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A-M
A-M stands for Auto-Manual Mode.
Aspherical Lens
A lens with a curved, non-spherical surface. Used to reduce aberrations and enable a more compact lens size. Aspherical lenses minimize coma and other types of lens aberrations, even when used at the widest aperture. They are particularly useful in correcting distortion in wide-angle lenses and help contribute to a lighter, more compact design by reducing the number of standard (spherical) elements necessary. Aspherical lens elements correct these distortions by continuously changing the refractive index from the center of the lens.
IF Lens
A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.
M/A
Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens. This makes it possible to seamlessly switch to fine manual focusing while looking through the viewfinder.
Pulse Motor
Nikon's "P" series of NIKKOR lenses use a pulse motor (utilizing stepping motors) to focus smoother and quieter than previous drive systems. This quiet drive system makes the lenses ideal for use when shooting video.
Super Integrated Coating
Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.
Vibration Reduction
A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.
The number of cameras compatible with AF-P NIKKOR lenses is limited. Even for compatible cameras, firmware update may be required*. Fully compatible models: D850, D500, D7500, D5600, D5500, D5300*, D3500, D3400, D3300* and later models
Compatible models with limited functions: D5, D810 series, Df, D750, D7200, D7100, D5200, Nikon 1 series with the FT-1
Incompatible models: D4 series, D3 series, D2 series, D1 series, D800 series, D700, D610, D600, D300 series, D200, D100, D7000, D5100, D5000, D90, D80, D70 series, D3200, D3100, D3000, D60, D50, D40 series, film cameras
For more information, view the Nikon Lens Compatibility Chart.
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Tech Specs
Focal Length Range
10 -20mmMaximum Aperture
f/4.5Format
DXVR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
YesAF-P (Pulse Motor)
YesApprox. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
3 in.77 mmx2.8 in.73 mmApprox. Weight
8.2 oz.230 g
- Mount TypeNikon F-Bayonet
- Focal Length Range10 -20mm
- Zoom Ratio2x
- Maximum Aperturef/4.5
- Minimum Aperturef/29
- FormatDX
- Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)109°
- Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)70°
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.17xx
- Lens Construction Elements14
- Lens Construction Groups11
- Optical Conversion Factor1.5x
- Compatible Format(s)DX
- VR (Vibration Reduction) Image StabilizationYes
- Diaphragm Blades7
- Aspherical Elements3
- Super Integrated CoatingYes
- AutofocusYes
- AF-P (Pulse Motor)Yes
- Internal FocusingYes
- Minimum Focus Distance0.8 ft.(0.22m)
- Focus ModeAuto, Manual, Manual/Auto
- G-typeYes
- Filter Size72mm
- Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
- Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)3 in.77 mmx2.8 in.73 mm
- Approx. Weight8.2 oz.230 g
- Lens TypeZoom
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