kshapero
South Florida Man
Anybody have experience with either of these jewels? Have a chance to get one. Might make a good pocket rig.
sepiareverb
genius and moron
The 28 is pretty good. A lot like a bulky T2, but with a darn nice 28 lens. The readout on top is very clear and simple. Not quite pocketable. Mine has Kodachrome in it right now.
sooner
Well-known
I owned the 35ti for a while, but didn't actually like it. I found it too big, for one thing, and the button to keep depressed to avoid flash is on the front and inconvenient. The analog display on top was cool, but I frankly didn't find the pictures to be especially sharp or otherwise brilliant. Get a Konica Hexar AF instead. Maybe the 28ti is better, but I would give the 35ti a pass. Just my two cents.
kdemas
Enjoy Life.
I loved my 28ti when I had it. Absolutely stunning lens, and the black finish made it look terrific with the analogue display. Wonderful lit framelines were a pleasure to use.
I can't recommend the 28 enough, great camera.
Kent
I can't recommend the 28 enough, great camera.
Kent
Benjamin
Registered Snoozer
Though I can't advise with great confidence on your situation, it often strikes me that some of these compacts are so good that it makes one wonder why we spend so much money on system cameras that often end up with one lens stuck on the front of them anyway.
The Hexar AF might be a good choice for 35mm though. I guess the only other really good 28mm compact is the Ricoh GR-1.
Ricoh GR-1 Vs Nikon 28Ti
The Hexar AF might be a good choice for 35mm though. I guess the only other really good 28mm compact is the Ricoh GR-1.
Ricoh GR-1 Vs Nikon 28Ti
wintoid
Back to film
The Minolta TC1 is meant to be great
Would love to buy a Nikon 28ti....anyone selling?
kuvvy
Well-known
I agree with your comments, though for me it seemed to have the sharpest lens of any compact I've owned. I had it only a couple months before re-selling it and going back to a Contax T2.
historicist
Well-known
I've had a 35ti:
+ really good lens
+ more viewfinder information than typical for this kind of camera
+ custom functions i.e. make the flash not on by default
+ the dials are gimmicky but lovely. They make manual focus particularly easy and precise, well, as precise as it'll be on a camera with no means of checking what's in focus
- really very thick, so although its small it doesn't really fit in pockets
- the inability to turn the flash off for more than one shot (unless you use the custom functions, which then disable it) is ridiculous, I can't understand why so many cameras made at this time have the same problem. The saving grace is that the flash off button is quite easy to hold down as you depress the shutter
All in all, it's very nice, but not that nice. In the UK they seem to go for £250+, I personally see £150 as a more reasonable price, but I guess it depends on what kind of things you want in a camera.
If I used 28mm the Ricoh GR series would be number one - the best ergonomics of any compact I've ever used, bar none, and much cheaper than a 28Ti (at least in the UK). The T2 I think is also slightly better ergonomically than the 35Ti, but it's still a bit chunky.
I always ending up selling compacts because for some reason I just prefer using fully manual cameras, and good fully manual cameras tend to be system cameras - the lens on most of these cameras would easily be of satisfactory quality on a Leica.
+ really good lens
+ more viewfinder information than typical for this kind of camera
+ custom functions i.e. make the flash not on by default
+ the dials are gimmicky but lovely. They make manual focus particularly easy and precise, well, as precise as it'll be on a camera with no means of checking what's in focus
- really very thick, so although its small it doesn't really fit in pockets
- the inability to turn the flash off for more than one shot (unless you use the custom functions, which then disable it) is ridiculous, I can't understand why so many cameras made at this time have the same problem. The saving grace is that the flash off button is quite easy to hold down as you depress the shutter
All in all, it's very nice, but not that nice. In the UK they seem to go for £250+, I personally see £150 as a more reasonable price, but I guess it depends on what kind of things you want in a camera.
If I used 28mm the Ricoh GR series would be number one - the best ergonomics of any compact I've ever used, bar none, and much cheaper than a 28Ti (at least in the UK). The T2 I think is also slightly better ergonomically than the 35Ti, but it's still a bit chunky.
I always ending up selling compacts because for some reason I just prefer using fully manual cameras, and good fully manual cameras tend to be system cameras - the lens on most of these cameras would easily be of satisfactory quality on a Leica.
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rodt16s
Well-known
Strange nobody has mentioned how good the matrix metering is on the 35 & 28Ti, I've owned a 35 since the 90's and recently went through some of my old slide and colour negs.. sharp lens and spot on exposure... agree about the flash on/off though.. 28 had a better thought out but not ideal switch. Also focus is a bit sluggish, even when preset at a distance it has to go to the set point before firing the shutter.
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furcafe
Veteran
I have both.
Per other's posts, aside from the focal length difference (both lenses perform well), 1 thing making the 28Ti more attractive is that Nikon improved the user interface on the 28Ti. It could be important if you're an available light shooter like me.
In addition to adding a flash on/off switch on the 28Ti, which is much more logical & user-friendly than the menu/front button system on the 35Ti, the 28Ti's automatic frameline illumination (when shooting in dark, etc.) still works even when you turn the flash off. In contrast, on the 35Ti, you can use the customized settings to default to flash off (so you only have to use the front button when you want turn the flash on rather than the opposite), but you are then forced to manually illuminate the framelines (via a button on top) each time (illumination lasts for a few seconds).
Per other's posts, aside from the focal length difference (both lenses perform well), 1 thing making the 28Ti more attractive is that Nikon improved the user interface on the 28Ti. It could be important if you're an available light shooter like me.
In addition to adding a flash on/off switch on the 28Ti, which is much more logical & user-friendly than the menu/front button system on the 35Ti, the 28Ti's automatic frameline illumination (when shooting in dark, etc.) still works even when you turn the flash off. In contrast, on the 35Ti, you can use the customized settings to default to flash off (so you only have to use the front button when you want turn the flash on rather than the opposite), but you are then forced to manually illuminate the framelines (via a button on top) each time (illumination lasts for a few seconds).
Finder
Veteran
When I was looking for a compact 35mm, the 35ti was one choice. What put be off was the viewfinder (small) and you need to turn the flash off with a tiny button (the 28ti solves the flash button thing). I ended up buying a Hexar Silver--great viewfinder. However, a 28ti may have been a better choice in the long run as it is smaller--the Hexar is just a bit too big.
FA Limited
missing in action
when i went to japan, one of the camera stores had a 35Ti with the flash switch from the 28Ti. i really wanted to buy it but decided not to. but there are some cameras out there apparently.
migtex
Don't eXchange Freedom!
I got both.
The 28TI feels better regarding the functions buttons than the 35TI, nevertheless both lens are really great and they are fast.
The Binary setup can turn off the Always on Flash function. Love it, it's so 90!
The 28TI feels better regarding the functions buttons than the 35TI, nevertheless both lens are really great and they are fast.
The Binary setup can turn off the Always on Flash function. Love it, it's so 90!
Nobody wants to sell me their 28ti? 
jarski
Veteran
saw these going on used camera store in Osaka today at 22800-25800¥ (35ti), and 49800¥ (28ti). seems pretty fair price ? any comments what should be checked, before making the decision (am seriously tempted about 35ti )
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jarski
Veteran
gilpen123
Gil
I love mine
reiki_
Well-known
Can someone explain to me please , why does it seem that in everyones regard Ricoh gr1 is better or at least as good as all the other equivalents and yet is much cheaper (or the others seem to keep being overpriced) ? I can't seem to figure it out.
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besk
Well-known
I've owned a Ricoh GR1 at two different times. Great little cameras. Sold them each time because I was afraid they would break. In other words they seem to be not as reliable as the Nikon offerings.
That said, I have a 35TI at present and am thinking of selling it and using my IIIf with a 50/3.5 Elmar instead.