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:
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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.
| 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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| 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:
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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