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Nikon 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6

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The Nikon 1 Nikkor AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 is fairly sharp and can go 49 feet underwater when paired with the AW1 camera.Read more
The Nikkor VR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 is the standard zoom lens for the new Nikon 1 AW1 weather-proof compact system camera. But is the world's first water- and shockproof interchangeable zoom lens any good? Read our in-depth Nikkor VR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 review complete with sharpness crops and full-size sample photos to find out...Read more
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Pros

  • Auto focus is quick and silent with this lens
  • Autofocus is fast
  • silent and accurate

Cons

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  • no image stabilization built into the lens
  • horizon is not placed in the center in a landscape shot

Key specs

  • 8
  • Internal
  • yes
  • 1" (CX)
  • 11, 27.5 mm
  • no
  • Telephoto

Nikon 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 - Pros & Cons

Nikon 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6

Pros

  • Auto focus is quick and silent with this lens
  • Autofocus is fast
  • silent and accurate
  • Sleek and compact
  • 6 is fairly sharp and can go 49 feet underwater
  • the lens is priced quite attractively

Cons

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  • no image stabilization built into the lens
  • horizon is not placed in the center in a landscape shot
  • 5 mm has no built-in image stabilization
  • it does not remain behind on an SLR lens
  • distortion and lacks optical stabilization
  • no optical stabilization to help compensate
  • weather beaten CompactFlash memory card
  • The minimum focus distance is 30cm from the focal plane
  • Edges are just a little soft at 1
  • 698 lines

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Nikon 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeTelephoto
Lens mountNikon 1
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Aperture
Aperture max3.5-5.6
Aperture min16
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades7
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
Elements8
Groups6
Special elements / coatings
  • 1 Aspherical element
  • 1 ED element
Power zoomno
Zoom methodExpanding
Zoom Ratio (x)2.5 x
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Dimensions
Weight2.93 oz
Diameter2.26 in
Length1.22 in
Filter size1.59 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
1"
Focal length11 - 27.5
Angle of View32 - 20
Maximum magnification0.1 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor type
STP
Closest focusing distance0.3
Distance scaleno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • White
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedno
Sealingno

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