Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom
| Maker | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Technical data | |
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal length | 10-100 mm |
| Crop factor | 2.7 |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/4.5-16 |
| Close focus distance | 0.3-0.85 m |
| Max. magnification | 1:2.9 |
| Diaphragm blades | 7 (rounded) |
| Construction | 21 elements in 14 groups |
| Features | |
| Ultrasonic motor |  Yes |
| Lens-based stabilization | Yes |
| Macro capable | Yes |
| Application | Superzoom |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 515g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm |
| History | |
| Introduction | September 2011 |
The Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100 mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom for the 1 series' unique CX format (crop factor 2.7) is a Superzoom lens manufactured by Nikon, introduced in September 2011 for use on Nikon CX format mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras.
It integrates a high amount of technologies: 21 elements in 14 groups including 1 High Refractive Index (HRI), 3 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) and 2 aspherical lenses,[1] Super Integrated Coating (SIC), internal focusing (IF) with world's fastest quiet ultra-fast Voice Coil motor (VCM), silent 3-speed PD-Zoom, Vibration Reduction (VR II), retractable lens mechanism and 7 rounded diaphragm blades.[2][3]
Together with the Canon EF 28-300mm lens it is the only current superzoom with 20 elements or more. There's no distance scale and it doesn't feature an aperture ring.
Performance[edit]
Several reviews state the extremely high speed without any noise and very high optical quality, especially excellent sharpness, exceeding many other products and being a positive exception compared to other superzooms.[4][5][6] As disadvantages are mentioned its size, weight and price. It received very good valuations for photos, with additional advantages seen in the HD video area.
See also[edit]
- Nikon 1 series
- Nikon CX format
- Nikon 1-mount
- List of Nikon compatible lenses with integrated autofocus-motor
- List of superzoom lenses
References[edit]
- ^ mm-f4-5-5-6-vr-lens-patent-could-be-for-new-nikon-mirrorless-system/ Nikon 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 VR Lens Patent Could Be For New Nikon Mirrorless System Photographybay
- ^ mm_f45-56_pd-zoom/ Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100 mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM Nikon USA
- ^ Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom Dpreview
- ^ SLR-GEAR: Nikon 1 10-100 mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom Nikkor VR (Tested)
- ^ mm-vr-review Nikon 1 10-100 mm VR Review By Nasim Mansurov
- ^ Photozone: 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD - Review / Test Report