in 2026 depends heavily on cosmetic condition, completeness of original packaging, and shutter accuracy.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: May 2026
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| May 2026 | £543 | £543 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: ⏯️ [MINT] Nikon F3 HP Limited SLR 35mm Film Camera Black Body From JAPAN
Description:
Above condition is based on my own opinion. No problem in the view. Front lens cap. There is no fungus. Beautiful condition. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Appearance is beautiful. Location: KAGOSHIMA, KAGOSHIMA, Japan |
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| May 2026 | £845 | £845 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Nikon F3 HP Limited Body Only ~ Rare, Near Mint
Description:
Nikon F3 HP Limited Body Only because, we love different and this is just that and it's a camera we've gotten quite smitten with. These were among the last of the great F3 series and feature a few differences from the originals in that, some controls are moved and operate in a different manner, there's a hotshoe and so on. They're really quite rare. Grays recently sold a boxed one for £3000 so we reckon this isn't a bad deal! New batteries and rubber eyepiece fitted some barely noticeable marks from gentle use, light seals appear quite recent. 50mm f1.4 lens available separately Location: Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 1,300 | £1,103 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_11870) Title: Nikon F3 Limited
Description:
limited edition F3 Press in mint condition with maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 1,100 | £747 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25869) Title: Nikon F3 Limited
Description:
limited edition F3 Press in new condition with maker's box and papers Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 1,511 | £1,047 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_23086) Title: Nikon F3 Limited
Description:
Neu in Originalkarton, Papiere Estimate: EUR 19,940 - EUR 95,158,420 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon F3 Limited worth today?
Based on the two recorded UK hammer results, an F3 Limited has sold for around £1,100 to £1,300, with value sensitive to condition and completeness.
How much does a Nikon F3 Limited sell for at auction?
Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in the £1,100–£1,300 range, excluding buyer's premium.
Why does the F3 Limited price differ from a standard F3?
The Limited was produced in restricted numbers, so collector demand pushes its value well above that of a standard F3 body in equivalent condition.