fast, wide Nikon compact

Hello,

 

I'd be gratefull if anyone could help me find a fast (f/2.8), wide

(preferably 28mm -- I'd settle for 35mm if necessary), AF if

possible.

 

A fixed lens would be fine. I don't need longer focal lengths for

this, and it would only cost me speed (f/4-f/5.6) and money. I

believe Nikon currently manufactures a 28mm compact, but it's f/5.6 -

- come on!

 

A sharp lens is also important - vignetting is not such a problem.

 

Right now I'm looking at the L35AF, it seems to be the best

(although I'd like it wider), but it's fast and sharp enough. Only

worries are that I doubt it's still commonly available, plus it's

age.

 

 

Any advised models, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

Does it really have to be Nikon?<br>

Look <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=194181&is=REG&addedTroughType=search">here</a>.

Olympus Stylus Epic with a very sharp and nice 35mm f/2.8 lens.

The L35AF is a great litte camera. I own several of them. See the following review: http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/l35af.htm

...and see <a href="http://www.jimtardio.com/olympus-epic.html">here</a>, <a href="http://www.photo.net/equipment/olympus/mjuII">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.photo.net/ezshop/product?product_id=2535">here</a> for some reviews (also do a google)...

I did a lot of googling, which confused me more than it helped me :) No really, I read a lot of specs, but after the initial research, I always love to read feedback from actual users.

 

Thanks for the answers so far. It does not have to be Nikon, I was looking at the Stylus Epic right after I posted this. Thanks for the links!

I like to carry the L35AF with me loaded with B&W film. Since it takes regular filters (yellow or red)I often get some really nice photos with this camera.

If you want a small P&S camera with a fixed focal length 28mm f/2.8 lens:

 

 

1. The Nikon 28Ti is discontinued, hard to find, and pricey:

 

 

http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/filmcamera/compact/1990-1994/28ti_quartz_date/

 

 

2. More reasonable and available are the discontinued Ricoh GR1-series cameras. These are swell and can be had at reasonable prices:

 

 

http://www.hevanet.com/cperez/ricoh/ricoh.html<div></div>

Arlington Alley, L35AF - Fujifilm 100 scanned on a cheap OneTouch scanner at 300dpi.<div></div>

Sorry, Here is a smaller photo.<div></div>

Fuji sells the Natura S in Japan. It's a point and shoot compact with a 24mm f/2-ish lens.

Taken with my Fuji Natura S (24mm f/1.9 point & shoot) in the last few days....<div></div>

Another. I love this little camera....<div></div>