Category Archives: Nikon Ebay Madness

Check out this rare Nikkor 17.3mm f/4 220° fisheye lens from Nikon listed on eBay for $150k

By [NR] admin | Published: January 24, 2018

A rare Nikkor 17.3mm f/4 220° fisheye lens from Nikon is currently listed for sale on eBay for $149,500. The lens can cover a medium format image circle. Additional information and pictures:

Posted in Nikon Ebay Madness | Tagged , , | 54 Comments

This Nikon I camera from 1948 is the earliest known surviving production Nikon in the world

By [NR] admin | Published: October 22, 2016

Update: the pictures shown by Westlicht for the first known Nikon I camera had a serial number 60924 and not 60922 as mentioned in their description. No sure what is going, but I was told that #60924 is not a complete original and has repair parts (it should have internally 3 exact same numbers and it […]

Posted in Nikon Ebay Madness | Tagged , | 23 Comments

Deal of the day: Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 6mm f/5.6 circular fisheye lens for $5,999

By [NR] admin | Published: October 1, 2016

This is actually a good price for this Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 6mm f/5.6 circular fisheye lens with 220° angle of view: the current bid on eBay is $5,999 (sold by Adorama). At the last 29th Westlicht Camera Auction (June 2016) the same lens sold for €16,800 (around $18,880):

Also posted in Deals, Nikon Lenses | Tagged | 19 Comments

Rare Nikon F camera with original cloth-type shutter curtain for sale on eBay

By [NR] admin | Published: June 30, 2016

    Long time [NR] contributor Ron Volmershausen sent me a note about this very rare Nikon F camera currently listed on eBay (last bid $2,204): This listing on eBay is going to create a bit of a ‘stir’ amongst the collectors; the 87th Nikon F to roll off the production line, way back in 1959. The […]

Also posted in Weird | Tagged , | 48 Comments

Nikon F model nanoblock kit now available on eBay

By [NR] admin | Published: November 29, 2015

Nikon, please bring this Nikon F model nanoblock kit to the rest of the world. The kit was announced only in Japan last months and is currently available on eBay (pictures via DCWatch).

Also posted in Other Nikon stuff | 14 Comments

Nikon eBay finds: rare and expensive

By [NR] admin | Published: September 8, 2015

→ Rare Nikon museum collection of more than 75 special and rare Nikon cameras/items for $59,995. → Nikon 13mm f/5.6 AIS rectilinear ultra-wide angle lens for $44,999.99. → Nikon Stereo-Nikkor 1:3.5 3.5cm lens attached to a Nikon S2 rangefinder camera for $47,500. → Nikon Nippon Kogaku SP camera with Nikkor N.C 50mm f/1.1 black paint lens for […]

Also posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged , | 17 Comments

Eye candy: Nikon FA limited edition gold film camera

By [NR] admin | Published: December 11, 2013

Check out this Nikon FA limited edition gold film camera listed on eBay for $12,000. The camera has never been used, it’s plated with 24K gold and decorated with lizard skin. Only 2000 pieces were produced. There are also several cheaper FA gold listings priced between $1000-$2000. Additional images and information:

Posted in Nikon Ebay Madness | Tagged , | 53 Comments

Nikon eBay madness

By [NR] admin | Published: April 11, 2013

I haven’t done Nikon eBay madness for a while – here are some interesting Nikon items currently listed on eBay: Nikon I camera for $21,000. Nikon SP camera including motor and battery pack for $16,000. Nikon F3 camera used in the Space Shuttle Program for $10,000. Brand new Nikon 35Ti Titanium film camera – the current […]

Posted in Nikon Ebay Madness | 24 Comments