Nikon 1 Nikkor AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 Review

January 15, 2014 | Zoltan Arva-Toth |

Specifications

Type	Waterproof 1 mount lens
Focal length	11-27.5 mm
Maximum aperture	f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture	f/16
Lens construction	8 elements in 6 groups (including 1 ED lens element and 1 aspherical lens element), 1 protective glass element
Angle of view	72° - 32° 20′
Minimum focus distance	0.3 m (1.0 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions
Maximum reproduction ratio (35mm [135] equivalent ratio)	0.1x at minimum focus distance with zoom set at maximum telephoto position (0.28x)
Diaphragm blades	7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm	Fully automatic
Aperture range	11 mm focal length: f/3.5 - f/16. 27.5 mm focal length: f/5.6 - f/16
Filter-attachment size	40.5 mm (P=0.5 mm)
Shockproof performance	Has passed in-house tests to MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5: Shock standard when attached to camera; exterior deformation and surface damage are not tested
Waterproof performance	In-house tests have demonstrated JIS/IEC Class 8 (IPX8) waterproofing
Operating depth	Maximum 15 m (49 ft), but may not be used at depths that exceed camera's maximum operating depth
Dustproof performance	In-house tests have demonstrated JIS/IEC Class 6 (IP6X) dust-proofing
Operating temperature	-10 °C - +40 °C (+14 °F - +104 °F) on land, 0 °C - +40 °C (+32 °F - +104 °F) in water
Dimensions	Approx. 63 mm diameter x 56.5 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange)
Weight	Approx. 182 g (6.5 oz)