Nikon S (8 digits)
The Nikon S is a 35mm rangefinder camera body from Nikon's early postwar rangefinder line. The "8 digits" designation refers to the eight-digit serial-number range used on later production examples, a detail collectors track when assessing originality.
Sales data for this specific serial range is thin: a single UK auction hammer result from November 2021 reached £434, which sets the only firm reference point for what the camera sells for at saleroom level. With just one wholesale data point on file, today's value is best treated as indicative rather than a reliable median, and condition, completeness and matching-number originality will move the price materially either way.
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 2021
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2021 | £434 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 147) Title: A Nikon S '8-digit' Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1951-54, chrome, serial no. 60910252, with Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-S.C f/1.4 50mm lens, chrome, serial no. 323794, body, G, shutter firing but curtain |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon S (8-digit serial) worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, one example sold for £434 hammer in 2021; with only a single data point, treat this as a guide to value rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Nikon S sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK hammer result on file is £434, which reflects the wholesale price achieved in the saleroom before commission rather than a dealer retail figure.
What affects the price of a Nikon S rangefinder?
Cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy, rangefinder alignment, original vulcanite, and serial-number originality are the main factors that push values up or down.