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VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6

This CX-format standard zoom lens captures sharp details with up to three times magnification. Compact and lightweight, the 10-30mm is equipped with Vibration Reduction (VR) and a silent stepping AF motor (STM) which make it the ideal, versatile lens. Quality and integrity are hallmarks of the new 1 NIKKOR lens system.

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Compact, portable, versatile standard zoom lens

A versatile 10-30mm standard zoom lens perfect for family outings, group shots and portraits, this lens brings precision to most lighting scenarios with a f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture range (picture angle equivalent of a 27-81mm in 35mm format). Vibration Reduction (VR) reduces the chance of blurred photos. Retractable lens barrel mechanism reduces overall size for increased portability.

Versatility with wide angle to portrait

Keep moments in focus

Whether the whole family or just a single person, the 10-30mm is the perfect lens to frame the moment. Versatility and precision are yours when photographing from wide to tight portrait looks. The 1 NIKKOR 10-30mm lens applies three aspherical lens elements to ensure only the highest quality images—even at the widest aperture settings—are obtained. You know most family shots are taken while on the go. Count on Vibration Reduction (VR) to keep your pictures blur-free.

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Find the detail using 10-30mm zoom range

Pick your focus point

Frame that wonderful ocean shot or sun setting over the bridge. A superior all-around lens, the 10-30mm commands sharp focus with excellent delivery of details in images taken far away. Versatility is yours as you frame wide camera angles, just the way you like or smoothly zoom out until you find exactly the right balance of details to include in your shot.

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Pull it closer

Shoot from afar

Use the full reach of the 10-30mm and bring subjects close. For when you cannot get right up to the action, a 30mm zoom may be just right. Hone in on your subject and hit the shutter. Even at this magnification your photos come out crystal clear and sharp with Vibration Reduction (VR).

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Vibration Reduction

This innovative VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake. It allows handheld shooting at dusk, at night, and even in poorly lit interiors. The lens' VR system also detects automatically when the photographer pans—no special mode is required.

Aspherical lens element

Aspherical lenses virtually eliminate the problem of coma and other types of lens aberration—even when used at the widest aperture. They are particularly useful in correcting the distortion in wideangle lenses. In addition, use of aspherical lenses contributes to a lighter and smaller lens design.

Nikon Super Integrated Coating

To enhance the performance of its optical lens elements, Nikon employs an exclusive multilayer lens coating that helps reduce ghost and flare to a negligible level. Nikon Super Integrated Coating achieves a number of objectives, including minimized reflection in the wider wavelength range and superior color balance and reproduction.

Internal Focusing

Imagine being able to focus a lens without it changing in size. Nikon's IF technology enables just that. All internal optical movement is limited to the interior of the nonextending lens barrel. This allows for a more compact, lightweight construction as well as a closer focusing distance.

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Lens Construction

MTF Curve

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Specifications

Mount Type

Nikon 1

Focal Length Range

10-30mm

Zoom Ratio

Maximum Aperture

f/3.5

Minimum Aperature

f/16

Format

Maximum Angle of View

77°

Minimum Angle of View

29°40''

Lens Elements

Lens Groups

Optical Conversion Factor

2.7x

Compatible Format(s)

VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

Yes

Diaphram Blades

7 (rounded diaphram opening)

Aspherical Elements

Autofocus

Yes

Internal Focusing

Yes

Minimum Focus Distance

0.66ft.(0.2m)

Filter Size

40.5mm

Accepts Filter Type

Screw-on

Lens Barrel Retraction Function

Rotation of zoom ring

Dimensions

(Approx.) 2.3x1.7 in. (Diameter x Length)
57.5x42 mm (Diameter x Length)

Weight

(Approx.) 4.1 oz. (115g)

Supplied Accessories

LC-N40.5 Snap-on Front Lens Cap
LF-N1000 Rear Lens Cap

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
***Refer to the product manual or the Compatible Lenses Specification for additional details.

LC-N40.5 Front Lens Cap$7.95

LF-N1000 Rear Lens Cap$5.35

HB-N101 Lens Hood $17.15

CL-N101 Soft Lens Case

NC 40.5 Neutral Color 40.5mm filter$40.95

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1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 4.5 5 2 2

1 Nikkors are great lenses I got this 10-30 lens together with the 10 in the zoom-wide-angle Nikon 1 V1 kit. Despite the fact that, in general, I prefer prime lenses, I have to say that I like to 10-30 very much. It is sharp, delivers nice contrast and colors, and it is super compact, well built, the AF is silent and fast. And, of course, the VR works perfectly (with the firmware upgrade). It is especially its compactness which makes it such a pleasure to use. It is as small as a prime lens on a typical full format rangefinder body, but it brings in enhanced focal length flexibility. This lens fits perfectly to the N1 V1. I'd like to add another highly important aspect of the 1 Nikkor lenses: they are all consistent in terms of color reproduction, and the (stellar!) metering system of the N1 series bodies responds consistenly to all 1 Nikkor lenses. I think it's for the first time that Nikon got this right for a whole range of lenses. This aspect makes the 1 Nikkor lenses so much, much more convenient to use than other Nikkor lenses, as you don't have to learn the particularities of each new lens (go, for example, from the old 18-35 FX lens to the new 70-300 VR lens, you will have to learn anew how to expose the 70-300 correctly). And you only have to have one Picture Control setting for all 1 Nikkor lenses - again an aspect that simplifies end enhances the usability of the Nikon 1 system. November 28, 2011

Quick and convenient It came with the camera as part of the kit, so there wasn't a deliberation on my part to buy it. As a compact zoom it is quite easy to use. For wide angle scenery and landscape I think the 10 mm pancake lens is a better choice, but in the mid to near telephoto range this lens is great. Here is a table of maximum aperture vs focal length, as indicated on the camera display: mm-------FX format equivalent--------Aperture 10---------27--------------------------------3.5 (published spec) 14---------38--------------------------------4.0 18---------49--------------------------------4.5 24---------65--------------------------------5.0 30---------81--------------------------------5.6 At all focal lengths the minimum aperture reads f/16. I have been using the camera for taking product photographs to use in production of operators manuals and service notes and this lens is good for that application, since most of my products are big and well lit. The close focus spec is 200 mm, but spot focus will allow closer focusing, from 68 mm to 100 mm, increasing with the focal length, The lens works much better if you stay at least 200 mm away from your subject. (For true close focus work I use a 55mm Micro-NIKKOR with the lens adapter.) The lens is rather slow at those useful focal lengths around 20 to 30 mm, so I am hoping that Nikon will come out with some faster prime focus lenses at 30 and 20 mm. It is not really a great portrait lens for that reason. I will be trying the f/2.8 17-35 mm zoom soon to see how that works. January 12, 2012

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SLRgear Review

February 2012 | 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens Review | Andrew Alexander

Andrew Alexander posted his review of the 1 NIKKOR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR to the SLRgear Review website touting the sharpness and quick autofocus capabilities of the lens. "The Nikon 10-30mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 focuses very fast and near-silently, taking less than a second to focus from infinity to close-focus," he said. He noted that as a kit lens, the design is "fairly substantial." Alexander concluded by stating that for its small size and weight, the lens "produces excellent photographs."

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does this lens or any 1 nikkor have a focus ring?

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No, I doesn't have annoying focusing ring but you can have manual focus via dial control on the back of camera.

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How to make the 10-30 mm lens retract to fit in the Canon camera case?

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In order to retract the lens you hold down the lock button and rotate it.

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