Nikon FG-20 + Nikon Series E 35mm f/2.8 | SLR Film Camera + Lens | Fair

Brand: Nikon

Condition: Used

Name: Nikon FG-20 + Nikon Series E 35mm f/2.8

Type: 35mm – Single Lens Reflex – Manual Focus Film Camera

Type of Film: 35mm Film

CPB Body Code: AV38

Lens Code: JAPL4

Shutter: Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter, 1 sec – 1/1000 sec + Bulb

Metering: NOT WORKING

Battery: 2 × LR44

Lens Mount: Nikon F Mount

Condition: Fair

The Nikon FG-20 (AV38) paired with the Nikon Series E 35mm f/2.8 (JAPL4) has been inspected and tested by CPB Darkroom and is in working condition. The camera requires LR44 batteries for operation, and the shutter fires correctly when powered. The built-in light meter is not functioning, so the camera should be used with an external light meter or manual exposure estimation. All controls operate normally, though the advance lever is broken in half. Despite this cosmetic damage, the camera remains mechanically functional. The body is otherwise in good condition with light signs of use consistent with age.

The paired Nikon Series E 35mm f/2.8 lens has been inspected, cleaned, and serviced by CPB Darkroom and is in good working condition. The optics are clean and in excellent condition, with no significant optical defects observed. The aperture ring operates smoothly and accurately, while the focus ring is slightly tight but functions correctly throughout its range. Cosmetically, the lens shows normal signs of use while remaining in good overall condition.

Introduced in the mid-1980s, the Nikon FG-20 is a compact manual-focus SLR offering both aperture-priority and manual exposure modes. Combined with the lightweight Nikon Series E 35mm f/2.8, this setup forms a capable and portable photography kit well suited for street photography, documentary work, travel, landscapes, and everyday shooting. The 35mm focal length provides a natural wide-angle perspective, while the compact design of both camera and lens makes them easy to carry and use.

This camera uses standard 35mm (135) film, producing images in the 24 × 36 mm format.

SLR cameras and lenses sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for shutter functionality, film transport reliability, optical clarity, and mechanical performance, with any cosmetic or functional notes clearly described and reflected in the condition grade.