The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom and the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 with a length of 42mm, is 53mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6's 58mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 weighs 115g, 77% (400g) lighter than the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom's weight of 515g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 has a 41mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom:
And these are the 41mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom and the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 has the same Nikon 1 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon 1 lenses are Nikon 1 J5, Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon 1 J4.
Focal Range
Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom has a focal range of 10-100mm and
10.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
27-270mm when used on a 1" format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 10-30mm and 3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-81mm when used on a 1" format camera.
