Nikon has just announced the world’s first water and shockproof interchangeable lenses for use with the Nikon 1 AW1 mirrorless compact system camera.
The Nikon 1 Nikkor AW 11–27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens is a standard zoom equivalent a 30–74mm focal length in a 35mm system, while the 1 Nikkor AW 10mm f/2.8 is a 27mm equivalent wide-angle prime lens with a tough build and a metallic exterior.
Both lenses are waterproof to 15m and 20m shockproof from heights of up to 2m and freezeproof for temperatures down to -10°C. The Nikon 1 Nikkor AW 11–27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 will only be available in a kit with the Nikon 1 AW1 camera but the 1 Nikkor AW 10mm f/2.8 can also be bought separately.
1 NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.8 Features
- A lens for use exclusively with the Nikon1 AW1; it is the world’s first interchangeable lens to be waterproof to 20 m (JIS/IEC Class 8 (IPX8) equivalent) 2 and shockproof to 2 m (MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5: Shock standard compliant)
- A wide-angle, 10mm (angle of view equivalent to 27mm in 35mm [135] format) fixed focal length lens offering the same optical performance as the 1 NIKKOR 10mm f/2.8
- Minimum focus distance of 0.20 m (on land) The same elegant design as the Nikon1 AW1 for a sense of integration
- Supports auto distortion control (underwater)
1 NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.8 Specifications
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Type
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Waterproof 1 mount lens
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Focal length
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10 mm
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Maximum aperture
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f/2.8
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Construction
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6 elements in 5 groups (including 2 aspherical lens elements), 1 protective glass element
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Angle of view
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77°
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Minimum focus distance
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0.2 m (0.7 ft) from focal plane
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Diaphragm blades
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7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
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Diaphragm
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Fully automatic
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Aperture range
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f/2.8-11
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Electronic compass
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Electronic compass can be used when lens is attached to camera
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Filter-attachment size
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40.5mm (P=0.5 mm)
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Shockproof performance *
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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
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Waterproof performance *
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In-house tests have demonstrated JIS/IEC Class 8 (IPX8) waterproof performance
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Operating depth *
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Maximum 20 m (65.6 ft), but may not be used at depths that exceed camera’s maximum operating depth
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Dustproof performance *
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In-house tests have demonstrated JIS/IEC Class 6 (IP6X) dustproof performance
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Operating temperature
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-10 °C-+40 °C (+14 °F-104 °F) on land, 0 °C- +40 °C (+32 °F-104 °F) in water
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Dimensions
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Approx. 61 mm diameter x 30 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange)
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Weight
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Approx. 118 g (4.2 oz)
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Lens hood
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HN-N103 Lens Hood*
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Lens case
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CL-N101 Lens Soft Case
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1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 Features
- A lens for use exclusively with the Nikon1 AW1; it is the world’s first interchangeable lens to be waterproof to 15 m (JIS/IEC Class 8 (IPX8) equivalent) and shockproof to 2 m (MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5: Shock standard compliant)
- An 11-27.5mm (angle of view equivalent to 30-74mm in 35mm [135] format) normal zoom lens offering the same optical performance as the 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6
Support for a wide variety of scenes, from snapshots and landscapes to portraits - The same elegant design and color options as the Nikon1 AW1 for a sense of integration
- Can be zoomed in and out underwater using the zoom ring
- Supports auto distortion control (underwater)
1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 Specifications
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Type
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Waterproof 1 mount lens
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Focal length
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11-27.5 mm
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Maximum aperture
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f/3.5-5.6
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Construction
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8 elements in 6 groups (including 1 ED lends element and 1 aspherical lens element), 1 protective glass element
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Angle of view
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72° -32° 20′
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Minimum focus distance
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0.3 m (1.0 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions
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Diaphragm blades
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7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
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Diaphragm
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Fully automatic
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Aperture range
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Electronic compass
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Electronic compass can be used when lens is attached to camera
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Filter-attachment size
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40.5mm (P=0.5 mm)
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Shockproof performance *
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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
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Waterproof performance *
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In-house tests have demonstrated JIS/IEC Class 8 (IPX8) waterproof performance
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Operating depth *
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Maximum 15 m (49 ft), but may not be used at depths that exceed camera’s maximum operating depth
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Dustproof performance *
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In-house tests have demonstrated JIS/IEC Class 6 (IP6X) dustproof performance
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Operating temperature
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-10 °C-+40 °C (+14 °F-104 °F) on land, 0 °C- +40 °C (+32 °F-104 °F) in water
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Dimensions
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Approx. 63 mm diameter x 56.5 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange)
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Weight
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Approx. 182 g (6.5 oz)
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Lens hood
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HN-N103 Lens Hood*
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Lens case
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CL-N101 Lens Soft Case
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