Nikon 35Ti vs Nikon L35AF - Film Camera Point and Shoot Comparison + Sample Photos 

Nice job. From me who has spent more time studying the Nikon 35Ti, let me offer a few more points; The 35mm 2.8 lenses are not only similar, they are very probably identical. The lens is one commonly used by Nikon on several of their other, more substantial cameras, and it is very good - professional quality. The focusing systems: they are both active infrared systems and work the same way. The 35Ti has a more modern version which probably uses more focus points, so is likely to be more accurate, but the difference is probably unimportant. His issue with focus failure on the 35Ti is likely to be, in my experience, a user error, not the camera. The focus spot in the finder is very precise, and it is easy to intend to focus on a subject but accidentally put the spot on something at a different distance. The metering: The L35AF uses a traditional center-weighted system, common to most cameras of its era. The 35Ti uses Nikon's computerized matrix metering system, which Nikon invented in the early 1980s. It is extremely accurate and can resolve a correct exposure in even the most damning situations. That said, the functional difference for a P-n-S camera is almost nill. The 35Ti has a vast list of user customizing functions, but they are buried in multi=layer menus, behind (as he noted) one of the most user-unfriendly systems ever put on a camera - they never get used. I share his conclusion: buy a L35AF; buy two of 'em and put one away for when the first breaks down. (They say there is no crying in baseball. Well, there are no repairs for these puppies.) So. did I put my money where my mouth is? Not exactly. 25 years ago I bought a 35Ti and a Contax T2. I shot 'em for a month, ran lens resolution test charts (very nerdy) - the works. Then I kept the Contax (which I still have), sold the Nikon 35Ti. Why that choice? The Contax T2 is just an easy camera to use, and the 35Ti is an ergonomic whore. And I'm no Nikon hater. My entire (and vast) assembly of 35mm SLR equipment is Nikon, and I started out assuming that the 35Ti was "it"..

2 additional great features of the L35AF: the filter thread (where you in fact had mounted the hood) and the manual ISO adjuster up to 1000iso. Mounting filters, especially in bw is crucial, and pushing or pulling a film speed is also very useful.

Great video - great cameras. The L35AF was an advanced and expensive compact camera when new in the mid 80s. One thing to add is that the camera doesn't wind until you take your finger off the shutter having taken a photo, makes it even more stealthy. It is (for now) a great value camera!

Great video. I would love to see your developing process just getting into film myself 👊

The backlight compansation feature on the L35AF is omitted and is very helpful

My dude got an actual lenshood on the 35AF, dedicated man!

Thanks for your video. It's quite nice and Simple. I loved it.

Thanks for the video Patrick. Really well done. I am in the process of trying to find a point and shoot as part of my every day carry and this video is super helpful. I would love to carry a Contax T2 with me everywhere, but it just doesn’t make sense at the price it takes to get into one. So that said, I have been looking seriously at the Nikon L35 AF and your video is certainly helpful. As a new subscriber, I hope to see more videos from you in the future.

Great video! Could you send a link to the lens hood for the l35? :)

Thanks for the video!! I’ve been shopping around for a P&S and I just picked a L35AF up after watching your video as part of my research. :3

Great video man loved the comparison!

I don't believe that you mentioned that you can use 46mm filters or step up from 46 to whatever filters. Also, the 2 stop backlight compensation switch I believe wasn't mentioned, which is very nice to have and works great ! I have 4 of these and obviously love them ! LarryMac

I’ve got both of these. Thinking about selling the L35AF. It’s in MINT

Good comparison video and congratulations on your beautiful baby . . . seems that you won't be lacking subject matter for a while!

Just picked up the nikon l35af yesterday for 5$ at savers talk about score

For me, price is a huge concern. The fact that the L35AF is typically 1/10th the price of the 35Ti, is a huge plus. The collectability of the 35Ti make it an unreachable option for many on tight budgets or who are only occasional film photographers.

nice comparison between the two cameras. just because of the price I would rather take the 35AF 😀 Costs less does what it should.

Great video.... but, the L35AF film door and internal frame of the camera are made of metal. I really like how it shows you what focus distance the AF will choose. The L35AF lens also has such a great look to it in portrait distances. Btw, the battery door came in two versions, one with a metal protruding locking lip, and the other (which you might have) is a more flimsy plastic lip version.

hey what film stock did you use for the L35?

Nice comparison! Can you fit either of these into a front or back pants pocket?

Great video. I like your clear description of the differences between them. Have you had any experience with the Contax cameras compared to the 35Ti?

Hi, has anyone tried a Nikon TW Zoom 105? Part of the Zoom Touch series from the mid 1980s and 1990s.

I've already lost my L35 battery door 😭😭 Do you have any tips? I really love that camera, its a sentimental piece that used to be my mom's when she was in college then she gave it to me when i went to college.

I would like you to do another video using the zone focusing with the 35 Ti. I would think that for shooting street that would be the way to go.

Camera with miss focus often is a no good camera , look at the IQ both equally my choice is definitely the nikon l35af not only 1/4 -1/5 price of Ti 35 nikon but better focus as well .

Shots look sharper at a glance on the l35af.

love this video so so much

Zone focus. Pointless and pretty…. I died just a bit there but no disrespect. Enjoyed the video 😅

screwing in a screw into plastic, to strengthen the plastic, must be one of the weirdest ideas i have heard in a long while … 😅

ohm nice vid mate! i had the L35AF for a short while, wish I still had it. come by channel if u have time, maybe we can collab on something in the future :)

nee-kon; pronounce nee-kon please...

Way too pricey

The Nikon 35Ti is a piece of crap. Heavy Horrible ergonomic Super slow autofocus Missfocusing Huge shutter lag Can not accept filters Can not accept hoods

No point with the lens hood as the lens already vignettes on its own.