The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 1 VR 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 and the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom 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 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom with a length of 95mm, is 13mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Nikon 1 VR 70-300mm f4.5-5.6's 73mm 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 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom weighs 515g, 8% (45g) lighter than the Nikon 1 VR 70-300mm f4.5-5.6's weight of 560g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 1 VR 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 1 VR 70-300mm f4.5-5.6:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 1 VR 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 and the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom 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 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 has a focal range of 70-300mm and
4.3X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
189-810mm when used on a 1" format camera.
On the other hand, the 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.
