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10 Best 28mm Point-and-Shoot Film Cameras in 2026
The 10 best 28mm point-and-shoot film cameras for 2026, compared for lens, autofocus, flash, condition and value.
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Guides · 5 min
The 10 best 28mm point-and-shoot film cameras for 2026, compared for lens, autofocus, flash, condition and value.
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2026 update: Use this as a practical shortlist, not a fixed ranking. Condition, repairability, availability and the cost of a usable kit matter more than a headline bargain.
The Nikon AF600 is a good starting point if you want an automatic 28mm film camera you can carry in a pocket. Choose the Ricoh GR1 for aperture control or the Fujifilm Work Record 28 for a larger body with a more substantial grip.
A 28mm lens is wide enough to show a subject in its surroundings and useful when the room, crowd or pavement limits where you can stand. These ten cameras each have a single 28mm focal length and take 135 film.
| Camera | Introduced | Lens | Best reason to choose it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon AF600 | 1993 | 28mm f/3.5 | Simple pocket autofocus |
| Fujifilm Work Record 28 | 1993 | 28mm f/3.5 | A substantial body designed for work sites |
| Nikon 28Ti | 1994 | 28mm f/2.8 | Aperture control and Nikon matrix metering |
| Fujifilm Cardia Mini Tiara | 1994 | 28mm f/3.5 | A very small body and close focusing |
| Konica Genba Kantoku 28HG | 1994 | 28mm f/3.5 | A worksite design with a stronger built-in flash |
| Ricoh GR1 | 1996 | 28mm f/2.8 | A slim body with aperture priority |
| Minolta TC-1 | 1996 | 28mm f/3.5 | A small body with four selectable apertures |
| Ricoh GR10 | 1998 | 28mm f/2.8 | A GR lens with simpler automatic exposure |
| Ricoh GR1v | 2001 | 28mm f/2.8 | Manual ISO and selectable preset focus distances |
| Fujifilm Klasse W | 2006 | 28mm f/2.8 | Aperture priority and a dedicated exposure-compensation dial |
Nikon also sold this small automatic compact as the Lite Touch AF. It works well as a camera you can take out one-handed when travelling. Check the autofocus at near and far distances and try the flash controls with a fresh battery. Nikon design history
The fixed-lens Tiara is also known as the DL Super Mini. Its short focusing distance is useful for a coffee cup, a sign or a detail close to the camera with the surrounding scene still visible. Look for the 28mm f/3.5 lens marking. Fujifilm also made a Tiara Zoom. Japanese model history · Technical reference
The GR10 pairs a 28mm f/2.8 GR lens with program exposure. It is the natural Ricoh to compare if you like the GR1's angle of view and usually let the camera handle exposure. Check that the display and all mode controls respond when the camera is powered up. Ricoh product archive
Fujifilm designed the Work Record 28 for documenting work sites. Its grip and controls can be easier to handle than those of a slim pocket camera. It makes sense if you carry the camera in a bag and prefer a firm grip. Assess the closure and seals on the exact copy before relying on its original protection. Fujifilm model page · Fujifilm specifications
The 28HG adds a stronger flash to Konica's worksite camera concept. That makes it worth considering if you want to document people or objects in dim rooms and can carry a larger body. Check for “28HG” on the camera so you compare the right version. Konica technical report · Genba Kantoku chronology
The 28Ti combines a 28mm f/2.8 Nikkor with automatic exposure, aperture priority and matrix metering. Nikon's dial display gives the camera a distinctive top plate. Try each control and check that the indications move as expected. Nikon product history
The original GR1 puts aperture priority in a slim body with a 28mm f/2.8 lens. Set a smaller aperture outdoors when you want more of the scene to stay sharp. On a used copy, check the LCD segments and photograph a roll at several focus distances. Ricoh GR history
The TC-1 gives you a small body and four marked aperture settings. It suits a photographer who wants to make a deliberate aperture choice without carrying an interchangeable-lens camera. Make sure the aperture selector clicks through its positions and that the camera responds to each one. Minolta brochure
The GR1v adds manual ISO selection and selectable preset focus distances. Those controls matter if you set an exposure index for a roll or use a consistent distance for street photographs. Ask the seller to show the LCD with the relevant modes selected. Ricoh GR history
The Klasse W went on sale in Japan in December 2006. Its 28mm f/2.8 lens and exposure-compensation dial make it useful when you want to bias exposure quickly in scenes with backlight. The W suffix matters. The original Klasse uses 38mm, and the later S has its own lens. Contemporary launch report · Kitamura launch coverage
If the camera is for street and travel, choose a body you will carry and learn how its focus lock works. For groups, step back a little and keep faces away from the extreme edges, especially at close range. If you frequently want a tight portrait from the same spot, a wide-start zoom may suit that job better.
Before buying, ask for a developed sample with a subject near the frame edge and a few shots from different distances. A frame with one sharp edge and one persistently blurred edge is worth investigating on that individual camera.
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2026 update: Use this as a practical shortlist, not a fixed ranking. Condition, repairability, availability and the cost of a usable kit matter more than a headline bargain.
The Nikon AF600 is a good starting point if you want an automatic 28mm film camera you can carry in a pocket. Choose the Ricoh GR1 for aperture control or the Fujifilm Work Record 28 for a larger body with a more substantial grip.
A 28mm lens is wide enough to show a subject in its surroundings and useful when the room, crowd or pavement limits where you can stand. These ten cameras each have a single 28mm focal length and take 135 film.
| Camera | Introduced | Lens | Best reason to choose it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon AF600 | 1993 | 28mm f/3.5 | Simple pocket autofocus |
| Fujifilm Work Record 28 | 1993 | 28mm f/3.5 | A substantial body designed for work sites |
| Nikon 28Ti | 1994 | 28mm f/2.8 | Aperture control and Nikon matrix metering |
| Fujifilm Cardia Mini Tiara | 1994 | 28mm f/3.5 | A very small body and close focusing |
| Konica Genba Kantoku 28HG | 1994 | 28mm f/3.5 | A worksite design with a stronger built-in flash |
| Ricoh GR1 | 1996 | 28mm f/2.8 | A slim body with aperture priority |
| Minolta TC-1 | 1996 | 28mm f/3.5 | A small body with four selectable apertures |
| Ricoh GR10 | 1998 | 28mm f/2.8 | A GR lens with simpler automatic exposure |
| Ricoh GR1v | 2001 | 28mm f/2.8 | Manual ISO and selectable preset focus distances |
| Fujifilm Klasse W | 2006 | 28mm f/2.8 | Aperture priority and a dedicated exposure-compensation dial |
Nikon also sold this small automatic compact as the Lite Touch AF. It works well as a camera you can take out one-handed when travelling. Check the autofocus at near and far distances and try the flash controls with a fresh battery. Nikon design history
The fixed-lens Tiara is also known as the DL Super Mini. Its short focusing distance is useful for a coffee cup, a sign or a detail close to the camera with the surrounding scene still visible. Look for the 28mm f/3.5 lens marking. Fujifilm also made a Tiara Zoom. Japanese model history · Technical reference
The GR10 pairs a 28mm f/2.8 GR lens with program exposure. It is the natural Ricoh to compare if you like the GR1's angle of view and usually let the camera handle exposure. Check that the display and all mode controls respond when the camera is powered up. Ricoh product archive
Fujifilm designed the Work Record 28 for documenting work sites. Its grip and controls can be easier to handle than those of a slim pocket camera. It makes sense if you carry the camera in a bag and prefer a firm grip. Assess the closure and seals on the exact copy before relying on its original protection. Fujifilm model page · Fujifilm specifications
The 28HG adds a stronger flash to Konica's worksite camera concept. That makes it worth considering if you want to document people or objects in dim rooms and can carry a larger body. Check for “28HG” on the camera so you compare the right version. Konica technical report · Genba Kantoku chronology
The 28Ti combines a 28mm f/2.8 Nikkor with automatic exposure, aperture priority and matrix metering. Nikon's dial display gives the camera a distinctive top plate. Try each control and check that the indications move as expected. Nikon product history
The original GR1 puts aperture priority in a slim body with a 28mm f/2.8 lens. Set a smaller aperture outdoors when you want more of the scene to stay sharp. On a used copy, check the LCD segments and photograph a roll at several focus distances. Ricoh GR history
The TC-1 gives you a small body and four marked aperture settings. It suits a photographer who wants to make a deliberate aperture choice without carrying an interchangeable-lens camera. Make sure the aperture selector clicks through its positions and that the camera responds to each one. Minolta brochure
The GR1v adds manual ISO selection and selectable preset focus distances. Those controls matter if you set an exposure index for a roll or use a consistent distance for street photographs. Ask the seller to show the LCD with the relevant modes selected. Ricoh GR history
The Klasse W went on sale in Japan in December 2006. Its 28mm f/2.8 lens and exposure-compensation dial make it useful when you want to bias exposure quickly in scenes with backlight. The W suffix matters. The original Klasse uses 38mm, and the later S has its own lens. Contemporary launch report · Kitamura launch coverage
If the camera is for street and travel, choose a body you will carry and learn how its focus lock works. For groups, step back a little and keep faces away from the extreme edges, especially at close range. If you frequently want a tight portrait from the same spot, a wide-start zoom may suit that job better.
Before buying, ask for a developed sample with a subject near the frame edge and a few shots from different distances. A frame with one sharp edge and one persistently blurred edge is worth investigating on that individual camera.