CX-Nikkor lenses

(for Nikon 1-series cameras)

Nikon Corporation introduced in September 2011 - simultaneously with the introduction of the Nikon 1-series digital rangefinder cameras - four new lenses, reviewed below.

Be aware of the fact that not all lenses are available in all colours worldwide. Some colours are only available when bought in a kit with one of the Nikon 1-series cameras! The smaller zoom-lenses have an extra button on the side of their body, with which you can retract the entire lens to fit in a smaller bag! The camera will automatically turn on when extending the lens manually while pressing the zoom ring button. All lenses below do not have an indication on the lens body of aperture or distance in use. These data can only be found on the rear screen of the camera or in the exif-files of Nikon imaging software.

Unfortunately some lenses have some 'teething troubles', that is why Nikon issued some firmware late November 2011. Please visit the site of your national Nikon representative and/or distributor or ask your dealer for details.

1-Nikkor 2.8/10 mm.

This pan-cake lens, available in 4 colours (black, white, red and silver), has an optical formula of 6 elements (of which two are aspherical) in 5 groups with 7 rounded diaphragm blades. The lens has no Vibration Reduction but autofocus via rear focus = very fast! The filter thread of 40,5 mm. may be welcomed by Nikon rangefinder collectors, as the Nikon RF lenses in the 1950-1960's had that filter thread. This beautiful lens weights in at just 77 gram. Hood = HN-N101.

1-Nikkor 3.5-5.6/10 - 30 mm.

Above the red version of this small zoom-lens; others available colours are white, black, silver and pink! The optical formula of this lens consists of 12 elements in 9 groups and has a diaphragm of 7 blades. A silent stepping AF-motor (STM) and Vibration Reduction II will enable the photographer to shoot sharp images down to a minimum distance of just 2 cm.! As the lens had internal focusing (IF) the body size remains the same during zooming. The filter thread is 40.5 mm. and the lens weights in at 115 gr. Hood = HB-N101. November 2011 Nikon issued firmware update 1.02.

1-Nikkor 4.5-5.6/10 100 mm PD-Zoom

This is the first Nikkor zoom-lens with a Power Drive (PD) in 3 different zoom speeds. The 'fat' lens has an optical formula of 21 elements (of which two are aspherical) in 14 groups, has 7 diaphragm blades and features the improved VR II system. Via internal focusing it is possible to come as close as 30 cm. to the object. Filter thread is 72 mm, the best hood is the HB-N102 and the lens weights in at 515 gr. The PD-Zoom is available in black only! November 2011 Nikon issued firmware update 1.01.

1-Nikkor 3.8-5.6/30 - 110 mm

This zoom-lens has an optical construction of 18 elements (of which 2 are made of ED-glass) in 12 groups and has 7 rounded diaphragm blades. Internal Focusing makes focusing possible and easy via a silent stepping motor, assisted by VR-II, down to 1 meter. The lens has a filter thread of 40.5 mm. and weights in at 175 gram. Hood = HB-N103. November 2011 Nikon issued firmware update 1.02.