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 | |
|---|---|
| * 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.