Up for sale is a very nice Nikkormat FT2 with a couple of lenses and flash, a really nice kit for someone looking to learn analog photography (think child, grandchild, niece or nephew) or a really nice backup to your Nikon.
This is the last iteration of the Nikkormat before Nikon went to the Nikon FM. This Nikkormat has the updated cosmetics of the Nikon F2 along with a hot shoe and most important it uses the MS-76 silver battery instead of the older PX-13 mercury.
It retains the other strong points of the classic Nikkormat FTN (my first Nikon circa 1968) with the bright viewfinder and the bullet proof Copal square shutter. Meter works, but may need fine tuning by way of the ASA slider.
It comes with a couple of classic, sharp and contrasty Nikon lenses. First up is a very clean 35mm f:2 lens that was the first wide angle lens that I added to my kit in 1970 and is clean with out any problems. Focus is smooth, with a snappy aperture and f stop ring is smooth. I considered this lens to by my normal lens and once I got it I rarely used my 50mm. This is a Non-AI lens and the optics are very clean. Next is another classic, the 28mm f:3.5 Non -AI The optics are clean, focus is smooth, aperture is snappy, but the f stop ring is a little tight, but usable.
Finally I'm throwing in an SB-15 Nikon flash. It has two Auto ranges, Manual, Motor Drive and TTL functions and fits nicely on this FT2. As an added bonus I'm including a classic silver ring Nikon 52mm Y48 yellow filter.
I would like to get $175 for this very complete kit plus shipping.
This is the last iteration of the Nikkormat before Nikon went to the Nikon FM. This Nikkormat has the updated cosmetics of the Nikon F2 along with a hot shoe and most important it uses the MS-76 silver battery instead of the older PX-13 mercury.
It retains the other strong points of the classic Nikkormat FTN (my first Nikon circa 1968) with the bright viewfinder and the bullet proof Copal square shutter. Meter works, but may need fine tuning by way of the ASA slider.
It comes with a couple of classic, sharp and contrasty Nikon lenses. First up is a very clean 35mm f:2 lens that was the first wide angle lens that I added to my kit in 1970 and is clean with out any problems. Focus is smooth, with a snappy aperture and f stop ring is smooth. I considered this lens to by my normal lens and once I got it I rarely used my 50mm. This is a Non-AI lens and the optics are very clean. Next is another classic, the 28mm f:3.5 Non -AI The optics are clean, focus is smooth, aperture is snappy, but the f stop ring is a little tight, but usable.
Finally I'm throwing in an SB-15 Nikon flash. It has two Auto ranges, Manual, Motor Drive and TTL functions and fits nicely on this FT2. As an added bonus I'm including a classic silver ring Nikon 52mm Y48 yellow filter.
I would like to get $175 for this very complete kit plus shipping.