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.
Prices updated: November 2023
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| Nov 2023 | EUR 12,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 43 (Lot A00439) Title: Nikon SP black paint with motor drive
Description:
Rare early original black paint SP, from the very first production batch (6200035-6200084), in beautiful, almost mint condition with cloth shutter, together with rare Nikkor-S 1.4/50mm all black 'Olympic' no. 140809, with black paint motor drive no.94401, fourth type with 'C' engraving for 'continuous', with front lens cap. Estimate: EUR 16,000 - EUR 18,000 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 1,300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30893) Title: Nikon SP black paint
Description:
motor coupled SP with titanium shutter in fully original condition with black/chrome Nikkor-H 2/5cm no.754940 (some cleaning marks) Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 2,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a black Nikon SP with motor worth?
The only UK auction hammer result in our records is £1,300 from November 2014, so a precise current value cannot be given from this dataset alone, and condition and originality of the black paint will move the price significantly.
How much does a Nikon SP sell for at auction?
With just one recorded sale of a black-with-motor example at £1,300, the price a given SP sells for depends heavily on finish (chrome vs black), whether a motor is included, and overall cosmetic and mechanical condition.
Why is the black Nikon SP more valuable than the chrome version?
Black-paint SP bodies were produced in much smaller numbers than chrome bodies, and collectors pay a premium for original, unrepainted black finish, which is why the value of a genuine black example tends to sit well above a comparable chrome one.