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Nikon F5 50 Years

The Nikon F5 50 Years is a commemorative variant of the Nikon F5 professional 35mm autofocus SLR, issued in 1998 to mark Nikon's 50th anniversary. It retains the standard F5 specification and body but carries special anniversary badging, which has made it a collector-oriented release rather than a general working camera.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the F5 50 Years have ranged from about £600 to £1,600, with more recent sales clustering around a £700–£800 median — these are wholesale saleroom results, not dealer retail. As of today in 2026, what a clean example is worth depends heavily on completeness of the commemorative packaging and presentation box, with the top £1,600 result reflecting an earlier and evidently exceptional lot rather than typical trade.

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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: November 2018

Date Price Source
Nov 2018 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 700 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 700 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 1,600 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Nikon F5 50 Years worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in the £600–£800 region for typical examples, with exceptional boxed lots having sold for substantially more in the past.

How much does a Nikon F5 50 Years sell for at UK auction?

The recorded range is roughly £600 to £1,600 at hammer, with the median price closer to £750 across the sales on file.

What affects the value of a Nikon F5 50 Years?

Condition of the anniversary badging, presence of the original box and documentation, and overall cosmetic and mechanical condition are the main drivers; without the original packaging the price tends toward the lower end of the range.

Is the F5 50 Years different mechanically from a standard F5?

The available data does not indicate mechanical differences — the commemorative appeal is based on its anniversary presentation rather than altered specification.

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