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    Nikon IX-Nikkor 30-60 mm f/ 4-5.6
    Nikon IX-Nikkor 30-60 mm f/ 4-5.6

    Nikon IX-Nikkor 30-60 mm f/ 4-5.6

    30–60mm · f/4–5.6

    Overview

    The Nikon IX-Nikkor 30-60mm f/4-5.6 is a pancake zoom lens designed exclusively for Nikon's APS SLRs like the Pronea S. It is extremely compact and lightweight at 92.5g. Optically, it is sharp at all apertures and focal lengths. However, its rear element protrudes deeply, preventing use on standard Nikon SLRs without modification. Build quality is typical for a kit lens, and autofocus is very fast. The lens is best suited for APS camera users seeking a compact standard zoom, but it is largely obsolete and incompatible with modern Nikon systems.