Nikon Nikon Ft & Nikkor 35mm f2.8 non ai Single lens reflex camera (SLR)

The Nikon FT is a 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera from Nikon's early line of professional-grade SLRs, heralding the transition to the F-mount system still in use today. Accompanied by the Nikkor 35mm f/2.8 non-AI lens, this setup represents classic Nikon film photography technology. The FT model features a built-in photometer and supports through-the-lens (TTL) metering, aiding precise exposure settings. The 35mm lens is a wide-angle prime ideal for general photography including landscapes, street scenes, and environmental portraits, offering a moderately fast aperture of f/2.8 for decent low-light performance and depth of field control. The 'non-AI' designation indicates an earlier type of Nikon lens mount without the automatic indexing feature allowing the camera to read aperture settings, so exposure is often manual but with accurate metering through the viewfinder. Due to its robust mechanical build and quality optics, the FT and its lenses are cherished by collectors and film photography enthusiasts for their historic significance and dependable operation in a classic SLR form.