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Nikon 1 Nikkor 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 VR

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Looking for a Nikon 30-110mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.Read more
The Nikkor VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 is a telephoto 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, is this lens a must-have for a Nikon 1 user? 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...Read more
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Pros

  • Build quality is good for a plastic lens
  • Autofocus is fast
  • accurate and silent

Cons

  • band falling between the red and green lines
  • the lens does not have a focus ring
  • very small amount of light fall-off in the extreme corners

Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 18
  • Internal
  • yes
  • 1" (CX)
  • 30, 110 mm
  • yes
  • Telephoto

Nikon 1 Nikkor 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 VR - Pros & Cons

Nikon 1 Nikkor 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 VR

Pros

  • Build quality is good for a plastic lens
  • Autofocus is fast
  • accurate and silent
  • Center sharpness and contrast are very good wide open
  • image quality is very decent for a small lens
  • It feels and looks clean and sturdy
  • Build quality is good
  • Build quality and design are
  • Image quality overall is very good
  • Great photos from a wonderful lens
  • Image stabilization works amazingly well

Cons

  • band falling between the red and green lines
  • the lens does not have a focus ring
  • very small amount of light fall-off in the extreme corners
  • some visible CA and distortion
  • The corners are a little soft though
  • the zoom ring a bit stiff
  • the lens extends quite a bit when unlocked
  • there is no focus ring on the lens
  • the release button there are no other control elements on the lens
  • actual glass elements are a lot smaller in diameter than the size of the lens
  • Slight coloured fringing was seen in test shots taken in contrasty

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Nikon 1 Nikkor 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 VR - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeTelephoto
Lens mountNikon 1
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Aperture
Aperture max3.8-5.6
Aperture min16
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades7
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
ConstructionZoom
Elements18
Groups12
Power zoomno
Zoom methodExpanding
Zoom Ratio (x)3.7 x
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Dimensions
Weight6.35 oz
Diameter2.36 in
Length2.4 in
Filter size1.59 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
1"
Focal length30 - 110
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent81 - 297
Angle of View833 - 296
Maximum magnification0.1 x
Vibration Reduction IIyes
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeMicromotor
Full-time Manual focusingno
Closest focusing distance1
Distance scaleno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
  • Black,Silver
  • Grey,White
Zoom lockno
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

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