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Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f2.8 Review

Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f2.8

Main Features

  • 10mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 41mm
  • Max Format: 1"
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • Weight: 77g.
  • Diameter: 56mm
  • Length: 22mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.2m
  • Max Magnification: 0.06x
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Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 Overview


Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 1" max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Nikon 1 cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelAverage
StreetExcellent
WeddingFair
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

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Reasons to Buy Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f2.8 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f2.8 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Minimum focus distance of 0.2m / 7.9 inch
Light weight at only 77g / 2.7 oz
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CONs
Hood is not supplied


Lens Mount

Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 is compatible with cameras that have a 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.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 has a maximum diameter of 56mm and total length of 22mm when not extended. It weighs 77g / 2.7 oz.

Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 has a filter thread of 41mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 1 10mm f2.8:

  • 41mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 41mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 41mm Clear Protection Lens Filters



Focal Range

Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 has a fixed focal length of 10mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 27mm when used on a 1" format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Zoom Method

Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.06x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m. 0.06x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.


Aperture

Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F11.0.

Optical Formula

Nikon 1 10mm f2.8's optical formula consists of 6 elements in 5 groups . Special elements used in this design is 2 Aspherical elements.

Lens Hood

Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 doesn't come with a lens hood.

Body Colour

Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 is available in Black, White, Silver and Red color.

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Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f2.8 Alternatives in Nikon 1 Mount
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Nikon 1 10mm f2.8 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Nikon 1
Max Format 1"
Focal Range 10mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black, White, Silver, Red
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F11.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 6
Optical Groups 5
Special Elements 2 Aspherical elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.2m
Max Magnification 0.06X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Focus Method Rear
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 77g
Diameter 56mm
Length 22mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 41mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Tripod Collar No
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