Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom Lens
The Nikon VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom is a 10–100mm f/4.5 lens designed for Nikon 1 mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom Lens
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Lens Overview — Nikon VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom
Key Features — Nikon VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom
10-100mm CX Format Zoom: Equivalent to roughly 27-270mm in full-frame terms, covering wide-angle through telephoto in a single lens on Nikon 1 bodies.
Power-Drive Motorized Zoom: The PD-Zoom mechanism enables smooth, electronically controlled zoom transitions, making it well suited for video recording on compatible Nikon 1 cameras.
Built-In Optical Stabilization: Vibration Reduction helps counteract camera shake during handheld shooting, particularly useful at the longer end of the focal range.
f/4.5-5.6 Maximum Aperture: Variable aperture is typical for a zoom of this reach, maintaining compact dimensions across the full focal length range.
Nikon 1 Mount: Designed exclusively for the Nikon 1 mirrorless system and optimized for the CX Format sensor.
Autofocus Support: Compatible with the Nikon 1 system's fast contrast-detection autofocus for responsive, hands-free focusing.
Lens Specifications — Nikon VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Travel, Beginner-Friendly |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | CX Format (Nikon 1) |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 10–100mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Nikon 1 |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Filter Thread | 72mm |
Description — Nikon VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom
The Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom is a zoom lens built for the Nikon 1 mount and optimized for the CX Format mirrorless system. It spans a focal length range of 10mm to 100mm, making it one of the more versatile single-lens options available for Nikon 1 users. The maximum aperture ranges from f/4.5 at the wide end to f/5.6 at the telephoto end. Optical image stabilization is incorporated into the design, providing support for handheld shooting. Autofocus is supported, and the power-drive zoom mechanism enables smooth, motorized zoom control.
The lens accepts 72mm screw-on filters and weighs 530g. It is categorized as a standard focal length range zoom and sits within the mirrorless lens category for the Nikon 1 system.
Pros — Nikon VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom
- ✓Wide 10-100mm focal length range covers a broad spectrum of shooting situations in a single lens
- ✓Optical image stabilization helps reduce camera shake during handheld use
- ✓Autofocus support for faster, hands-free focusing
Cons — Nikon VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom
- ✗Variable maximum aperture of f/4.5-5.6 limits light intake, especially at the telephoto end
- ✗At 530g, it is relatively heavy for a compact CX Format mirrorless system
- ✗Exclusively compatible with Nikon 1 mount cameras, limiting future system flexibility
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