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    Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom
    Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom

    Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom

    10–100mm · f/4.5–5.6

    Overview

    The Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom is a 10x superzoom for the Nikon 1 system, offering a 27-270mm equivalent range. Optically, it delivers very sharp images at wide and mid focal lengths, with slight softness at 100mm. Chromatic aberration and distortion are noticeable, especially barrel distortion at 10mm. Build quality is solid with an all-metal exterior, but the lens is relatively large and heavy, better suited to V-series cameras (PhotoReview). Its powered zoom and silent AF make it ideal for video (PhotoReview). It suits users prioritizing video or all-in-one convenience over maximum portability.