

“Being as this Nikkor 35mm is an externally-focusing lens, I didn’t have high expectations for its autofocus speed. Here’s what Compose Click had to say about the lens: Check out the 10 lenses we would definitely pair with the classic Nikon FM. The lenses below, designed in the ’70s, 80s, and ’90s, are surprisingly still in production today. What makes them such an excellent fit for the Nikon FM is that they all feature an aperture control ring, which is vital as vintage cameras do not offer electronic aperture control. The lenses below work incredibly well on the Nikon FM, as well as any other Nikon F Mount classic SLR, and even a Nikon DSLR. If you plan on picking up a Nikon FM, we suggest a closer look at the lenses we list after the break that pair amazingly well with it. Introduced in 1977, it is a tough-as-nails classic that uses the Nikon F Mount. The Nikon FM is one of the great 35mm film cameras, and in recent times its popularity has surged along with people’s love for all things film. Unless you live under a rock or have refused to succumb to the powers of Instagram, you’ve no doubt seen the images Gal Gadot posing with a classic Nikon FM. If you get one, these are the first lenses you should buy. Nikon FM cameras seem to be the current flavor of the month.
