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• Keep the lens dry. Rusting of the internal 

mechanism can cause irreparable damage.

• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations 

could damage or warp parts made from 
reinforced plastic.

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Supplied Accessories

• 40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5
• Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000

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Compatible Accessories

• Bayonet Hood HB-N101
• 40.5 mm screw-on filters
• Lens Soft Case CL-N101

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Specifications

Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications 
of the hardware described in this manual at any 
time and without prior notice.

Type

1 mount lens

Focal length

10–30 mm

Maximum 
aperture

f/3.5–5.6

Lens construction

12 elements in 9 groups 
(including 3 aspherical lens 
elements)

Angle of view

77°–29° 40

′

Vibration 
reduction

Lens shift using 

v

oice 

c

oil 

m

otors (VCMs)

Minimum focus 
distance

0.2 m (0.7 ft) from focal plane at 
all zoom positions

Diaphragm 
blades

7 (rounded diaphragm 
opening)

Diaphragm

Fully automatic

Aperture range

•

10 mm focal length

: f/3.5 to f/16

•

30 mm focal length

: f/5.6 to f/16

Filter-
attachment size

40.5 mm (P=0.5 mm)

Dimensions

Approx. 57.5 mm diameter × 42 
mm (distance from camera lens 
mount flange when lens is 
retracted)

Weight

Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz)