JPN.CAM

Nikon / 1971 / SLR

Nikon F2

A fully mechanical professional SLR often treated as the high-water mark of the classic Nikon body.

collector iconmade in Japaninterchangeable lens

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Overview / 概要

Why Nikon F2 matters.

The F2 refined the professional 35mm formula without sacrificing serviceability or mechanical independence.

Design & context

A dense, precise body with a removable finder and a shutter-speed dial built for gloved, fast-moving work.

Buying today

A recently serviced body is worth prioritising; inspect the shutter curtain and meter prism separately.

Key specifications / 仕様

The details.

Released
1971
Production
1971–1980
Brand
Nikon
Brand country
Japan
Format
Film
Film / sensor
35mm
Camera type
SLR
Lens / mount
Nikon F mount
Shutter range
10s–1/2000s
Viewfinder
Interchangeable prism system
Weight
730g

Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · ISO range · Focus system · Flash · Dimensions · Battery / power · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.

Notable features

  • Mechanical operation
  • Interchangeable finders
  • Motor-drive support

Known issues

  • Condition varies significantly on the used market.

Source record

Every field should be traceable; open a source to check the evidence boundary.

Reference set attached
  1. 01

    Nikon F2 reference record

    Wikipedia · Reference index

    Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.

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  2. 02

    Nikon archive / product context

    Nikon · Brand archive / context

    Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.

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