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The Nikon F camera, introduced in 1959, was Nikon's first SLR camera. It was one of the most advanced cameras of its day. Although most of its concepts had already been introduced elsewhere, it was the first camera to combine them all in one camera.[1] It was produced until October 1973 and was replaced by the very similar Nikon F2. Aspects of its design remain in all of Nikon's subsequent SLR cameras, through the current Nikon F6 film and Nikon D3X digital models (which still share its Nikon F-mount for lenses). The "F" in Nikon F was selected by Nippon Kogaku from the letter F in 'Reflex.' That tradition was carried all the way through their top line of Nikon cameras until the introduction of the Nikon D1 (digital) cameras decades later.

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Nikon F6 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only
Nikon F6 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only
Current bid: $900.00 (35 bids)
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Nikon F601 AF 35mm SLR With Lens
Nikon F601 AF 35mm SLR With Lens
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Nikon F 100 F100 SLR Camera, Sigma 28-300mm L
Nikon F 100 F100 SLR Camera, Sigma 28-300mm L
Current bid: $200.00 (0 bids)
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NIKON F MOUNT PINHOLE BODY CAP - NEW
NIKON F MOUNT PINHOLE BODY CAP - NEW
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NIKON F2 PHOTOMIC CHROME BODY -IN EXCELLENT C
NIKON F2 PHOTOMIC CHROME BODY -IN EXCELLENT C
Current bid: $219.95 (0 bids)
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Nikon F Action Finder - IN BOX - RARE Nikon A
Nikon F Action Finder - IN BOX - RARE Nikon A
Current bid: $179.99 (0 bids)
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Nikon F3 Body with a Pin Registered Back - CH
Nikon F3 Body with a Pin Registered Back - CH
Current bid: $72.00 (3 bids)
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Nikon F3 Instruction Manual, Original, Very G
Nikon F3 Instruction Manual, Original, Very G
Current bid: $0.99 (1 bid)
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Nikon F100 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only
Nikon F100 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only
Current bid: $200.00 (0 bids)
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Nikon F Film Camera & Nikon 50mm Lens Cam
Nikon F Film Camera & Nikon 50mm Lens Cam
Current bid: $102.52 (12 bids)
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Nikon F Slide Copying Adapter PS-4 in the Ori
Nikon F Slide Copying Adapter PS-4 in the Ori
Current bid: $39.00 (1 bid)
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VIVITAR 28MM 2.5-NIKON F MOUNT-DIGITAL OR FIL
VIVITAR 28MM 2.5-NIKON F MOUNT-DIGITAL OR FIL
Current bid: $52.00 (9 bids)
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Genuine Nikon F Photoic Hotshoe Flash Attachm
Genuine Nikon F Photoic Hotshoe Flash Attachm
Current bid: $10.00 (0 bids)
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Vintage Nikkor Hood (Shade) for 50/1.4 Lens N
Vintage Nikkor Hood (Shade) for 50/1.4 Lens N
Current bid: $6.00 (0 bids)
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Nikon F80 35mm SLR Camera WITH 28-80mm lens
Nikon F80 35mm SLR Camera WITH 28-80mm lens
Current bid: $119.99 (0 bids)
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Nikon F100 35mm SLR Camera w/ 24-120mm Lens,
Nikon F100 35mm SLR Camera w/ 24-120mm Lens,
Current bid: $255.76 (2 bids)
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Nikon F M2 Nikkor extension tube micro macro
Nikon F M2 Nikkor extension tube micro macro
Current bid: $23.99 (0 bids)
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Nikon F3 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only + MD-
Nikon F3 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only + MD-
Current bid: $99.00 (1 bid)
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Nikon F100 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only wit
Nikon F100 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only wit
Current bid: $199.00 (0 bids)
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NIKON F3T Titanium F3 T HP Excellent Conditio
NIKON F3T Titanium F3 T HP Excellent Conditio
Current bid: $448.49 (18 bids)
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Nikon F5 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only
Nikon F5 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only
Current bid: $303.55 (5 bids)
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Nikon Nikkor-Q 135mm f/2.8 AI Lens for Nikon
Nikon Nikkor-Q 135mm f/2.8 AI Lens for Nikon
Current bid: $125.00 (0 bids)
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NIKON F2 SLR FILM CAMERA BODY - REAL NICE!
NIKON F2 SLR FILM CAMERA BODY - REAL NICE!
Current bid: $150.00 (0 bids)
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Nikon F 100 (Film) Body  include  Nikon SB 80
Nikon F 100 (Film) Body include Nikon SB 80
Current bid: $275.00 (0 bids)
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Nikon Speedlight SB-12 Flash for Nikon F3 fil
Nikon Speedlight SB-12 Flash for Nikon F3 fil
Current bid: $5.99 (1 bid)
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Nikon F2 Chrome SLR Vintage Camera Package wi
Nikon F2 Chrome SLR Vintage Camera Package wi
Current bid: $359.00 (0 bids)
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Nikon F3 35mm SLR Film Camera with 85mm Lens
Nikon F3 35mm SLR Film Camera with 85mm Lens
Current bid: $350.00 (11 bids)
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Nikon F2 w/ DE-1 Plain Prism
Nikon F2 w/ DE-1 Plain Prism
Current bid: $199.00 (1 bid)
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Nikon F4 Shutter Assembly
Nikon F4 Shutter Assembly
Current bid: $49.99 (0 bids)
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Nikon F Relay Box for Motor Drive
Nikon F Relay Box for Motor Drive
Current bid: $26.00 (8 bids)
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NIKON F3AF 35MM SLR BODY WITH DX-1 FINDER/ AF
NIKON F3AF 35MM SLR BODY WITH DX-1 FINDER/ AF
Current bid: $694.47 (0 bids)
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Early Nikon F 52mm NK Lens Logo Snap-on Cap.
Early Nikon F 52mm NK Lens Logo Snap-on Cap.
Current bid: $16.50 (3 bids)
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Nikon F Photomic Tn viewfinder, meter not wor
Nikon F Photomic Tn viewfinder, meter not wor
Current bid: $16.50 (2 bids)
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Vintage Nikon F 35mm SLR Camera W/DP-1 Finder
Vintage Nikon F 35mm SLR Camera W/DP-1 Finder
Current bid: $76.00 (8 bids)
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EXC NIKON F60 quartz date AKA N60 QD 35mm SLR
EXC NIKON F60 quartz date AKA N60 QD 35mm SLR
Current bid: $39.00 (0 bids)
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Tele-Lentar 135mm F2.8 for Nikon F Mount, Nic
Tele-Lentar 135mm F2.8 for Nikon F Mount, Nic
Current bid: $10.00 (1 bid)
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Nikon F2 black w/ case
Nikon F2 black w/ case
Current bid: $16.50 (2 bids)
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NIKON F2 BLACK 35mm SLR WITH METER & 50mm
NIKON F2 BLACK 35mm SLR WITH METER & 50mm
Current bid: $650.00 (0 bids)
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Vintage Nikon F 35mm SLR Camera W/DP-1 Finder
Vintage Nikon F 35mm SLR Camera W/DP-1 Finder
Current bid: $45.00 (24 bids)
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Nikon F w/ lens
Nikon F w/ lens
Current bid: $13.13 (2 bids)
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Nikon F F-36 F 36 Motor Drive NOT WORKING AS
Nikon F F-36 F 36 Motor Drive NOT WORKING AS
Current bid: $89.00 (0 bids)
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Metabones Nikon F Mount to Sony E-mount Adapt
Metabones Nikon F Mount to Sony E-mount Adapt
Current bid: $89.90 (71 bids)
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Fotodiox Nikon F Lens to Canon EOS EF Mount A
Fotodiox Nikon F Lens to Canon EOS EF Mount A
Current bid: $17.95 (1681 bids)
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Nikon F Mount Lens To Canon EOS EF Adapter Fo
Nikon F Mount Lens To Canon EOS EF Adapter Fo
Current bid: $9.49 (17 bids)
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Optical M42 Lens To Nikon F Mount Adapter wit
Optical M42 Lens To Nikon F Mount Adapter wit
Current bid: $9.30 (92 bids)
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Shift Adapter for Nikon F AI lens to Sony E m
Shift Adapter for Nikon F AI lens to Sony E m
Current bid: $119.00 (18 bids)
Time Remaining: 22 days 20 hours 41 minutes
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New Nikon F3hp F3 Motor Drive MD4 MD-4 Cover
New Nikon F3hp F3 Motor Drive MD4 MD-4 Cover
Current bid: $9.95 (8 bids)
Time Remaining: 23 days 21 hours 31 minutes
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NEW TAMRON AF 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 F/3.5-6.3 Di
NEW TAMRON AF 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 F/3.5-6.3 Di
Current bid: $489.00 (0 bids)
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NEW TAMRON SP 90mm F2.8 F/2.8 Di MACRO 272E 2
NEW TAMRON SP 90mm F2.8 F/2.8 Di MACRO 272E 2
Current bid: $379.00 (0 bids)
Time Remaining: 26 days 18 hours 40 minutes
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Auto Focus Macro Lens Extension Tubes 3 Rings
Auto Focus Macro Lens Extension Tubes 3 Rings
Current bid: $57.90 (35 bids)
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Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

The AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G optical design allows a different look and feel to images taken with zoom lenses, and its dimensions are ideal for discrete snapshots and landscape shooting with a picture angle that approximates that of the human eye. With its rounded seven-blade diaphragm opening, out-of-focus elements appear more natural. When mounted on a DX-format SLR, the picture angle is the 35mm equivalent focal length of 50mm.


Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras


Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras




Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens (Worldwide)Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens (Worldwide)

The Nikon Total Digital SLR Imaging System includes world-renowned optical quality from Nikkor lenses. Ongoing research and development of Nikkor lenses allows Nikon to continuously provide Nikon digital SLR photographers with additional choices and even greater optical performance.
Nikon is pleased to add to the lineup the new AF-S DX-Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR, a lens featuring a built-in Silent Wave Motor and Vibration Reduction (VR). The AF-S DX-Nikkor 18- 55mm f3.5-5.6G VR is an affordable, and compact, 3x zoom lens with amazing versatility. This new lens provides enhanced shooting flexibility as the latest addition to the Nikon DX-Nikkor lens lineup.
Feature and Performance Highlights
* 3x zoom lens covering the most frequently used focal range of 18 to 55mm (picture angle is equivalent to focal length from 27 to 82.5mm in Nikon FX or 35mm format)
* Vibration Reduction enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible (as determined by Nikon performance tests)
* Optical design, optimized for use with Nikon digital SLRs for superior performance
* Hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes various types of lens aberration
* High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers superior color reproduction while substantially reducing ghosting and flare
* Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet autofocus operation
* Rounded seven-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
* 0.28 meter/0.9 foot closest focusing distance throughout the entire zoom range
* Accepts 52mm filter attachments
* Comfortable lens barrel features rugged construction; separate zoom and focusing rings provide the smooth operation preferred by professionals.


Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLRNikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR




Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

The AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G is for taking high quality stills and HD D-Movies and is ideal for shooting general close-ups, delicate flowers, detailed collectables, copy photography, portraits, landscapes and more. Small enough to be carried everywhere, this standard focal length DX-format Micro-NIKKOR lens provides high resolution and contrast from infinity to life-size (1X).


Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom LensNikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens




Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DX-Format Digital SLR CamerasNikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DX-Format Digital SLR Cameras

New ultra-high ratio zoom lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II for use expressly with Nikon DX-format digital-SLR cameras. A number of unique Nikon technologies have been developed for, and applied to, including a high zoom magnification of 11.1x, a Vibration Reduction (VR II) image stabilization system that provides camera shake compensation equivalent to increases in shutter speed by four stops, and a Silent Wave Motor (SWM), as well as a zoom lock switch. Designed expressly for use with Nikon digital-SLR cameras, exceptional image performance is assured. As the compact AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II covers an extremely wide range of focal lengths (18-200mm, equivalent to 27-300mm in 35mm format; a zoom magnification of 11.1x), it offers excellent versatility for various scenes that include portraits and landscapes. The addition of a zoom lock switch allows photographers to secure the lens barrel at its minimum length, eliminating the natural gravitational effect that can draw the barrel downward during transport. This lens offers superior optical performance in a compact size of just 77 x 96.5 mm, despite a high zoom magnification of 11.1x. Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) assures fast and quiet autofocusing. The Vibration Reduction system (VR II) provides camera shake compensation equivalent to increases in shutter speed by four steps. Two Vibration Reduction modes are available. NORMAL VR mode:

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