Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom 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 PD-Zoom lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Optical Image Stabilization |
Autofocus |
Hood supplied |
Power Zoom |
Zoom Lock |
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 10x |
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No Weather Sealing |
Lens Extends while zooming |
Slow Aperture at Wide end |
Slow Aperture at Tele end |
Variable Aperture |
Lens Mount
Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom 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
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom has a maximum diameter of 77mm and total length of 95mm when not extended. It weighs 515g / 18.2 oz.
Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom has a filter thread of 72mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom:
Focal Range
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 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 PD-Zoom 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 PD-Zoom 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.
Power Zoom
Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom has a Power Zoom feature which consists of a rocker switch and a internal zoom motor where you can change the focal length of the lens by pushing this switch. This method of zoom is smoother and generates less shake than zooming in and out using your hand, especially beneficial while recording video.
Zoom Lock
Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.12x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m. 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 PD-Zoom is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4.5 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
|
F4.5 |
F16 |
100mm
|
F5.6 |
F16 |
Optical Formula
Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom's optical formula consists of 21 elements in 14 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- 2 Aspherical elements
- 3 glass elements
Lens Hood
Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HB-N102.
Body Colour
Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom is available in Black color.
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