Name: Nikon SP Chrome w/50mm f/1.4
Brand: Nikon
SKU: USED07584-1-26
Price: 1299.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Exhibits minimal signs of wear, noticeable only upon close inspection. Fully operational and includes all items shown in the listing photos. The actual item for sale is pictured unless specifically noted otherwise. The condition rating applies to the core item and not any accessories.

Discover the Nikon SP Chrome with 50mm f/1.4 lens, combining vintage charm and exceptional performance. Elevate your photography—shop now!

The Nikon SP is a classic 35mm rangefinder camera introduced in 1957, renowned for its precision engineering and compatibility with a wide range of Nikkor lenses. It features a dual viewfinder system and a robust, all-metal construction.

Allows photographers to switch between wide-angle and standard focal lengths without changing lenses.

Dual Viewfinder System

Ensures durability and reliability in various shooting conditions.

All-Metal Construction

Supports a variety of Nikkor lenses, enhancing creative possibilities.

Wide Lens Compatibility

The Nikon SP is a **35mm** rangefinder film camera produced during the **1950–1959** manufacturing era, combining mechanical precision with a straightforward, direct shooting experience. Its **Focal Plane Shutter** and **Rangefinder Coupled** focus system work together to give photographers tactile, hands-on control over exposure and focusing. The camera is built around the **Nikon F** lens mount and is compatible with **Rangefinder-Coupled Lenses**. Flash photographers will find both a **Cold Shoe** and a **PC Sync Port** available for connecting external lighting. At **760g**, the SP has a reassuringly solid feel in hand. Whether you're a collector seeking a landmark piece of Nikon history or a film shooter looking for a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder experience, the Nikon SP delivers a camera experience rooted in the craftsmanship of 1950s photographic engineering.

Optical rangefinder mechanism links directly to the lens for precise manual focusing without an SLR mirror system.

Rangefinder-Coupled Focus

All-mechanical focal plane shutter delivers consistent exposures typical of professional-grade cameras from the era.

Focal Plane Shutter

Accepts Nikon rangefinder-coupled lenses, including acclaimed Nikkor optics produced during the 1950s golden era of Japanese lens making.

Nikon S-Mount Lens Compatibility

The SP's viewfinder offers multiple brightline frames to support a range of focal lengths, a standout feature among rangefinders of its time.

Dual Viewfinder Frames

Two flash connection options allow use of clip-on flash units or external strobes via sync cable without a dedicated hot shoe.

Cold Shoe & PC Sync Port

Heavy-duty all-metal build at 760g reflects the professional-grade manufacturing standards Nikon applied to its top-tier cameras of the 1950s.

All-Metal Body Construction

Shoots standard 35mm film, meaning a wide range of color, black-and-white, and slide stocks remain readily available today.

35mm Film Format

The SP was Nikon's flagship rangefinder and a direct competitor to the Leica M3, making it a highly sought-after piece of photographic history.

Collector & Historical Significance

User Manual

Nikon SP Rangefinder Camera

Nikon SP Rangefinder Film Camera

Camera Geekery: The Nikon SP

Nikon S Rangefinders Review

Nikon SP 2005 Limited Edition

*NOTE: This unit has ben professionally serviced by EPR in the beginning of April 2026. There are a few small, light cosmetic marks, on the body.
Otherwise this unit is super clean, functional and in near mint condition, including the lens optics. *This listing includes Leather case.

Nikon SP Chrome w/50mm f/1.4

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