Nikon FM vs Nikon FE vs Nikon FE2 Review (+vs F4/ F5/ Leica M4P) *To see the detailed pros and cons of a Nikon FM (and similar Nikon F cameras) vs a Leica see the seperate review here – I still have my Nikon FM to use with some of my nice Nikon glass. For a small film camera setup to throw in a bag the Leica M2 wins every time. Their compact size, the focal lengths available and most importantly the fantastic image quality made it a no brainer. I asked myself can I do without the Leica film camera? I slept on it but my M2 purchase decision came down to my Leica M mount lenses (a mix of Leica, Zeiss and Voigtlander lenses). The Nikon FM was less than 5x the cost of the Leica M2 camera price. I already own a ‘beater’ or ‘user’ brassed black Nikon FM 35mm SLR camera. I did not need the light meter as I was shooting film along side digital for model photoshoots. Leica M6 cameras have a built in light meter but cost more than 1.5x the cost of a used Leica M2. I toyed with the idea of getting the newer Leica M6 Classic camera. The Leica M3 is designed for 50mm/90mm/135mm only (+40mm less ideal)