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Nikon · 35mm SLR
Best safe deal right now£222 Tested · With lens · Japan · 16% under typical
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Nikon FUsed price, value & today's best deals
The original Nikon F system camera.
- Type
- 35mm SLR
- Film
- 35mm
- Made
- 1959–1974
- Lens mount
- Nikon F
- Exposure
- Manual
- Without a battery
- Works (mechanical)
Fair price · Tested / working, with lens
£264
most £232–£297 · eBay UK, delivered
−50%−25%typical+25%+50%
Where most listings sitTypicalBest safe deal now
Updated 3h ago
Price sheet
eBay UK · typical Buy It Now price, delivered, import VAT included| Working? | With one lens | Body only | With lenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested / working | £264from £222 · 7 | £253from £179 · 16 | – |
| Working not stated | £237from £189 · 11 | £199from £134 · 26 | 1 listedtoo few to say |
| Untested or faulty | 1 listedtoo few to say | £171from £149 · 7 | – |
| New / unused | – | – | – |
Each group has its own typical price, so an untested body is never compared with a tested camera and lens. Collector editions (black paint, titanium, limited runs) are shown but left out of the averages.
Price history
eBay UK · daily typical asking price
We started tracking this camera on 23 Oct 2026. The chart fills in as we record prices each day.
70 listings
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01 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Nikon F Photomic UKNot statedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer 2d 13h · 0 bids tjsdeli · 99.3% · 1,089 feedback£72 incl. £3 postage Current bid Bid on eBay → -
02 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Nikon F Photomic FTN 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only UKNot statedBody onlyDealer ffordesphotographic · 99.7% · 25,804 feedback£134 incl. £5 postage 33% under typical View on eBay → -
03 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED Nikon F Photomic FTN 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only (Meter not working!) UKUntestedBody onlyDealer ffordesphotographic · 99.7% · 25,804 feedback- The light meter doesn't work
- Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
£149 free postage 13% under typical View on eBay → -
04 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Near MINT+] Nikon F Photomic FTN Silver SLR 35mm Film Camera Body from JAPAN #3
JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded Near MintPrivate seller ban_zai_camera · 100% · 334 feedback£158 free postage + ~£26 import VAT 21% under typical View on eBay → -
05 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED Nikon F Photomic FTN 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only (Meter not working!) UKUntestedBody onlyDealer ffordesphotographic · 99.7% · 25,804 feedback- The light meter doesn't work
- Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
£159 free postage 7% under typical View on eBay → -
06 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Exc+5 READ] Nikon F Photomic Finder 35mm SLR Film Camera Body from JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded ExcellentDealer maui_camera_japan · 100% · 3,422 feedback- The title says "read" or "see description": the seller is pointing at a fault or a missing part
£161 incl. £27 postage + ~£27 import VAT 19% under typical View on eBay → -
07 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED *1yr Wty for US* Nikon F Photomic FTN Silver Film Camera Body Meter OK Japan #69 JapanNot statedBody onlyDealer kobe_snap_studio · 100% · 1,389 feedback£165 free postage + ~£27 import VAT 17% under typical View on eBay → -
08 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [MINT] Nikon F Photomic FTN Finder Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller shibaroku_camera_japan · 100% · 558 feedback£166 free postage + ~£28 import VAT 17% under typical View on eBay → -
09 ▸ JP ▸ UNTESTED [AS-IS] Nikon F Photomic FTN Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera From Japan #8044 JapanUntestedBody onlyDealer bluebirdjapan · 100% · 663 feedback- Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
£168 free postage + ~£28 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
10 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Near MINT-] Nikon F Photomic FTN Apollo S/N 740xxxx Silver Film Camera JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded Near MintPrivate seller aiyama_metsa_camera_japan · 100% · 999 feedback£169 free postage + ~£28 import VAT 15% under typical View on eBay → -
11 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED S/N 675xxxx [MINT] Nikon F Photomic Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintDealer wasabi.camera_825 · 100% · 675 feedback£170 free postage + ~£28 import VAT 15% under typical View on eBay → -
12 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [MINT] Nikon F Eye Level Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Fuji Mark JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller dka.232 · 99.7% · 474 feedback£173 free postage + ~£29 import VAT 13% under typical View on eBay → -
13 ▸ JP ▸ UNTESTED Meter NG [EXC+5] Nikon F Late Photomic FTN Viw Finder SLR FilmCamera Japan #3282 JapanUntestedBody onlyGraded ExcellentPrivate seller japan-collection-camera-take · 100% · 1,975 feedback- The light meter doesn't work
- Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
£175 incl. £18 postage + ~£29 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
14 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Read![MINT+++] Nikon F Photomic Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller treeopticaljapan · 99.4% · 167 feedback- The title says "read" or "see description": the seller is pointing at a fault or a missing part
£176 free postage + ~£29 import VAT 12% under typical View on eBay → -
15 ▸ JP ▸ UNTESTED* Excellent Nikon F Photomic FTN 35mm SLR Film Camera Body from Japan w/ Case JapanUntestedBody onlyGraded ExcellentDealerBest Offer noby-mstore · 100% · 1,075 feedback- Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
£178 incl. £22 postage + ~£30 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
16 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED 📸 Nikon F Photomic FTN 35mm SLR Tested Japan [Exc+3]0603a1 JapanTestedBody onlyGraded ExcellentDealer jp-craft-lab · 99.7% · 530 feedback£179 free postage + ~£30 import VAT 29% under typical View on eBay → -
17 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* Nikon F Photomic FTN body GREAT CONDITION UKUntestedBody onlyDealer ★ Top Rated apphotographic · 100% · 14,274 feedback- Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
£180 free postage 5% over typical View on eBay → -
18 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Near MINT] Nikon F Photomic FTN Silver 35mm Film Camera Body only from JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded Near MintPrivate seller aiyama_metsa_camera_japan · 100% · 999 feedback£180 free postage + ~£30 import VAT 9% under typical View on eBay → -
19 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter works[Top MINT] NIKON F Photomic FTN Silver 35mm Film Camera JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller shibaroku_camera_japan · 100% · 558 feedback£181 free postage + ~£30 import VAT 28% under typical View on eBay → -
20 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* 35mm SLR Film Camera Nikon F Photomic FTN Finder [NEAR MINT] From Japan 136 JapanTestedBody onlyGraded Near MintDealer nao7010japan · 100% · 91 feedback£181 free postage + ~£30 import VAT 28% under typical View on eBay → -
21 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Near MINT] Nikon F Eye Level Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded Near MintPrivate seller lc.consu-8 · 99.9% · 2,099 feedback£185 free postage + ~£31 import VAT 7% under typical View on eBay → -
22 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Nikon F Photomic Early Model SLR Film Camera W/case from Japan #3277 JapanNot statedBody onlyDealer cooljapantoys · 99.4% · 550 feedback£186 incl. £7 postage + ~£31 import VAT 6% under typical View on eBay → -
23 ▸ IT ▸ NOT STATED Nikon F Photomic + Nikkor-O 35mm f/2
ItalyNot statedWith 35mm lensPrivate sellerBest Offer briancameraworks · 100% · 36 feedback£189 incl. £21 postage + ~£31 import VAT 20% under typical View on eBay → -
24 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED 【MINT meter works!】Nikon F Photomic FTN 35mm SLR Film Camera Apollo From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintDealer mictok_98 · 100% · 766 feedback£196 free postage + ~£33 import VAT 23% under typical View on eBay → -
25 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [ MINT ] Nikon F SLR Film Camera Silver Body Nikkor 28mm F3.5 Lens Kit JAPAN JapanNot statedWith 28mm lensGraded MintDealer mictok_98 · 100% · 766 feedback£198 free postage + ~£33 import VAT 16% under typical View on eBay → -
26 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Nikon F Photomic FTN 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only UKNot statedBody onlyDealer ffordesphotographic · 99.7% · 25,804 feedback£199 free postage About typical View on eBay → -
27 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [N MINT Strap] Nikon F Photomic FTN Film Camera 28mm f/3.5 Lens From JAPAN JapanNot statedWith 28mm lensGraded Near MintDealer asahi_camera · 100% · 1,121 feedback£204 incl. £30 postage + ~£34 import VAT 14% under typical View on eBay → -
28 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Nikon F Photomic FTN 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Tested Working Excellent Japan JapanTestedBody onlyGraded ExcellentDealerBest Offer finali56 · 92.1% · 141 feedback- Low seller feedback
£204 free postage + ~£34 import VAT 19% under typical View on eBay → -
29 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Nikon F Photomic FTN Body Black SLRFilm Camera From Japan Tested [Read Cond] JapanTestedBody onlyBlackDealer re-camera · 99.5% · 1,622 feedback£209 incl. £13 postage + ~£35 import VAT 18% under typical View on eBay → -
30 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Nikon F Photomic SLR Film Camera NIKKOR-S 50mm f/1.4 Non-Ai Lens JAPAN【VeryGood】 JapanNot statedWith 50mm lensPrivate seller cozyspace · 100% · 38 feedback£214 incl. £24 postage + ~£36 import VAT 10% under typical View on eBay → -
31 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Used Nikon F Photomic Classic film camera with half case (SH45809) UKNot statedBody onlyDealerBest Offer ★ Top Rated carmarthencameras · 100% · 88,820 feedback£219 free postage 10% over typical View on eBay → -
32 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* Opt Mint Nikon F Photomic FTN Black 35mm SLR Film Camera Body from Japan JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackDealer rivermart1209 · 100% · 386 feedback£221 free postage + ~£37 import VAT 13% under typical View on eBay → -
33 ▸ DE ▸ NOT STATED Nikon F #6583245 Chrome with Photomic Button
GermanyNot statedBody onlyPrivate sellerBest Offer ulis_sortiment · 100% · 205 feedback£222 incl. £24 postage + ~£37 import VAT 11% over typical View on eBay → -
34 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* Nikon F Eye Level 35mm SLR Film Camera w/ NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 Lens Japan [Exc+++ JapanTestedWith 50mm lensGraded ExcellentDealer nipponadventureshop · 100% · 305 feedback£222 free postage + ~£37 import VAT 16% under typical View on eBay → -
35 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED s/n:727xxxx [Exc+5] Nikon F Photomic FTN Late Model 35mm SLR Film Camera JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded ExcellentPrivate seller f1-camera · 100% · 881 feedback£225 incl. £36 postage + ~£37 import VAT 13% over typical View on eBay → -
36 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED ⏯️Meter Works[Near MINT -] Nikon F Photomic FTN Film Camera 50mm F1.4 Lens JAPAN JapanTestedWith 50mm lensGraded Near MintPrivate seller good_time_camera · 100% · 615 feedback£227 free postage + ~£38 import VAT 14% under typical View on eBay → -
37 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [ N MINT ] Nikon F Photomic FTN Film Camera NIKKOR-S 50mm f1.4 Lens From JAPAN JapanNot statedWith 50mm lensGraded Near MintPrivate seller fullsun.shop · 100% · 713 feedback£230 free postage + ~£38 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
38 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED NIKON F Photomic Film DSLR Camera Vintage Model Untested As Seen UKUntestedBody onlyDealer secondes · 99.8% · 618 feedback- Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
£236 incl. £6 postage 38% over typical View on eBay → -
39 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* [Near MINT] Nikon F Photomic FTN Film Camera Nikkor SC Auto 50mm f1.4 from JAPAN JapanTestedWith 50mm lensGraded Near MintPrivate seller aiyama_metsa_camera_japan · 100% · 999 feedback£236 free postage + ~£39 import VAT 10% under typical View on eBay → -
40 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [N MINT+ w/CASE] Nikon F Photomic FTN Film Camera Nikkor 50mm f1.4 JAPAN JapanNot statedWith 50mm lensGraded Near MintPrivate seller aiyama_metsa_camera_japan · 100% · 999 feedback£237 free postage + ~£39 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
41 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED 【EXC+++++】Nikon F Eye Level 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Silver JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded ExcellentDealer japan_fun_camera_uk · 100% · 1,771 feedback£237 free postage + ~£39 import VAT 19% over typical View on eBay → -
42 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter works🎦👀🌟N MINT🌟 Nikon F Photomic FTN SLR Silver From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded Near MintDealer positive_star_camera · 99.9% · 1,847 feedback£237 incl. £30 postage + ~£40 import VAT 6% under typical View on eBay → -
43 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Nikon F Eye Level Silver 35mm Film Camera 50mm f/1.4 Lens [ NEAR MINT ] JAPAN JapanNot statedWith 50mm lensGraded Near MintPrivate seller nico_camera.japan · 100% · 615 feedback£244 incl. £30 postage + ~£41 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
44 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Exc+4] Nikon F Eye level Black 35mm Film Camera SERIES E Zoom 70-210mm f/4 Lens JapanNot statedBundleGraded ExcellentBlackDealer bluebirdjapan · 100% · 663 feedback£246 free postage + ~£41 import VAT Not enough data View on eBay → -
45 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Nikon F Photomic FT 35mm SLR Film Camera With Nikkor-S Auto 50mm f2 Lens UKNot statedWith 50mm lensDealer ffordesphotographic · 99.7% · 25,804 feedback£249 free postage 5% over typical View on eBay → -
46 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Read【EXC+5】 Nikon F Eye Level 35mm Film Camera Nikkor 50mm F2 Lens From JAPAN JapanNot statedWith 50mm lensGraded ExcellentDealer ael-camera · 99.6% · 920 feedback- The title says "read" or "see description": the seller is pointing at a fault or a missing part
£251 incl. £30 postage + ~£42 import VAT 6% over typical View on eBay → -
47 ▸ GB ▸ UNTESTED* Nikon F Photomic FT 35 mm SLR Film Camera Nikkor-H Auto 50mm f2 Lens UKUntestedWith 50mm lensDealer angycal0 · 100% · 1,506 feedback- Untested, sold as seen or with a fault named in the title
£254 incl. £4 postage Not enough data View on eBay → -
48 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Nikon F Photomic FTN 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only UKNot statedBody onlyDealer ffordesphotographic · 99.7% · 25,804 feedback£254 incl. £5 postage 28% over typical View on eBay → -
49 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Almost MINT] Nikon F Eye Level 35mm SLR Film Camera Silver + 50mm f/1.4 #8315 JapanNot statedWith 50mm lensGraded Mint japan_cameras_4u · 99.7% · 2,299 feedback£255 incl. £9 postage + ~£43 import VAT 8% over typical View on eBay → -
50 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Nikon F Photomic FTN 35mm SLR Film Camera w/28mm Nikkor Lens Tested Exc+++ Japan JapanTestedWith lensGraded ExcellentDealerBest Offer finali56 · 92.1% · 141 feedback- Low seller feedback
£264 free postage + ~£44 import VAT About typical View on eBay → -
51 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter Works SN/734xxxx [MINT] Nikon F Photomic FTN Black Camera From Japan JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintBlackPrivate seller shibaroku_camera_japan · 100% · 558 feedback£269 free postage + ~£45 import VAT 6% over typical View on eBay → -
52 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED No corrosion [NEAR MINT] Nikon F Photomic FTN Black Body Film Camera From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded Near MintBlackPrivate seller saycheese8 · 100% · 1,269 feedback£271 incl. £26 postage + ~£45 import VAT 36% over typical View on eBay → -
53 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED ALL Works [NEAR MINT] Nikon F Photomic FTN Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded Near MintDealer samurai_collection_japan · 100% · 790 feedback£275 incl. £22 postage + ~£46 import VAT 8% over typical View on eBay → -
54 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter Works ❋Near MINT❋ Nikon F Photomic FTN Black 35mm SLR Camera From... JapanTestedBody onlyGraded Near MintBlackPrivate seller zencamerajp · 100% · 135 feedback£277 free postage + ~£46 import VAT 9% over typical View on eBay → -
55 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Nikon F APOLLO Photomic SLR FILM CAMERA Body Only, All Black Model UKNot statedBody onlyBlackPrivate sellerBest Offer mmikemojo · 100% · 5,669 feedback£288 incl. £7 postage 45% over typical View on eBay → -
56 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED* Nikon F Photomic FTN Silver Film Camera NIKKOR-S 50mm F1.4 Lens *Exc+5* #5376 JapanTestedWith 50mm lensGraded ExcellentDealer gb-camera_japan · 100% · 1,553 feedback£291 free postage + ~£49 import VAT 10% over typical View on eBay → -
57 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Exc+5] Nikon F Photomic FTN 35mm SLR Film Camera From Japan #6377 JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded ExcellentDealer bluebirdjapan · 100% · 663 feedback£298 incl. £22 postage + ~£50 import VAT 50% over typical View on eBay → -
58 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Meter Works [MINT] Nikon F Photomic FTN Silver SLR NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 From JAPAN JapanTestedWith 50mm lensGraded MintPrivate seller saycheese8 · 100% · 1,269 feedback£303 incl. £22 postage + ~£51 import VAT 15% over typical View on eBay → -
59 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [Exc+5] Nikon F Photomic FTn Black SLR Film Camera 50mm f/1.4 Lens From JAPAN JapanNot statedWith 50mm lensGraded ExcellentBlackDealer leilanipo_65 · 99.5% · 1,489 feedback£306 incl. £30 postage + ~£51 import VAT 29% over typical View on eBay → -
60 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED READ Meter works 🎦👀🌟N MINT🌟 Nikon F Photomic FTN SLR Silver From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded Near MintDealer positive_star_camera · 99.9% · 1,847 feedback- The title says "read" or "see description": the seller is pointing at a fault or a missing part
£311 incl. £30 postage + ~£52 import VAT 23% over typical View on eBay → -
61 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED S/N 744xxxx Tested [MINT++] Nikon F Photomic FTN SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller yt_camera.japan · 100% · 542 feedback£322 free postage + ~£54 import VAT 27% over typical View on eBay → -
62 ▸ DE ▸ TESTED* Nikon F Photomic FTN 35mm SLR Analog Body Nippon Kogaku Camera (Nikon F) GermanyTestedBody onlyDealerBest Offer easybuyshop · 99.9% · 21,511 feedback£327 incl. £17 postage + ~£54 import VAT 29% over typical View on eBay → -
63 ▸ AT ▸ NOT STATED Nikon F Photomic TN - SNr: 6808941
AustriaNot statedBody onlyDealer foto-koeberl-graz · 99.9% · 62,434 feedback£335 incl. £29 postage + ~£56 import VAT 69% over typical View on eBay → -
64 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED ⏯️ ALL Works [Top MINT+++] Nikon F Photomic FTN 35mm SLR Film Camera From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded MintPrivate seller hirotan0402 · 100% · 325 feedback£337 free postage + ~£56 import VAT 33% over typical View on eBay → -
65 ▸ DE ▸ TESTED Nikon F Photomic w. Nikkor 1.8/50 mm AIS EMERGENCY TESTED GermanyTestedWith lensDealerBest Offer jbv-foto · 100% · 1,090 feedback£370 incl. £16 postage + ~£62 import VAT 40% over typical View on eBay → -
66 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Nikon F Photomic FTn 35mm SLR Camera – Black UKNot statedBody onlyBlackDealerBest Offer thecameravaultuk · 100% · 541 feedback£392 incl. £12 postage 97% over typical View on eBay → -
67 ▸ GB ▸ NOT STATED Nikon F Photomic FTN Silver 35mm Film SLR Camera Body Only - ST38562 UKNot statedBody onlyDealer mifsudsphotographic · 99.9% · 26,828 feedback£399 free postage 101% over typical View on eBay → -
68 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED Rare! S/N 746xxx [Near MINT] Nikon F Photomic FTN Apollo New F Camera Japan #807 JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded Near MintPrivate seller japan.camera.like · 100% · 885 feedback£402 free postage + ~£67 import VAT 102% over typical View on eBay → -
69 ▸ JP ▸ TESTED Apollo [Near MINT] Nikon F Photomic FTN Black Film Camera Meter Works From JAPAN JapanTestedBody onlyGraded Near MintBlackDealer ume-japan · 99.7% · 1,344 feedback£439 free postage + ~£73 import VAT 73% over typical View on eBay → -
70 ▸ JP ▸ NOT STATED [ Top MINT in Box ] Nikon F100 F5 Junior 35mm SLR Film Camera Body From JAPAN JapanNot statedBody onlyGraded MintBoxedDealer zen-camera-japan · 99.6% · 590 feedback£663 incl. £29 postage + ~£110 import VAT 233% over typical View on eBay →
Where these cameras are posted from
Japan51 listingscheapest tested £179
Europe5 listingscheapest tested £327
UK sellers14 listingsno tested Buy It Now
Prices from outside the UK include about 20% import VAT. Over £135 the courier may add a handling fee, and customs duty can apply. Work out the full cost with the import cost calculator.
A * after the working status means it comes from the seller's description, not the title.
Before you buy a used F
- Check the shutter curtains for pinholes and wrinkles, and the slow speeds.
- A Photomic finder adds a meter (usually inaccurate now).
- Fire every shutter speed with the back open: 1 second should sound clearly longer than 1/2, and the fast speeds should look different.
- Check the light seals around the back door and the mirror foam: they turn sticky or crumble with age (about £20 to replace).
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee covers a camera that doesn't work as described, but only if you pay through eBay. Our used film camera checklist has the tests to do the day it arrives.
Battery: None needed. The shutter works without one. Battery finder →
Questions buyers ask
How much is a used F worth?
On eBay UK today a tested / working, with lens Nikon F typically costs £264 delivered, with most between £232 and £297. A tested body on its own is about £253. Untested or faulty ones go for about £171. These are asking prices, so many sell for a little less, especially with Best Offer.
Is it cheaper to buy a F from Japan?
51 of the 70 Nikon F listings on eBay UK right now are posted from Japan. Japanese dealers grade cosmetic condition carefully ("Near Mint", "Exc+5"), but you pay import VAT and sometimes a courier fee, and returns take longer. All the prices on this page already include the VAT estimate.
What battery does the F take?
None needed. The shutter works without a battery; it only powers the meter.
Is a tested F worth paying more for?
Right now tested examples are listed at about £27 (12%) more than ones where the seller doesn't say. A film-tested camera is the safest buy: an untested one can need a service costing £60 to £150.
What should I check before buying a used F?
Check the shutter curtains for pinholes and wrinkles, and the slow speeds. A Photomic finder adds a meter (usually inaccurate now).
Are these sold prices?
No, they're asking prices from live eBay listings, refreshed daily. We record the daily typical price, so the history chart shows how asking prices move.
