FM 10 and manual lenses

[Halfmoon]

Dear Nikonians,

Just like to know if FM 10 is still available? I read F 6 and FM 10 is still in production only....

Also, are the manual lenses will available brand new???

Thank you.

[ipin]

Originally Posted by Halfmoon Dear Nikonians, Just like to know if FM 10 is still available? I read F 6 and FM 10 is still in production only.... Also, are the manual lenses will available brand new??? Thank you.

IIRC I have seen some new manual cameras and lenses around recently, but I suggest that you let your fingers do the walking for availability :

AP - Alan Photo, #01-38 Sim Lim Square, Tel: 6336 0922, e-mail: alanfoto@singnet.com.sg
AP-F - Alan Photo, #05-20 Funan Digitalife Mall, Tel: 6883 0922, e-mail: alanfoto@singnet.com.sg
CP - Cathay Photo, #01-11/14 Peninsula Plaza, Tel: 6337 4274, e-mail: email@cathayphoto.com.sg
CP-M - Cathay Photo, #02-215/216 Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Tel: 6339 6188, e-mail: email@cathayphoto.com.sg
John - John 3:16, #05-46 Funan Digitalife Mall, Tel: 6337 2877 / 6337 1897, e-mail: richardgan@pacific.net.sg
Lord's - Lord's Camera, 304 Orchard Road #01-79 Lucky Plaza, Tel: 6235 4605, e-mail: lordscom@singnet.com.sg
MS - MS Colour, Block 711 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, #01-3501C, Tel: 6457 6380, e-mail: sales@mscolor.com.sg, web e-quote
TCW - The Camera Workshop, 3 Coleman Street, #01-31, Tel: 6336 1956 / 6336 7808, e-mail: tcwkshop@singnet.com.sg
TK - T K Foto Technic, 100 Beach Rd, #02-45 Shaw Towers, Tel: 6292 4533, e-mail: sales@tkfoto.com.sg

Taken from Nikon Price Guide (Singapore) 2005~2006

GOOD luck!

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by Halfmoon Dear Nikonians, Just like to know if FM 10 is still available? I read F 6 and FM 10 is still in production only.... Also, are the manual lenses will available brand new??? Thank you.

FM10 should still be available. You can use non-DX, non-G AF lenses and treat them as manual lenses. I think thebrand new manual lenses would mostly be old stock. I'm not sure if Nikon still produces them. Otherwise, Carl Zeiss ZF lenses are alternatives.

[gooseberry]

Yes, along with still producing the F6 and FM10, Nikon said in it's statement that it will still produce the following manual focus lenses

Nikkor 20mm f/2.8
Nikkor 24mm f/2.8
Nikkor 28mm f/2.8
Nikkor 35mm f/1.4
Nikkor 50mm f/1.2
Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8
Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8
PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D

Although, I think they are being produced in quite small numbers, so you may have to do an indent order for brand new manual lenses.

[_espn_]

FM10 still available, you can go for older FM bodies at 2nd dealer shops.

[ipin]

Originally Posted by _espn_ FM10 still available, you can go for older FM bodies at 2nd dealer shops.

or the B&S.

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by gooseberry Yes, along with still producing the F6 and FM10, Nikon said in it's statement that it will still produce the following manual focus lenses Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D Although, I think they are being produced in quite small numbers, so you may have to do an indent order for brand new manual lenses.

The PC-Micro 85mm/2.8 is actually quite a new lens and has CPU inside, so it will not obsolete that fast.

[ipin]

Originally Posted by lsisaxon The PC-Micro 85mm/2.8 is actually quite a new lens and has CPU inside, so it will not obsolete that fast.

I think that's what gooseberry is saying, Nikon will still continue producing the PC-Micro 85mm/2.8 too, along with the other MF Nikkors that he mentioned.

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by ipin I think that's what gooseberry is saying, Nikon will still continue producing the PC-Micro 85mm/2.8 too, along with the other MF Nikkors that he mentioned.

Yah.. because I saw an article concerning Nikon lenses in Canada, they're stopping the import of all the MFs still under production except for this PC lens.

http://www.nikon.ca/pdf/FilmNotice.pdf

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by lsisaxon Yah.. because I saw an article concerning Nikon lenses in Canada, they're stopping the import of all the MFs still under production except for this PC lens. http://www.nikon.ca/pdf/FilmNotice.pdf

Thanks for the info.

[ipin]

Originally Posted by lsisaxon Yah.. because I saw an article concerning Nikon lenses in Canada, they're stopping the import of all the MFs still under production except for this PC lens. http://www.nikon.ca/pdf/FilmNotice.pdf

I still see a constant flow of MF lenses here in S'pore. Maybe it's affecting Canada only?

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by ipin I still see a constant flow of MF lenses here in S'pore. Maybe it's affecting Canada only?

Yeah.. I think so. They are probably more tech saavy and practical so they dowan to use MF lenses anymore?

[ipin]

Originally Posted by lsisaxon Yeah.. I think so. They are probably more tech saavy and practical so they dowan to use MF lenses anymore?

Maybe demand there doesn't make it economical viable to bring in?

[Wolfener]

Hmmm.... If you are into film photography, instead of getting FM10, why not get a second hand FM2. There are the old workhorse of the MF Nikon family and is super lasting. It will most likely cost about $400/- or cheaper now.

I have a FM2 but it is not for sale, keeping it for memory. My first SLR...

[iso100]

Why not go for 2nd-hand FM2/FE2/FA/etc.. They are better in build and functionality.
The same amount of money for a new FM10 can buy any of the advanced models above.

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by ipin I still see a constant flow of MF lenses here in S'pore. Maybe it's affecting Canada only?

Cos all old people like us, cannot see properly, so prefer AF?

[ipin]

Originally Posted by _espn_ Cos all old people like us, cannot see properly, so prefer AF?

this drives demand at this part of the world?

[Halfmoon]

Dear Nikonians,

Thank you all for your reply.... I am thinking of gettinga FM 10, a full manual for the fun of it, and use it with a standard lens ONLY.... 50mm.... still thinking about this..... that is why I checked if there is MF still available....

I will look into other FM series too and then decide.....

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by ipin this drives demand at this part of the world?

Very true isn't it?