Nikon Nikkor F Photomic FTn
The Nikon F Photomic FTn is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera fitted with the FTn metering prism finder, which added through-the-lens centre-weighted metering to the Nikon F system. It was a professional-grade body sold from the late 1960s into the 1970s and uses the Nikon F bayonet mount.
UK auction data for this configuration is thin: a single hammer result of £950 is on record, achieved at saleroom level in 2013 — a wholesale figure rather than a dealer asking price. With only one verified sale, today's market value cannot be pinned down precisely from our dataset, and what a Nikon F Photomic FTn is worth in 2026 will depend heavily on cosmetic condition, finder accuracy, and whether the body is sold with a period Nikkor lens.
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: January 2023
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| Jan 2023 | USD 500 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: 2023 Auction Results (Lot 55) Title: Nikon F Photomic FTN Nr. 7438208 / Nikkor 28mm Nikkor-H f3,5 Nr. 304001
Description:
Nikon F Photomic FTN Nr. 7438208 / Nikkor 28mm Nikkor-H f3,5 Nr. 304001 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 950 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10656) Title: Nikon 'Nikkor' F Photmic FTN
Description:
rare Nikkor body type 69/2 R with matching Nikkor FTN prism finder type 1R, Nikkor front plate, in very good condition and working order, Nikkor-H Auto 2/50mm no.908277 (cap) Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon F Photomic FTn worth at UK auction?
Verified hammer data is limited to one recorded sale at £950, so the price a given example sells for today depends strongly on condition and whether the meter is functional.
How much does a Nikon F Photomic FTn sell for compared with a plain-prism Nikon F?
FTn-finder bodies typically carry a value premium over plain-prism Nikon F examples because the metering head is harder to source separately, but our dataset is too small to quote a precise differential.
Is the Photomic FTn meter still usable today?
Many FTn finders still meter, but they were designed for mercury PX625 cells; buyers should confirm the meter has been calibrated for a modern 1.5V replacement or is being used with an adapter.