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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR F(DX) Mount Review

Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR

Main Features

  • 10-20mm Focal Range
  • F4.5-5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 230g / 0.51 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 77mm x 73mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.22m
  • Max Magnification: 0.17x
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Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR Overview


Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(DX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelAverage
StreetAverage
WeddingFair
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingGood
LandscapeVery Good
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Full-time Manual Focusing
Extreme Wide-angle capability
Minimum focus distance of 0.22m / 8.7 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR has a maximum diameter of 77mm and total length of 73mm when not extended. It weighs 230g / 8.1 oz.

Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR has a filter thread of 72mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR:

  • 72mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 72mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 72mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR has a focal range of 10-20mm and 2.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 15-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.


Optical Image Stabilization

The Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR 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 AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.17x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.22m. 0.17x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Zoom type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Nikon AF-S Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5: 0.34x - (Compare)
  • Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX: 0.21x - (Compare)
  • Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX: 0.2x - (Compare)

Aperture

Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4.5 and a minimum aperture of f29 at 10mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f29 at 20mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
10mm F4.5 F29
20mm F5.6 F29

Optical Formula

Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 11 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • Three aspherical
  • Super Integrated Coating

Body Colour

Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 10-20mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 2.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.5-5.6
Min Aperture F29
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 11
Special Elements Three aspherical + Super Integrated Coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.22m
Max Magnification 0.17X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 230g
Diameter 77mm
Length 73mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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