The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom and the Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm 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 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 57mm. The Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom with a length of 28mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom'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 PD-Zoom weighs 85g, which means it is 97g (53%) lighter than the Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 which has a weight of 182g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Nikon 1 Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Nikon 1 Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom and the Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm 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 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom 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.
On the other hand, the Nikon 1 AW 11-27.5mm f3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 11-27.5mm and 2.5X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 29.7-75.6mm when used on a 1" format camera.
