Ektar H35vs Nikon Zf
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Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
First-Time Film Photographers & Casual Everyday Shooting — Ektar H35 (2022): A delightful entry point into film — affordable, simple, and produces genuinely lovely half-frame pairs. The best value film camera on the market.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.5MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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