Sinar F2
The Sinar F2 is a 4x5 large format monorail view camera intended for studio and field work, with full movements (rise, fall, shift, swing, tilt) on both standards. It sits in Sinar's modular F-series line, positioned as a more accessible monorail than the company's higher-end P-series.
Sales data for the Sinar F2 is thin: a single UK auction hammer result from December 2024 came in at £400, so wholesale saleroom levels for a body in 2026 sit around that figure rather than a defined range. Because hammer prices exclude buyer's premium and depend heavily on what is included — bellows condition, presence of a lens board, and any extra format backs — the price a complete outfit sells for at auction can vary materially from a bare body.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: December 2024
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| Dec 2024 | £400 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 170) Title: A Sinar F2 Large Format Camera
Description:
black, bearer G, serial number 80159, rear standard G, focussing screen intact, front standard G, with lens board and Rodenstock Sironar-N f/5.6 |
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| Nov 2013 | £400 | £400 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | |
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Auction: PHOTOGRAPHICA AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS Including Scales, Weights and Measures Thursday 21st November at 9.30am (Lot 653) Title: A Sinar F Camera
Description:
A Sinar F Camera, serial no. 38701, VG, with Schneider Symmar-S f/5.6 150mm, VG, shutter working, Schneider Symmar f/5.6 210mm, VG, shutter working, Schneider Super-Angulon f/8 90mm, VG, shutter working, with wide angle bellows (2), Polaroid back, dds (15), in maker's case Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Sinar F2 worth today?
Based on limited UK auction evidence, a Sinar F2 body is worth in the region of £400 at hammer, though the value of a complete outfit with lens board, bellows in good order and accessories can differ.
How much does a Sinar F2 sell for at auction?
The most recent UK auction record we have shows a Sinar F2 selling for £400 in December 2024; with only one data point, that figure is indicative rather than a firm market price.
Is the Sinar F2 a good large format camera to buy?
It is a 4x5 monorail with a full set of movements and shares parts with the wider Sinar system, which makes servicing and upgrading straightforward provided the bellows and standards are sound on the example you inspect.