The Best Film Camera and Lens Combo You Can Buy - Nikon F3 and 50mm E Series Lens
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- In this video I talk about why I think the Nikon F3 and E Series 50mm lens are the best film camera and lens combination. I think this combo offers a lot of bang for your buck when it comes to features and build quality vs price.
Of course this is just my personal opinion, and I'm always open to hear anyone else's best camera/ lens pair that you think trumps this combo.
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I fell in love with Nikon F3 from the first sight.
I bought it with a 50mm f/1.4 and couldn't be any happier.
It's built so well that it should last you for many years!
The E Series, mainly the 50mm lens, are mostly underestimated. Great pancake, easy to use with great contrast and color rendition.
I agree it's pretty underrated. I've tried a few of the other e series, and while they were light weight, the results IMO were just ok. I'll stick with the 50! 🙂
100%
Now that i have a Nikon F3, i know why so many people love it.
And although many people liek teh FM2 (that is in fact a great camera) i'd rather have that aperture priority than the 4000 speed.
But in the end, the best camera is the one you like the most and understand what you can do, and can't do with it
Well said 🙂
The f3 and 50mm is an awesome combo. It’s just such a beauty. I no longer have an F3 but I do have a Nikon FA with several lenses, my favorite of which is the 50 1.4. It is just an incredibly reliable camera and the matrix metering system, for me, works really well. I have a bunch of other cameras including a leica m6 but when I need to be sure that I’m going to get the shot I want, I grab the Nikon.
Ah the FA is awesome as well. I've never shot a Leica, but they do look fun to use. However, fun and reliability are two different things though!
Yeah the m6 is fun to use. It feels nice and looks awesome like the f3. And a bit smaller than most SLRs if you take into account that most of SLRs use larger lenses. I guess I find SLR focusing and composition more reliable than a rangefinder. Otherwise the the m6 is mechanically and electronically very reliable.
@@mezayrapetyan131 I'm slower to focus with rangefinders, but maybe I just haven't found the right one for me yet 🤷♂️
If you want to avoid the hot-shoe issue, you need to pick an F3/P (Professional/Press) version. It has an normal hot-shoe in the usual location. The Titanium HP finder is nice as well.
Thanks for the heads up 🙂
Great camera build and fantastic compact lens. Good choice and arguments! I’ll stick with my FM2 though 🎞
Fair enough! Haha 🙂
I have used the Nikon F, F2, F3, F4, N70, N2000, and EM.
I own and use the 50mm f/1.8 Series E manual focus lens as a backup to my Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 auto focus lens. I sometimes pair it with a Nikon 75-150mm f/3.5 Series E zoom lens. When I need something wider, I add a 28mm f/2.5 Vivitar lens to make an inexpensive three-lens kit.
How is the image quality on the 75-150 E series?
@@filmismorefun
The Nikon 75-150mm Series E has excellent image quality.
The image quality is so good, and the price is so low that I bought two lenses. One lens I keep in storage as a backup. The other lens I use for model shoots when I do not want to carry my heavier and more expensive 80-200mm f/2.8 Nikkor zoom.
@@Narsuitus hmm no kidding. I wasn't aware. I kind of assumed it would be so-so as a zoom on an entry series but that's good to know. I'll keep a look out on eBay then. Thanks for the info.
The F3 is a real classic! My go-to-camera-and-lens is the Nikon F100 with 50mm 1.8D. Close at second place is Nikon F5 with the same lens.
Same here! If I'm not shooting the F3, I'll be running the 100. I loved the F5, but it was too beastly for my go-to!
@@filmismorefun Oh yes, the F100 is marvelous! Wish the F5 also had the light-up focus points.. Yeah, I get you on that one - the F5 is great when out with light packing, but else wise the KG's all add up :D
I have so many cameras…. I hide them from my Wife. I had Konica Autoreflex T with a 50mm 1.7 for about 15 years until I dropped it once too many times. I tried a lot of different brands and bodies but couldn’t find anything that really connected with me. I now have the Nikon F3 and a large collection of lenses. I’m Sold on that Nikon body. I’ll take that challenge and add the E 50mm 1.8 to my collection. Sounds like an easy to carry walk around combo. Thanks!!!
I hope it works for you! It's been my go-to for years.
I have an F3, and a bunch of other Nikon bodies, but my favourite has been the FA. Found a black body in a bargain bin at a local camera show a few years back. That paired with a 20mm F2.8 AF lens is my favourite combo. I just got a series e 50mm. So I’ll try it your way.
it's still my favorite combo! 20mm is always fun to shoot as well though.
Great video! My camera would be the Canon A1 paired with a FD 50mm f/1.4!
Keep up the good content!
Thanks! I figured that I would definitely hear a few Canon A1 responses 🙂
Film is more fun yes... 😅 I suppose so, in my case this camera was my father’s “pro” camera back in the days, so it’s got a special taste for me... thanks for your response!
@@CAMSMORE Cheers! 🙂
May I suggest you find the missing rubberised eye piece glass, instead of running around without one being fitted. This will do at least two things, one is that your skin and/or glasses will not get scratched by the sharp edges. Two, you will help seal dust and other particles getting inside the prism inner glass area.
While the 50mm f/1.8 E series Nikon glass is reasonable, unlike the standard 50mm f/1.8 Nikkor lens, all of the glass is not coated. There is a difference between the Nikon E series and the Nikkor version, subtle but there. I will agree that what you are suggesting is definitely good value and I do have two E series lenses.
I would suggest that the E series 50mm is small(ish), but not a pancake lens, you want a pancake lens, look for the 50mm AI-s lens with the serial number starting with the number 2. Only sold in Japan I believe but available around the world on the internet.
Your flash adapter is not a great one, the Nikon F3 AS-4 flash adapter is the one to have.
You didn't mention the "T" setting, which is reasonably rare in 35mm film bodies, nor the fact you can take the prism head off and use the camera upside down with outstretched arms to take crowd shots, among other things. Use it hard for some time and explore just what it is capable of doing, I'm certain you'll appreciate it a lot more.
Hi Allan. Thanks for the all additional info. As for the rubber eye piece, I've given up on replacing them. I've purchased multiple OEM ones for around $20 each, and they constantly fall off, so I've decided to just let it go commando. 🙂
@@filmismorefun Interesting! I have had one F3 body for 35 years, while the other body is 33 years old, both bought new and neither of them has had issues with the eyepiece rubber falling off; or even looking like falling off. One of the bodies has had over 4,500 rolls of film through it, to say it looks second hand would be an understatement. The rubber eyepiece on that one has worn sideways, reflecting the pressure from my spectacles. Other than that, it's fine.
If you ever get the chance, try any Nikkor lens with moving elements. In Nikon language CRC (Close Range Correction). Once you try one of those lenses, then you'll have a clearer idea of what sharpness is attainable. Sometimes the sharpness and colour rendition from these lenses can take your breath away.
By the way, nice short review.
If you can find one, try fitting a metal lens hood to your E series 50mm lens, I think you may find it helps quite a lot in certain circumstances by keeping stray light hitting the front element. I have one which extrudes approximately 28mm from the glass, straight sided with an overall OD of 65mm. It is a generic 52mm metal lens hood pretty much available anywhere via the net, cheap as, to boot. A metal hood has been a saviour a couple of times when my lens (mounted to the camera) has come in contact with something hard. Also keeps water off when using them in the rain.
Speaking of rain, if you put a little screw in bullet bubble to the shutter release button, this stops water ingress into the body. It is slightly higher and not super great, but when it's raining, it is wonderful at keeping water from wet fingers pushing water into the innards. Within reason the F3 body is sort of waterproof, but not, if you know what I mean. The F3P is better in that regard.
I'm not anywhere near an expert, but I love the fully mechanical Nikkormat FTn with a pre-AI 50mm 1.4. I will probably get some later Nikon models (like an F3) at some point, but I love this camera so I'm not in a hurry. I also love that pre-AI glass is relatively inexpensive, and I love the quirky clicky twisting you you need to do to manually index the lens on the Nikkormat 🙂
Edit: one thing I don't love is how tricky and sometimes painful setting the iso is. I have two bodies and just keep one at 100 and one at 400 to try to avoid changing that stupid dial. Of course you could just not use the internal light meter... but I like the internal light meter.
can the pre-ai lens fit any nikon F mount lets say an FM2n?
Ditto on the FTn with the 50 1.4. Hard to beat.
My best film camera + lens: Minolta x700 + MD Rokkor 50 1.4.
I like the x700 as well, great camera 🙂
I can understand what you are saying, I have owned every great Nikon film camera there is, from mid 80's my first one was a chrome F2, and from that time there is always a F2 in my fleet. I did shoot FM, FM2, FE and FE2, FM3a, FA, F4s a F3, a F3 hp and a F3p. The last one I did pass on to a photo buddy that was in love with that P, and I sold it to him, and I miss that camera.....so I did get a F2 hp again, hahahaha. And the 50mm E is such a nice little lens, working so well with B&W! Beside my 24mm f2.8 my two favorite lenses....well, the 35mm f1.4 I own is a gem too :-)
I love how compact that series e 50 is!
@@filmismorefun it sure is! And very functional! Not like the 45mm f2.8 P. Ow and I did write I did get a F2 hp again, but it is a F3 hp. But guess you did understand! 🤗
Pentax MZM from early 2000s.... All the bells and whistles of modern cameras, very lightweight, full manual lens support, and only costing £15-30. I couldn't expect any better!
That's a heck of a deal! 🙂
That lens is a winner - I don’t shoot Nikon often, but I use that pancake with an FG. Cool multiple exposure feature on the F3
I bet with the FG that's a super light weight package! I've used an FG before and liked it. Have you shot the EM? It's the older version of the FG. (Aperture priority only, but it's so small and light, and was the camera released with the E series lenses).
Film is more fun Funny you mentioned that, I’ve got an EM too and I’m an aperture priority guy, so that’s another one I bust out now and then.
@@theoldcameraguy The EM was my first film camera years ago, and next to the F3 and F100 create my holy trinity 😂
I have a couple of F3s and they are everything you say except, I do a lot of street photography and the F3 is a heavy beast after awhile. 4 months ago I discovered the Olympus OM system and never looked back. Light, small, and the glass is 2nd to none. They were originally designed to compete with the Leica M series. The bodies are so small that I can keep both eyes open when shooting with a 50mm 1.8. Cost? I've been buying them complete with lens (OM1s and 2s) for $50-$60 in working order. No double exposure but I have other cameras I can use if need be.
I've been messing with an OM10 recently that was picked up for about $60, which came with several lenses. The few times that I've shot it since getting it I have like it so far. It's definitely small and light as you mention.
I almost went for the AS-7 flash Adapter for my F3 but I think the AS-4 is the best. Fit perfectly and I can use my SB-23 flash with it. No issues and all flash pics worked when used
Hey Edward, thanks for the heads up! 🙂
Give me the Nikon F5 and a 50mm lens. And I’ll be happy.
Although I recently bought a F3 and a 28mm lens and I am very excited. I have been sleeping on this camera, but I am woke now!!
I had the F5 for a few years and that thing is an absolute beast!
Funny story. I’ve been shooting leica film M’s for about 3 years and love them. They really are great. This summer I was going on a family vacation to Cape Cod and didn’t want to bring my Ms to the beach, so I researched and grabbed an F3 with the 50mm 1.8 non E, 28 2.8 and grabbed a couple extras at an estate sale (85 1.8, 24 2.8, 135 3.5). When I picked up the F3 I was in love. It’s every bit of the camera the M series is with some extra features that I love. Lenses are not quite as good as Leicas wide open, but who cares. The action on the camera is 2nd to none and when you use it, you know you’re using a quality piece of engineering. My only gripe about it is the metering is a bit hard to see. I use this thing all the time now when I don’t feel like using a rangefinder. Will never sell it.
The Leica M's look super nice, and the people I know that shoot them really love them. The only rangefinder I was partial to for a while was a Yashica electro 35. Aside from that, I've never been big into rangefinder style cameras. I agree about some of the Nikon lenses (the more consumer friendly versions) might not be the sharpest wife open, but just like you mentioned it's no big deal to me either. For me the shooting experience itself is a big part of the fun, and if I come away with a few less than pin sharp images in okay with that. It's film anyways, just chalk it up some softness to having 'soul' hahaha 😂
Film is more certain things I like rangefinders better for. I tend to frame an image and actually focus much faster with one. I’m not a gear snob though. They all take nice pictures. I could happily use the F3 everyday with an FM2n backup (another wonderful nikon piece).
Oh absolutely. Even cheap cameras can take wonderful pictures. I used to have a $10 Smena 8m that was cheaply made and gave me many missed focus shots, was a pain to load, but I still love some of the images I've created with that little plastic box. 🙂
I am still using a 50/2.4 that I got with an F back in the late 60's that has been upgraded to AIS, but I have the E on on FG. Excellent lens.
F2 and 50/1.4 AI Nikkor for me as my Zombie Apopcolypse camera. I have been using F series Nikons since 1967 and have 3 Fs, 6 F2s, 3 F3s, 2 F4s and 1 F5 along with numerous other Nikons and over 40 F mount lenses and this would be my choice.
Man! That sounds like you have quite the collection.
I've always wanted an f3 and nikon glass is pretty sweet. My go-to is a canon ql17 giii. It's nice and small and has a nice 40mm lens.
Aaahh, finally the 40mm guy.
I have a EOS 650 with EF 40mm f2.8 STM, and I shoot just about everything with it.
Funny you should mention that- if Nikon had a 40mm pancake as small as the e series 50, I'd be all over it! I've had some 42mm Zuiko lenses that I absolutely loved to shoot.
It's definitely one of the best. Great camera where nothing gets in the way of taking photos. And the lens is small and super sharp.
That's a good point. It's pretty intuitive with the locations of the controls.
@@filmismorefun I really love the original Nikon F, but it's a bit clunky to use when compared to the super easy intuitive Nikon F3.
You have got me thinking if I could only own one camera.... Hmmm
Probably the F3
@@dangerpowers123 I still haven't shot the original yet, but that thing does look like a monster!
I would rather choose an f4s over the f3. I do have one and it is my favorite analog 35mm. Actually is the first camera that I had that I want to (and will) keep with me forever
There are a bunch of people who would agree with you and prefer the f4 over the 3. Both are super capable cameras!
I love the F3 but one thing in common I forget to focus, I ended up with F5 would be my prefer camera. Lens have to be the wider view either 35 or 28 or even 24mm in autofocus and it is a G. Those two would be my prefers combo.
The F5 is such a beast of a camera!
@@filmismorefun Hee hee, F6 will be mine soon (not sure when).
@@cheetahkid Nice! Got to say I'm kind of jealous. I have the F100 but the f6 looks so nice.
my go to camera is the Nikon F4 with a 28-70 lens
With film available My f3 with 50mm 1.8. with MD-4.But in modern times my d750.I would have to say the Nikkor 50 1.8 and if possible the nikkor 200-500 5.6.But,I love them all. I plan on shooting my F-2 soon as well.
I agree, all of my other cameras besides the F3 can get me warm and fuzzy, and sometimes I have a hard time choosing! Like you mentioned, if I'm not shooting film I'm using my D750.
I have a Nikon F4 .. Nikon em took the 50mm 1.8 off EM .. using it on my F4 .. Its the lens with unpainted aluminum ring , tell you that that lens is Silky Smooth focusing lol
@@Mc007Queen it is so smooth!
I still have and use my dads old F2. Love it. Got the old school 1.4 50mm lens, such a killer lens!
That setup will last forever 🙂
I have 2 F3/T fantastic camera but my go to camera is the Nikon FE2 with a 50mm F1.8 pancake lens
Nice setup
The Nikon F3 less expensive competitor is the Canon New F-1, an unknown and underrated professional camera also with system modularity, rugged build, and durable titanium shutter.
In looking up info about the F1, I came across this article that put an interesting twist on reviewing the two cameras:
casualphotophile.com/2018/06/05/nikon-f3-versus-canon-f-1-fanboy-swap/
@@filmismorefun Yes interesting comparison but the Canon F-1 they use in the comparison is the older model F-1n which was competing with the Nikon F2 not the F3 at the time. The very last version, the New F-1(Canon get your names straight!) was released in 1981 and is a direct competitor to the Nikon F3.
@@caldera878 Ahhh ok gotcha! Thanks for clarifying. 🙂
MY go to camera is a Nikon F4. The design is weirdly awesome, autofocus nails it all the time with any 50mm lens (with autofocus) and the thing just works and works and works, like the Duracell bunny... PS- I got a Nikon F, F2, F3, F4 and F5...
Man, you have Nikon F's like Pokemon... gotta collect em all haha 🙂
You mention the film camera that I think is the best the Nikon F 100 I like this camera so much I had 4 or them at one time. My opinion is that Nikon makes the best 35mm film cameras.
I agree, but I'm biased because all my favorite cameras are Nikon's 😂
@@filmismorefun two brilliant minds think alike 😂
Amazing camera, really well built too
but for me, it's going to be kodak retina 1a with the 50 schneider 3.5
Not a bad combo!
Even though I have an FM2 (light meter doesn't work), My go-to at the moment is my Olympus OM4 + Zuiko 50/1.4
Oh and BTW, 'Cause Of Death' by Obituary... Great album. Cheers !
I haven't shot the OM4, but currently testing a OM10 which I like. I bet that Zuiko 1.4 is sharp.
Yeah, 'Cause of Death' is a classic!
@@filmismorefun - the 1.4 is pleasantly "dreamy" wide open as most of the fast 50s of the time and consistently sharp as you stop down. The whole OM system is superb. That OM10 is a great lightweight.
If you get a chance to test drive an OM4, the titanium one is nice but you definitely don't need to pay the extra buck to get the shooting experience. Specially it's spot/highlight/shadow metering system. truly ahead of it's time. Cheers !
Cool, thanks!
You look like Gary Oldman in “Leon the Professional”
Thanks... I guess? 😂
This is exactly my 35mm setup atm. The F3 is great and the series E has nice character. Love em both
RB67 with the 180mm otherwise
Nice! I've had my eye out for an RB for a while, but haven't found one in mint condition for a decent price. Eventually I'll come across a deal.
@@filmismorefun yeah man good and keep looking. I was the eBay bushed stalking for a bit hahaha
was shooting an om2-n with a zuiko 50 1.8 which was fine but now i wanna step it up to a nikon f3 with a 50 1.8 or 2 since i hear they're better than the 1.4 as it has less distortion and is just as sharp for a lower price
Both setups would get the job done!
Bargain no more…that said I rock a F3 w/f1.4, great camera/lens combo IMO
Yeah, the last few years all gear has gotten pretty crazy. 😕
Unless you got a cool uncle that'll gift their F3HP in the original brown leather case and strap with sb-16A flash, 50f1.4, 200F4 and all original brochures and manuals to ya 😉
Minolta X700 with Vivitar 28mm f2.8 close focus lens.
Great video
Thanks
I love my FE2 and E 50 mm 1.8 1/4000eme and small factor
I think that's fast enough to stop time pretty well hahaha 🙂
@@filmismorefun for slide it could be useful sometime
The pancake version of that lense is not that good though. It is known as the lesser quality of the 50mm 1.8. You need to get the non pancake version to actually get good quality.
Only in build quality, possibly lens coating. I have both and in real world use the E series 50 is a fine lens.
Idk man. This thing is so sharp it cuts me every time I pick it up lol. But as @Kyle Henderson mentioned, the plasticy build is not as robust as the Nikkor, but I prefer it because of it's light weight.
Unfortunately my tripod fell over with my Nikon F5 and 16 to 35 mm, 2.8 lens. I don’t know if they’re both savable but I need to replace the ones ASAP. Do you know which pro used zoom lenses in this range will fit on a film camera? Someone said the Nikon 16-35mm VR F4 is the sharpest Nikon ultrawide lens he has ever used, next to the 16-35 2.8. Will these lenses work on 35mm Nikon cameras? Do you agree with him and which lens would you purchase?
Hi there. That's a bummer to hear about the damage. You can always send the broken lens in to Nikon and they can repair it, as an option.
As far as the other lenses, both would work on your F5, and the decision (I would think) comes down to how you use the lenses. Do you need the shallower depth of field of the 2.8, or not? If you shoot mainly landscapes either could work. I hope that helps!
@@filmismorefun I guess that’s what I have to do is send it to Nikon. From the research I’ve been doing I think the sharpest lens is the Nikon 17 to 35 F4. I rarely shoot wide open so I hardly use f 2.8 if ever. What do you think about this lens compared to the other lenses? “Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens.”
I haven't used those 16-35 lenses, so I can't really comment about them. I have an 18-35 AF-D 3.5-4.5 ED that I use all the time and love the results. It's older, but super sharp and a lot cheaper than the newer VR versions.
@@filmismorefun OK thanks for your help. Take care.
Nikon L35AF f2.8 my alltime favorit film camera. Pls do a review. Good vid and take Care. Best regards Tino, Denmark
Hi Tino! I will keep an eye out for one and do a review of I can pick one up for cheap! Cheers.
For some reason, the closed caption does not match what is actually said.
Weird. That's a TH-cam automatically generated caption so not sure what's going on.
Maybe I mumble too much for the AI to understand 😂
I prefer my FA and 35-105.
Forgot to mention the MD-15 motor drive. Just something about hearing the spinning of the gears as the film advances.
That's a do-it-all setup!
and no sample images :/
Fair point! If you're still hoping to see sample images, a quick search on Flickr will provide you examples of this lens combo:
www.flickr.com/photos/tags/nikon%2050mm%20f1.8%20series%20e%20pancake/
I've owned various Nikon bodies since 1962, and presently rely on an F100. That said, I agree that the F3 is a bargain and very usable. I have to wonder about its buld up here for its multiple exposure capacity, since I do not think I've ever taken one in my 62 years of photography. Likewise, his concern over the flash adapter is misplaced, as he is not using the correct adapter. The correct one fits over the rewind crack in that same two-rail holder and locks firmly into place. Frankly, the build up of the Series E lenses is silly. Of the 5 primes and 2 (3?) zooms, one of the zooms and maybe 2 of the primes are good lenses, but it also includes the worst modern lens Nikon ever made (the Series E 28mm). Why in the world would you seek out a cheap plastic body lens like the 50mm Series E when you can by the regular Nikkor 50mm 1.8, or the earlier 50mm 2.0, for maybe $20 more, both being much better optically and in terms of build quality.. The Series E is not are durable and lacks multi-coating, It's a lens based on technology which Nikon had abandoned a decade previous to its making. (Same thing for the best Series E, the 100mm 2.8. Why buy it when you can buy the exceptional 105mm 2.5 Nikkor of about the same price.)
Hi Randall. Thanks for your opinions. It is indeed the correct flash adapter. As stated in the video I wonder if the terminals on my copy are faulty making for a poor connection.
Myself, and many others believe the multiple exposure lever is a great feature, and use it all the time. Just because you don't particularly use it doesn't make it any less so.
As far as the series E 50 'build up', I've mentioned why I love it in the video- It's small, light, and sharp. And has a great focus throw. Not every lens has to be built like a tank dipped in a diamond multicoating to be a useable option. No hate towards gear snobs that like to compare and argue about cameras, but that's just not my thing. I like to shoot what works for me, even if it's plastic. You know what they say.. "PLASTIC FANTASTIC!" 🙂
use a pc flash cord and (bracket mount, hand-held, tripod...etc) for flash, camera mounted flashes give poor light angles anyway.
You're right, a cord provides a better result for sure. However, it works great for a hands-free convenience and a way to mount my accessories though.
You should try the voigtlander ultron 40mm SL ii if you like pancakes ! Comes in nikon ai
Hey thanks for the suggestion! I really like the 40mm focal length as well. I'll check it out. 🙂
I'm surprised at what these are going for on eBay! Pretty consistent prices starting around $350-400.
Film is more fun you think it’s cheap or expensive? 🤔 I think it’s worth it based on the images it gives, size and build quality. If you can get one with the close up adapter that’s pretty neat to have too. So compact for such high quality glass!
@@miekpls It was a bit more expensive than I had anticipated. IDK, was thinking in my head to see a $200 price tag, but if it is on par with higher end glass I can understand the higher cost. I was just surprised. 🧐
Film is more fun it’s as good as any of the non pancake ai primes in my opinion! And voigtlander build quality is no slouch, that focus ring feels nicer than the 50mm 1.2 ais lens
I use a Nikon F3 HP I use a 50 mm F/1,4 AI and their 24 mm F/2.8 more than enough for me and tons of film I guess I find a new side of myself film hoarder 😂😂😂😂
You're not a hoarder... just a.. "collector" 😂
@@filmismorefun 😂😂😂😂✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️ Well thats a good way of saying it 😂😂😂 Oh by the way about collecting I just purchased a nikkor 50 mm F/1.8 AI-s pancake damiit
You'll love it! 👍
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The guy designed the F3 after the Ferrari, NOT the Lamborghini.....
Hmmmm. You're right. My bad.
Crazy bargain on these. I wanted one back in the late 90s but they cost $1400 new. I picked one up 8 years ago in like new condition in the box for $200. Agree with your gripe about flash. My only other gripe is meter display. Not a fan of the lcd. The match needle system in the FE series is much better. As to the lens, those E series 50s were nuts. Crazy sharp for such a cheap little lens. I picked up the Nikkor version of this lens just to compare, and there was absolutely no difference in optical performance as far as I could tell. Build quality and coating were a bit better though.
I have a Nikkor 50 1.4 and have thought the same thing you mentioned- not too much optical difference, but a definite better build quality on the Nikkor. Oh, and the weight difference is pretty significant between the two lenses!