Nikon / 1971 / SLR
Nikon F2
A fully mechanical professional SLR often treated as the high-water mark of the classic Nikon body.
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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.
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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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Nikon archive / product context
Nikon · Brand archive / context
Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.