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Nikon FE2

The Nikon FE2 is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera introduced in 1983 as the successor to the FE. It is an aperture-priority and manual SLR with a vertical-travel metal-bladed focal-plane shutter, and sits in Nikon's compact semi-pro enthusiast line alongside the all-mechanical FM2.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the FE2 have typically fallen in a £100–£350 range, with a median around £160. Clean, fully working bodies today usually sell for around £130–£200 at saleroom level, while tatty or untested examples drop to the £100 mark; the January 2025 result of £353 shows what an exceptional or boxed example can be worth when condition and presentation line up.

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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: June 2026

Date Price Source
Jun 2026 £138 Flints Auctions
Jun 2026 £100 Flints Auctions
Jun 2026 £81 Flints Auctions
Apr 2026 £150 Flints Auctions
Apr 2026 £162 Flints Auctions
Apr 2026 £200 Flints Auctions
Feb 2026 £112 Flints Auctions
Jan 2026 £100 Special Auction Services
Sep 2025 £130 Special Auction Services
May 2025 £160 Special Auction Services
Mar 2025 £162 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 £353 Chiswick Auctions
Oct 2024 £90 Harper Field Auctions
Oct 2024 £160 Harper Field Auctions
Oct 2024 £130 Special Auction Services
Oct 2024 £170 Special Auction Services
Oct 2024 £180 Special Auction Services
Aug 2024 £100 Special Auction Services
Jan 2024 £300 Flints Auctions
Sep 2023 £212 Flints Auctions
Jul 2023 £100 David Duggleby
Apr 2023 £188 Flints Auctions
Feb 2022 £112 Flints Auctions
May 2021 £150 Harper Field Auctions
May 2021 £150 Harper Field Auctions
Nov 2018 £204 Flints Auctions
May 2005 EUR 275 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 EUR 396 Leitz Auction
Jun 2001 £411 Christie's
Jun 2000 £199 Christie's
Aug 1998 £172 Christie's
Jul 1998 £322 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Nikon FE2 worth today?

In 2026 a working Nikon FE2 body is typically worth £130–£200 at UK auction, with the median hammer price across recent sales sitting at roughly £160.

How much does a Nikon FE2 sell for at auction?

UK hammer results over the past few years have ranged from about £100 for rough or untested bodies up to £350 for an exceptional example, so the price you pay depends heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the shutter and meter have been confirmed.

Is the Nikon FE2 a good value buy?

For a 1/4000s aperture-priority SLR that takes the full range of manual-focus Nikkor lenses, the FE2 offers reasonable value at its current £130–£200 auction level, though you should budget for a service if the shutter speeds sound off.

What is the difference between the FE and FE2 in price?

The FE2 generally sells for a modest premium over the earlier FE because of its faster 1/4000s shutter and 1/250s flash sync, but both models overlap in the £100–£200 bracket at UK auction.

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