Nikon S2 (sample)
The Nikon S2 is a 35mm rangefinder camera, part of Nikon's S-series introduced in the 1950s before the company's shift toward SLR designs. It used the Nikon S bayonet mount and was positioned as a professional rangefinder body during the period when Japanese rangefinders were competing directly with established German makers.
Sales data for the Nikon S2 in our records is extremely limited, with a single UK auction hammer result of £3,200 from 2016 — a wholesale saleroom figure rather than a retail asking price. With only one data point available today, this should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable guide to what the camera is currently worth, and condition, completeness and any matching-period lens will materially affect the price a clean example sells for.
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 2016
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 3,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_34775) Title: Nikon S2 'SAMPLE'
Description:
Extremely rare camera, on the rear engraved "SAMPLE". It is the 33th S2 camera produced and one of the most earliest known to exist. Rotoloni shows in 'The Complete Nikon Rangefinder System' page 107 camera no.6135019 with the same 'SAMPLE' engraving and believes it is one of the 10 cameras shown at the introduction of the new S2 in New York on December 10th 1954. The camera is different to the production models: the rangefinder view shows four cross markings within the bright-line, the pressure plate is much shorter and the back cover looks uncommon inside. The camera is in fully working and excellent condition, with Nikkor-H.C 2/5cm no. 721258, with clear and clean glass. Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_31207) Title: Nikon S2 chrome 'SAMPLE'
Description:
very rare body for demonstration purpose, back of top plate engraved 'SAMPLE', black body cap, case, custom made box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon S2 worth today?
Based on the single UK auction hammer result in our data, a Nikon S2 has sold for around £3,200, though with only one sale on record this figure should be treated as indicative of the value of one example rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Nikon S2 sell for at auction?
Our records show one UK saleroom hammer price of £3,200 for a Nikon S2; current sale prices will depend heavily on condition, originality and whether a period-correct lens is included.
Is the Nikon S2 a rangefinder or an SLR?
The Nikon S2 is a 35mm rangefinder camera from Nikon's S-series, predating the company's later F-series SLRs.