Nikon F2 H (High Speed)
The Nikon F2 H (High Speed) is a specialised 35mm film SLR based on the Nikon F2 professional body, adapted for high-frame-rate motor-driven shooting. It sits apart from standard F2 variants as a low-volume, purpose-built tool produced in limited numbers.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the F2 H have ranged from about £2,200 to £5,000, with a median around £2,800 — placing this among the more valuable F2 derivatives in today's market. Because the sample of wholesale saleroom results is small and spread over several years, what a given example is worth and sells for at auction depends heavily on completeness, cosmetic condition and the presence of matching accessories.
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: June 2024
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| Jun 2024 | EUR 4,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 44 (Lot A00538) Title: Nikon F2 High Speed outfit
Description:
Very rare high-speed version of the F2 with fixed mirror, second version, with two-line serial number engraving and the addition of the 'H-MD', omitting B and T settings, no self-timer, from the only known batch no.7850001-7850557 made in 1979 but only 501 units were sold, with body cap, body and prism finder DE-1 titanium coated, with high-speed motor drive MD-100 no.785047, MB-100 battery pack, two MH-1 quick chargers mounted on a steel plate, 5x Ni-Cd Battery units MN-1, numbered 8109 (2x), 9007 (2x) and 9001, everything in absolutely mint condition and working order, with maker's boxes. Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 2,200 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30899) Title: Nikon F2 High Speed
Description:
early type 2 F2-High Speed for 10 fps. in near mint condition with MD-100 no.785097, MB-100, MH-1 quick charger, all in perfect working order Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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| Nov 2007 | EUR 2,800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 12 (Lot AI_12_20612) Title: Nikon F2 High Speed
Description:
late type 2 F2-High Speed for 10 fps., with MD-100 no.785462 with A (in circle) engraving (the "A" should be a sign of modification done by the factory, but for an unknown reason only very few with these "A" engravings are known to exist), MB-100 no.785462 with A (in a circle) engraving, MH-1 quick charger, all in perfect working order Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 5,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26844) Title: Nikon F2 High Speed
Description:
second type without 'B' and 'T', complete with MD-100, MB-100, charger, batteries, instructions (copy), in mint and perfect working condition Estimate: EUR 5,500 - EUR 6,000 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 4,200 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25865) Title: Nikon F2 High Speed
Description:
second type, complete with MD-100, MB-100, charger, batteries, all in fine and perfect working condition Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 5,500 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 5,150 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_25079) Title: Nikon F2 High Speed
Description:
new with MD-100 no.785302, MB-100 battery pack, MH-100 charger, 2x MN-1 battery unit, all original boxes, rare with maker's box - less than 600 cameras produced! Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 3,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24136) Title: Nikon F2 High Speed
Description:
very early F2-High Speed, complete outfit with MD-100, MB-100, MH1 charger, all in perfect working order Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 5,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nikon F2 H (High Speed) worth today?
UK auction hammer results between 2006 and 2014 range from roughly £2,200 to £5,000, with a median near £2,800, so a clean, complete example typically sits in the low-to-mid four figures.
How much does a Nikon F2 H sell for at auction?
Recorded wholesale hammer prices in the UK saleroom have been £2,200, £2,800 and £5,000, reflecting the scarcity of the model rather than a single stable market price.
Why is the F2 H more valuable than a standard F2?
It was produced in far smaller numbers as a specialised high-speed variant, and collector demand for complete, original examples drives prices well above those of regular F2 bodies.