Nikon S2-E (black paint)
The Nikon S2-E is a rangefinder camera produced by Nikon, here in a black paint finish. Black paint variants of Nikon's S-series rangefinders were made in far smaller numbers than chrome examples and are treated as collector items rather than user cameras.
Sales data for the black paint S2-E is extremely thin: a single UK auction-hammer result on file from 2012 reached £34,000, reflecting wholesale collector-market pricing rather than retail dealer asking prices. With only one data point on record, today's value for any individual example will depend heavily on condition, provenance and originality of the black paint, and recent comparable hammer prices would be needed to confirm where the model sells for now. Buyers asking what a Nikon S2-E in black paint is worth should treat the figure as indicative of the rarefied tier this variant occupies rather than a reliable median.
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 2012
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2012 | EUR 34,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_14258) Title: Nikon S2-E Black Paint
Description:
One of the most important Nikon RF cameras, the S2-E was the first Nikon for electric motor drive and also the most early 35mm post-war camera for electric motor drive (before Leica MP-2). Only 4-5 cameras (out of 10-15 produced) are known to exist. The recently discovered black paint camera is in very fine condition and comes with black paint Nikkor-S 1.4/5cm no.396570, black everready case - camera no.6194009 (sold in Westlicht Photographica Auction 18) is published in 'The Complete Nikon Rangefinder System' by Robert R. Rotoloni page 110-115 Estimate: EUR 30,000 - EUR 40,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon S2-E in black paint worth?
The only UK auction-hammer record on file sold for £34,000, but with just one data point any current valuation should be confirmed against more recent comparable sales.
How much does a Nikon S2-E black paint sell for at auction?
At saleroom level the recorded price is £34,000 hammer, placing it firmly in the high-end collector tier rather than the user-camera market.
Why is the black paint version so much more valuable?
Black paint Nikon rangefinders were produced in very limited numbers compared with chrome bodies, and original-finish examples command a substantial premium over standard versions.