Name: 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 464
Rating: 3.4 (5 reviews)

3.7

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.0 / 5

Build quality is good for a plastic lens
Build quality is good
Auto focus is accurate and lightning fast

There is no manual focusing ring on this lens
the lens does not have a focus ring
vignetting in the extreme corners at the 30mm focal length setting

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 12
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: 1" (CX)
Focal length: 10, 30 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto, Wide angle

Nikon 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR - Pros & Cons

Build quality is good for a plastic lens
Build quality is good
Auto focus is accurate and lightning fast
Images are reasonably sharp

There is no manual focusing ring on this lens
the lens does not have a focus ring
vignetting in the extreme corners at the 30mm focal length setting
a lens hood is not available
traces of corner softness which are ameliorated as the lens is stopped down
The focus adjustment is pretty coarse
of coloured fringing in test shots taken in contrasty lighting
Barrel distortion was very obvious at the 10mm focal length
Nikon decided not to use software correction to reduce distortion
the MTF results are not directly comparable across the different systems
of barrel distortion are still left at 18mm
Vignetting (edge darkening) was negligible at all focal length settings
No lens hood is supplied
Some edge and corner softening was evident at all focal length settings
then a lens quickly becomes too large and heavy
4G does not have a single aspherical element by comparison
collapsing the lens does not turn the camera off
the lens barrel does not change when the lens focuses
Nikon 18-55mm typically have plastic mounts
this lens is not entirely free of chromatic aberration
This lens has no ring in order to focus manually
$300 price point is a bit steep
Significant distortion when shooting Raw

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Nikon 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto Wide angle
Lens mount	Nikon 1

Aperture max	3.5-5.6
Aperture min	16
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Zoom
Elements	12
Groups	9
Special elements / coatings	3 Aspherical elements
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding
Zoom Ratio (x)	3.0 x

Weight	4.06 oz
Diameter	2.26 in
Length	1.65 in
Filter size	1.59 in

Max Format size	1"
Focal length	10 - 30
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	27 - 81
Angle of View	29 - 40
Maximum magnification	0.2 x
Vibration Reduction II	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	STP
Full-time Manual focusing	no
Closest focusing distance	0.2
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black White
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Nikon 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR Nikon - Editorial Reviews (5)

3.8

Based on 5 reviews

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Imaging Resource

Published: 13.03.2014

Nikon 1 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom Nikkor VR Review

Looking for a Nikon 10-30mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

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photographyblog.com

Published: 09.11.2011

Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 is the standard zoom lens for the brand new Nikon 1 compact system camera range. Featuring a built-in Vibration Reduction unit, collapsible-barrel design and an iris diaphragm with seven rounded blades, does this lens deliver the image quality goods? Read our in-depth Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 review complete with sharpness crops and full-size sample photos to find out...

Photography Life

Published: 13.12.2011

Nikon 1 10-30mm VR Review - Photography Life

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PCMAG

Published: 18.08.2015

Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom Review

3.0

The Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom is a fine starter lens that's bundled with Nikon 1 cameras, but don't buy it separately at full price.

Nikon 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

Photo Review

Published: 17.02.2012

1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

4.3

A standard-range zoom lens for Nikon's new CX-format cameras.The 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 is one of two lenses offered with the new Nikon 1 camera bodies. Covering an angle of view equivalent to 27-81mm in 35mm format, this lens is suitable for all kinds of general photography, including family snapshots, scenery and portraiture. It features a retracting design, similar to the Olympus 14-42mm kit lenses (which cover the same 3x zoom range).