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Nikon Nikkormat FT2

The Nikkormat FT2 is a 35mm SLR introduced by Nikon in the mid-1970s as part of the Nikkormat line, positioned as a more affordable mechanical body sitting below the professional F-series while sharing the Nikon F mount. It uses a mechanical, metal focal-plane shutter and a built-in through-the-lens meter, aimed at enthusiasts who wanted Nikon optics without the cost of the flagship models.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Nikkormat FT2 have sat in a narrow band of roughly £81–£88, with a median around £81, reflecting wholesale saleroom levels rather than dealer retail. An older 2000 Christie's result of £76 shows how little the model's value has shifted in nominal terms over two decades, and in 2026 clean, working examples still sell for double-digit sums rather than the three-figure prices commanded by pro-spec Nikons of the same era. Condition and a functioning meter are the main swing factors on what a body is worth.

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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: October 2022

Date Price Source
Oct 2022 £88 Flints Auctions
Mar 2022 £81 Flints Auctions
Feb 2019 £42 Harper Field Auctions
May 2000 £76 Christie's
Jan 2000 £345 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Nikkormat FT2 worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results place the value of a Nikkormat FT2 at roughly £80–£90 for a typical working body, with condition and meter accuracy being the main price drivers.

How much does a Nikkormat FT2 sell for at auction?

It sells for around £81 at the median, with clean examples reaching about £88; these are hammer prices and exclude buyer's premium.

Is the Nikkormat FT2 a good value buy?

For the price of a sub-£100 body you get Nikon F-mount compatibility and a mechanical shutter, which makes the FT2 one of the cheaper routes into the Nikon manual-focus system.

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