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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR 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.
  • Diameter: 77mm
  • Length: 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 an Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (DX) mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR is compatible with cameras that have 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.

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

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.

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 .

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

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Body Colour

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

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Pros and Cons of Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR


PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Full-time Manual Focusing

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR Alternatives in Nikon F (DX) Mount
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR
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