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13 January, 2026

5 Frames with a classic SLR – Why I Chose the Nikon FE

By Ronald Lips

13 January, 2026

/ Nikon FE, /

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Stephen McGonigle on Minolta MC Zoom-Rokkor 100-200mm – the Best Worst Minolta Lens
The Minolta MD-Zoom 35-70mm F/3.5 is a superb lens by any measure, be it cost, size or results. I love…
Thomas Wolstenholme on 5 Frames with a classic SLR – Why I Chose the Nikon FE
That's a good buy. I have had and used my FE since buying it new in 1980. While I also…
Stephen McGonigle on 5 Frames with a classic SLR – Why I Chose the Nikon FE
An excellent article, and I fully concur with your praise for this camera. I bought my example in the mid…

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