Lens Summary
Brand: Nikon
Also Known As: Nikon 1 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Nikon 1 / CX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Nikon 1
Release Date: 2011-09-21
MSRP Price: $99
Made in: China
Production Status: Discontinued
Lens Description: This CX-format standard zoom lens captures sharp details with up to three times magnification. Compact and lightweight, the 10-30mm is equipped with Vibration Reduction (VR) and a silent stepping AF motor (STM) which make it the ideal, versatile lens. Quality and integrity are hallmarks of the new 1 NIKKOR lens system.
Photography Life Review Summary: The Nikon 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR is a great kit lens for the Nikon 1 mirrorless camera system. It has a very useful zoom range of 27-81mm (equivalent to 35mm), collapsible barrel design, vibration reduction, compact size, low weight and a great optical design, making it a lens of choice for everyday photography on Nikon 1 cameras. It is a sharp lens with good contrast and colors, and its performance is pretty good both in the center and in the corners. Read the full Nikon 1 NIKKOR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR Review by Photography Life.
Nikon 1 NIKKOR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR Specifications
Lens Specifications | |
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* Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
Focal Length | 10-30mm |
Mount Type | Nikon 1 |
Format | Nikon 1 / CX |
Compatible Format(s) | Nikon CX |
Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
Zoom Ratio | 3x |
Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
Aperture Information | |
Aperture Ring | No |
Maximim Aperture | f/3.5 |
Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
Optical Information | |
Lens Elements | 12 |
Lens Groups | 9 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Aspherical Elements | 3 |
Focus Information | |
Focus | Autofocus |
Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
Internal Focusing | Yes |
Minimum Focus Distance | 0.2m |
Filter Information | |
Filter Size | 40.5mm |
Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
Physical Characteristics | |
Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
Mount Material | Metal |
Dimensions | 57.5 x 42mm |
Weight | 115g |
Other Information | |
Available in Colors | Black |
Supplied Accessories | LC-N40.5 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-N1000 Rear Lens Cap |
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Is this compatible with a D3100? I have the chance of 1 but no point buying if it’s not compatible with my camera!
Wullie,
it is not compatible with D3100. This lens will only work with Nikon 1 mirrorless system cameras, such as Nikon 1 J1 or V1.