Nikon S2 black
The Nikon S2 is a 35mm rangefinder camera from the 1950s, part of Nikon's early rangefinder line that preceded the F-series SLRs. The black-finish variant of the S2 is considerably scarcer than the standard chrome version, as the overwhelming majority left the factory in chrome.
With only two UK auction hammer results on file (2003 and 2006), the Nikon S2 black has sold in a range of roughly £1,600–£3,300, with the two sales averaging around £2,400. Because these are wholesale saleroom results rather than dealer retail prices, today a clean black S2 is worth a meaningful premium over a chrome example, and condition of the paint and engravings drives much of what it sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | £320 | £320 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Nikon S2 Black Dial 35mm Film Camera & 50mm F2 Lens - Case & Flash - Film Tested
Description:
Nikon S2 Black Dial 35mm Rangefinder with 50mm Nikkor f2 lens. In excellent condition. All speeds work and lens is clean and bright at all apertures. Camera focuses well. Comes with original lens cap, case (will need looking at) and Nikon flash (untested - Case needs restitching) I have used this camera a lot and really love it, but as I've been diagnosed with COPD I've had to make the decision to let some of the cameras go. Only thing of note is the spring on the winding lever is a little weak so needs a nudge to return Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £320 | £320 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Nikon S2 Black Dial 35mm Film Camera & 50mm F2 Lens - Case & Flash - Film Tested
Description:
Nikon S2 Black Dial 35mm Rangefinder with 50mm Nikkor f2 lens. In excellent condition. All speeds work and lens is clean and bright at all apertures. Camera focuses well. Comes with original lens cap, case (will need looking at) and Nikon flash (untested - Case needs restitching) I have used this camera a lot and really love it, but as I've been diagnosed with COPD I've had to make the decision to let some of the cameras go. Only thing of note is the spring on the winding lever is a little weak so needs a nudge to return Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £360 | £360 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Late Black Dial [MINT w/ Case] Nikon S2 Camera NIKKOR-H.C 5cm 50mm F2 Lens Japan
Description:
C 5cm 50mm F2 Lens Japan #2607N9. Front lens cap. Appearance;. Appearance is beautiful. Serial Number;. There is no balsam separation. There is no fungus. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Location: Sagamihara, KANAGAWA, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £360 | £360 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Late Black Dial [MINT w/ Case] Nikon S2 Camera NIKKOR-H.C 5cm 50mm F2 Lens Japan
Description:
C 5cm 50mm F2 Lens Japan #2607N9. Front lens cap. Appearance;. Appearance is beautiful. Serial Number;. There is no balsam separation. There is no fungus. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Location: Sagamihara, KANAGAWA, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £394 | £394 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Late Black dial [MINT] Nikon S2 Film Camera Nikkor S.C 50mm 5cm f/1.4 Lens JAPAN
Description:
・For the United States. Important Notice There is no balsam separation. There is no fungus. There is no fog. Weekends are not available because office is closed. There is no scratches. Above condition is based on my own opinion. Location: Sagamihara, KANAGAWA, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £394 | £394 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Late Black dial [MINT] Nikon S2 Film Camera Nikkor S.C 50mm 5cm f/1.4 Lens JAPAN
Description:
・For the United States. Important Notice There is no balsam separation. There is no fungus. There is no fog. Weekends are not available because office is closed. There is no scratches. Above condition is based on my own opinion. Location: Sagamihara, KANAGAWA, Japan |
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| Nov 2022 | EUR 7,000 | £6,082 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 41 (Lot AI_41_40817) Title: Nikon S2 black paint
Description:
rare S2 black paint camera, second 'black dial' version, one of the last from the second last batch of black paint cameras (6180604-6180987), in excellent condition, with only slight patina on the edges, incl. black Nikkor-S.C 1.5/5cm no.395184, with hood, cap, leather case, maker's box (different number), instructions Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 8,000 | £6,861 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37976) Title: Nikon S2 black paint
Description:
rare S2 black paint camera, second 'black dial' version, one of the last from the second last batch of black paint camera´s (6180604-6180987), in excellent condition, with only slight patina on the edges, incl. black Nikkor-H 2/5cm no.758995, with leather case, maker's box (unnumbered), inspection certificates for camera and lens with matching (!) serial numbers Estimate: EUR 16,000 - EUR 18,000 |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 22,000 | £19,423 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36472) Title: Nikon S2 black
Description:
Extremely rare first type 'chrome dial' camera, in beautiful condition and with all original features like all-black top dials or early camera back, with matching rare all-black Nikkor S.C 1.4/5cm no.365293 (near mint, with black paint hood 'Nippon Kogaku Japan' front cap), black ever-ready case, only around 450 first type black S2 were made Estimate: EUR 20,000 - EUR 25,000 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 2,800 | £2,378 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10814) Title: Nikon S2 Black Paint
Description:
type two (black dial version) in very fine and perfect working original condition, Nikkor 1.4/5cm no.380650 (cap), black everready case, copy maker's box Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 1,600 | £1,090 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16142) Title: Nikon S2 black paint
Description:
repainted S2 chrome with matching black Nikkor-S.C no.387642, clean lenses Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,500 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 1,550 | £1,059 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26769) Title: Nikon S2 Black Paint
Description:
appealing black paint S2 (paint not original), in perfect technical order, Nikkor S.C 1.4/50mm no.387642 Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,200 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 1,320 | £897 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25830) Title: Nikon S2 Black
Description:
early S2 'black dial' with Nikkor-S 1.4/50mm no.394962, paint not original, very attractive camera in perfect technical order Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 3,333 | £2,309 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_23039) Title: Nikon S2 black set
Description:
Seltene schwarze S2 (restauriert) mit originalem schwarz lackierten 1,4/5cm Nikkor-S.C Nr. 371144, Deckel, Tasche, Anleitung, Schachtel Estimate: EUR 61,615,090 - EUR 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon S2 black worth today?
Based on the two UK auction hammer results recorded, a Nikon S2 in black finish has a value in the region of £1,600 to £3,300, with strong dependence on originality of the paint.
How much does a Nikon S2 black sell for compared to a chrome one?
Black S2 bodies sell for a clear premium over chrome examples because far fewer were produced in black, though the exact price depends on whether the finish is verified original.
Why is the price range so wide?
The recorded range reflects both small sample size and condition sensitivity — originality of the black paint, shutter health, and rangefinder accuracy all materially affect what a given example sells for at auction.