Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with 1" max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon 1 mount cameras.
Lenses in Nikon 1 Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Lens Mount
Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom is compatible with cameras that have
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.
Sensor Coverage
Max sensor coverage of Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom is
1".
Focal Range
Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom has a focal range of 10-30mm and 3.0X zoom ratio.
Optical Image Stabilization
Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 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 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 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 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 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.
Aperture
Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f16 at 10mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f16 at 30mm .
Optical Formula
Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 7 groups.
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