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Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 Review

Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6

Main Features

  • 10-100mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 55mm
  • Max Format: 1"
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • Weight: 298g.
  • Diameter: 61mm
  • Length: 71mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.35m
  • Max Magnification: 0.12x
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Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 Overview


Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Superzoom Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 1" max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Nikon 1 cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsAverage
PortraitGood
TravelExcellent
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 10x
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CONs
Hood is not supplied
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 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 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 has a maximum diameter of 61mm and total length of 71mm when not extended. It weighs 298g / 10.5 oz.

Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 has a filter thread of 55mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6:

  • 55mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 55mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 55mm Clear Protection Lens Filters



Focal Range

Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 has a focal range of 10-100mm and 10.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 27-270mm when used on a 1" format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

The Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 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 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.12x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.35m. 0.12x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.


Aperture

Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4 and a minimum aperture of f16 at 10mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f16 at 100mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
10mm F4 F16
100mm F5.6 F16

Optical Formula

Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6's optical formula consists of 19 elements in 12 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 3 aspherical lens elements
  • 2 ED lens elements
  • HRI lens elements

Lens Hood

Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is HB-N106.

Body Colour

Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 is available in Black, silver and white color.

Popular Comparisons of Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6

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Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type SuperZoom
Lens Mount Nikon 1
Max Format 1"
Focal Range 10-100mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black, silver, white
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 10.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0 - F5.6
Min Aperture F16.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 19
Optical Groups 12
Special Elements 3 aspherical lens elements, 2 ED lens elements, HRI lens elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.35m
Max Magnification 0.12X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Focus Method Internal
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 298g
Diameter 61mm
Length 71mm
Materials Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 55mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Hood Code HB-N106
Tripod Collar No
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