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Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 Review

Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6

Main Features

  • 10-30mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 41mm
  • Max Format: 1"
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • Weight: 115g.
  • Diameter: 58mm
  • Length: 42mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.2m
  • Max Magnification: 0.27x
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Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 Overview


Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard 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 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsFair
PortraitGood
TravelGood
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingGood
LandscapeVery Good
MacroAverage

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Reasons to Buy Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Minimum focus distance of 0.2m / 7.9 inch
Light weight at only 115g / 4.1 oz
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 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 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 has a maximum diameter of 58mm and total length of 42mm when not extended. It weighs 115g / 4.1 oz.

Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 has a filter thread of 41mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6:

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



Focal Range

Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 10-30mm and 3.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 27-81mm when used on a 1" format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

The Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 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 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 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 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.27x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.27x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.


Aperture

Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f0 at 10mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f0 at 30mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
10mm F3.5 F0
30mm F5.6 F0

Optical Formula

Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 9 groups . Special elements used in this design is 3 Aspherical elements.

Lens Hood

Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is HB-N101.

Body Colour

Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 is available in Black, White, Silver, Red and Pink color.

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Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon 1
Max Format 1"
Focal Range 10-30mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black, White, Silver, Red, Pink
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 3.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 12
Optical Groups 9
Special Elements 3 Aspherical elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.2m
Max Magnification 0.27X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 115g
Diameter 58mm
Length 42mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 41mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Hood Code HB-N101
Tripod Collar No
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