The new Nikon 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 ED-IF lens is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at Adorama and B&H. A lot of people were scratching their heads when Nikon announced the Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 ED-IF lens for their mirrorless cameras one year after the 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 VR was released. Compared to the old version, the new lens lost the VR function but gained smaller size and an ED element:
| Focal Length Range | 11-27.5mm | 10-30mm |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom Ratio | 2.5x | 3x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Minimum Aperature | f/16 | f/16 |
| Format | CX | CX |
| Maximum Angle of View | 72° | 77° |
| Minimum Angle of View | 32°20” | 29°40” |
| Lens Elements | 8 | 12 |
| Lens Groups | 6 | 9 |
| VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Diaphram Blades | 7 (rounded diaphram opening) | 7 (rounded diaphram opening) |
| ED Glass Elements | 1 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3 |
| Internal Focusing | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.0ft.(0.3m) | 0.66ft.(0.2m) |
| Filter Size | 40.5mm | 40.5mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on | Screw-on |
| Dimensions | 2.26×1.22in. (Diameter x Length) 57.5x31mm (Diameter x Length) | 2.3×1.7in. (Diameter x Length) 57.5x42mm (Diameter x Length) |
| Weight | 2.8oz.(80g) | 4.1oz.(115g) |
MTF chart of the Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens:
MTF chart of the Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR:
Lens design: Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 and 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6:
