Nikon SP Limited Edition
The Nikon SP Limited Edition is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Nikon as a modern reissue of the original SP, a model first introduced in the late 1950s. It was offered as a small-run commemorative release aimed at collectors rather than working photographers.
Auction data for the SP Limited Edition is thin: a single UK saleroom result from October 2024 saw one hammer at £2,500, which sets the only confirmed reference point for what the camera is worth at wholesale level today. Because this was an auction hammer price, dealer asking figures and private retail values typically sit higher, and condition, completeness of the original presentation set, and matching-number lens all influence where an individual 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: April 2026
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| Apr 2026 | £2,250 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 203) Title: A Nikon SP Limited Edition Rangefinder Camera
Description:
2005, black, serial no. SP0961, with Nikon W-Nikkor.C f/1.8 35mm lens, black, serial no. 0961, body, VG-E, shutter working, slightly ding near serial |
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| Apr 2025 | £2,375 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 153) Title: A Nikon SP 'Limited Edition' Rangefinder Camera
Description:
2005, black paint, serial no. SP1464, with Nikon W-Nikkor.C f/1.8 35mm lens, black, serial no. 1464, body, E, shutter working, lens, VG-E, some very |
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| Nov 2024 | £2,500 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 150) Title: A Nikon SP Limited Edition Rangefinder Camera
Description:
2005, black, serial no. SP1317, with Nikon W-Nikkor.C f/1.8 35mm lens, black, serial no. 1317, body, E, shutter working, lens, VG-E, complete with |
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| Oct 2024 | £2,500 | Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1522) Title: Nikon SP limited edition 35mm rangefinder camera, serial number 0169, with Nippon Kogaku W-Nikkor.
Description:
Nikon SP limited edition 35mm rangefinder camera, serial number 0169, with Nippon Kogaku W-Nikkor. |
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| May 2024 | £3,125 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 165) Title: A Nikon SP Limited Edition Rangefinder Camera
Description:
2005, black, serial no. SP0720, with Nikon W-Nikkor.C f/1.8 35mm lens, black, serial no. 0720, body, E, shutter working, lens, VG-E, complete with |
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| Nov 2022 | £3,625 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 154) Title: A Nikon SP Limited Edition Rangefinder Camera
Description:
2005, black, serial no. SP2028, with Nikon W-Nikkor.C f/1.8 35mm lens, black, serial no. 2028, body, E, shutter working, lens, VG-E, complete with |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon SP Limited Edition worth today?
The only verified UK auction record shows one selling for £2,500 hammer in late 2024, so that figure is the current reference for value, though the small sample size means individual results can vary.
How much does a Nikon SP Limited Edition sell for at auction?
At recent UK auction the camera achieved a £2,500 hammer price, which is wholesale-level and excludes buyer's premium.
Why is the price of the SP Limited Edition higher than a standard user rangefinder?
It was issued as a limited collector reissue rather than a production workhorse, so its price reflects rarity and collector demand rather than everyday photographic utility.