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Nikon F2

The Nikon F2 is a professional 35mm SLR introduced in 1971 as the successor to the Nikon F. It pairs an all-mechanical shutter with the Nikon F bayonet mount and uses an interchangeable viewfinder system, allowing several metered prism variants to be fitted over the course of its production.

Hammer prices at recent UK auction have mostly sat in a £100–£300 band for F2 bodies, with a median around £160 across sales from 2023 to 2025. Condition and finder type drive the spread: clean, working examples with responsive prisms cluster at the upper end, while cosmetically worn or untested bodies bring results near £100. Older saleroom records from the 2000s, including a £780 result in 2005, sit well above today's typical levels.

Variants

Select a variant to filter the sales history below.

Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
25th Anniversary 1 £700 – £700
anniversary 0
MD-1 and MB-1 kit 0
MD-2 and MB-1 kit, black 2 £480 – £850

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 2026

Date Price Source Variant
Jun 2026 £175 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jun 2026 £212 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jun 2026 £238 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
May 2026 £140 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Mar 2026 £262 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Feb 2026 £106 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2026 £200 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2026 £212 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2025 £100 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Oct 2025 £150 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Oct 2025 £300 🇬🇧 Tennants Auctioneers
Oct 2025 £120 🇬🇧 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £262 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
May 2025 £250 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
May 2025 £150 🇬🇧 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £140 🇬🇧 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £220 🇬🇧 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £250 🇬🇧 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £400 🇬🇧 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £160 🇬🇧 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £220 🇬🇧 Tennants Auctioneers
May 2025 £140 🇬🇧 Tennants Auctioneers
Jan 2025 £100 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Oct 2024 £300 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions
Oct 2024 £180 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Oct 2024 £700 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services 25th Anniversary
Jun 2023 £12 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Apr 2023 £138 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2023 £75 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jun 2022 £338 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
May 2022 £150 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 £360 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 £434 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jun 2015 EUR 450 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 1,400 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2013 EUR 480 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction MD-2 and MB-1 kit, black
Nov 2013 EUR 2,000 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 750 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 360 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 600 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 850 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction MD-2 and MB-1 kit, black
Nov 2008 EUR 550 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Feb 2006 £228 🇬🇧 Christie's
Feb 2006 £420 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2005 £264 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2005 £780 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2005 £240 🇬🇧 Christie's
May 2005 EUR 440 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2005 £384 🇬🇧 Christie's
Sep 2004 £203 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jun 2004 £286 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jun 2004 £262 🇬🇧 Christie's
May 2004 EUR 938 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Feb 2004 £298 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2003 EUR 303 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 313 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 £70 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2003 £352 🇬🇧 Christie's
Mar 2003 £211 🇬🇧 Christie's
Sep 2002 £293 🇬🇧 Christie's
Sep 2002 £176 🇬🇧 Christie's
Sep 2002 £211 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2001 £223 🇬🇧 Christie's
Sep 2001 £282 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jan 2001 £235 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jan 2001 £1,762 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jan 2001 £446 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2000 £293 🇬🇧 Christie's
Oct 2000 £329 🇬🇧 Christie's
Aug 2000 £352 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jan 2000 £632 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jun 1999 £253 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jul 1998 £184 🇬🇧 Christie's
May 1998 £552 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jan 1998 £299 🇬🇧 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Nikon F2 sell for at UK auction?

Recent hammer prices have generally fallen between £100 and £300, with a typical result near £160 depending on finder type and condition.

When was the Nikon F2 introduced?

The F2 was launched in 1971 as the successor to the Nikon F.

Does the Nikon F2 need batteries to operate?

No — the shutter is fully mechanical; batteries are only required to power the meter in a Photomic finder when one is fitted.

What lens mount does the Nikon F2 use?

It uses the Nikon F bayonet mount.

Why do F2 auction prices vary so much?

Results are driven by cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy and which viewfinder is fitted, so otherwise similar bodies can sell anywhere from around £100 to £300.