NikonOneTouch (L35AF2)
Autofocus Compact
The story
The Nikon OneTouch (L35AF2) comes out of the late 1980s, the golden age of the autofocus point-and-shoot. Catalogued as a autofocus compact, it pairs the Nikon 35mm f/2.8 with a 35mm film path. A bit of background: successor to the legendary L35AF 'Pikaichi' — same great lens, refined body.
Specifications
- Format
- 35mm
- Year
- 1985
- Lens
- Nikon 35mm f/2.8
- Min. focus
- 0.8 m
- Flash
- Built-in
- Battery
- 2× AA
Notable features
- Sharp 35/2.8 lens
- Active AF
- DX coding
Shooting it today
The Nikon 35mm f/2.8 sits in the daylight sweet spot: sharp wide open, well-corrected against flare, and small enough to disappear in a jacket pocket. Standard 35mm keeps it compatible with whatever Kodak, Ilford, Fuji or CineStill stock you find on the shelf today. It runs on common AA batteries — you can resurrect one on a Sunday afternoon with whatever the corner shop has in stock. The built-in flash will fire whenever the meter decides it should, so learn the override before your first night out. Minimum focus is 0.8 m, close enough for a coffee cup or a face but stops short of true macro. One thing worth knowing before you load a roll: sold as Nikon One Touch in the US. Best for street, travel and environmental portraits — 35mm is the all-rounder documentary photographers default to.
Who it's for · Verdict
The Nikon OneTouch (L35AF2) has its fans for a reason, but it's no longer a secret — set a strict budget, hold out for a clean copy, and don't overpay for a famous name.
Fun facts
- §1Successor to the legendary L35AF 'Pikaichi' — same great lens, refined body.
- §2Sold as Nikon One Touch in the US.
Find one
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