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Nikon Nikonos RS (prototype)

The Nikonos RS was Nikon's underwater autofocus SLR using interchangeable bayonet lenses designed for amphibious use. A prototype example refers to a pre-production unit predating the standard catalogued release.

Pricing reference for the prototype is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom result from 2013 fetched £1,200 at hammer (wholesale, excluding commission), and no further auction sales are on file to establish a current range or median in 2026. With only one data point, what a Nikonos RS prototype is worth today, or sells for, cannot be reliably stated without fresh comparable results.

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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: May 2013

Date Price Source
May 2013 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 1,900 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Nikonos RS prototype worth?

Only one UK auction sale is on record, a £1,200 hammer price in 2013, which is insufficient to set a reliable current value.

How much does a Nikonos RS sell for at auction?

Standard production Nikonos RS bodies trade separately from prototypes; for the prototype variant specifically, the sole reference price in our data is £1,200 at hammer.

Is the prototype more valuable than a standard Nikonos RS?

Prototype premiums depend on documentation and buyer interest, and with only one recorded sale we cannot quantify a premium over the standard model.

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