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Nikon SP (black, with motor)

The Nikon SP is a 35mm rangefinder camera introduced by Nikon in 1957, positioned as the flagship of Nikon's rangefinder line. This particular configuration is the black-finish body paired with the dedicated motor drive, a far less common combination than the standard chrome body sold without a motor.

With only a single recorded UK auction result in our dataset — a black SP with motor that fetched £1,300 at saleroom level in late 2014 — there is not enough hammer-price data to define a reliable range or median for what one of these sells for today in 2026. Black-paint Nikon SP bodies and original motors are both highly condition-sensitive, and the value of any given example depends heavily on the originality of the black finish and the matching of the motor to the body.

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.

Date Price Source
Nov 2014 EUR 1,300 Leitz Auction