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 6.7-13mm 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 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Nikon 1 VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6 with a length of 46mm, is 62mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 1 VR 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Nikon 1 VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6's 57mm 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 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6 weighs 125g, 77% (435g) 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 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6 has a 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 1 VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 1 VR 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 and the Nikon 1 VR 6.7-13mm 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 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 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 6.7-13mm and 1.9X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 18.9-35.1mm when used on a 1" format camera.