Nikon 1 NIKKOR 6.7-13 f3.5-5.6 VR
The Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 lens is a compact, ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for the now-discontinued Nikon 1 mirrorless camera system, highly regarded by users for its sharpness and portability.
Nikon 1 6.7-13 f3.5-5.6 VR
Size: 57mm x 46mm
Weight: 125g
Aperture: f3.5 - f16
Filter: 52mm
Mfd: 25cm
Price: €200 - €300 used
The 1 NIKKOR VR 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 was the first ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for the Nikon 1 system, providing a focal length equivalent to 18-35mm in 35mm format due to the CX format's 2.7x crop factor. Its compact and lightweight design (approx. 125g) made it an ideal travel companion, particularly suited for landscape, architectural, and interior photography (but it is not a very fast lens).
Users and experts consistently praise the lens for its excellent sharpness and clarity, particularly in the center of the image, even when shooting wide open. The color and contrast are also highly regarded.
While some distortion is present at the widest 6.7mm setting (as expected from an ultra-wide angle lens), it is easily correctable in post-processing software. The built-in Vibration Reduction is effective, allowing for stable shooting in various conditions. The lens's ability to focus relatively close allows for creative compositions with emphasized foreground subjects.
Images taken with the 6.7-13 f3.5-5.6 lens
The Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 is described as a "great bargain" on the used market and a must-have for Nikon 1 system owners seeking wide-angle capabilities. Its combination of a useful 18-35mm equivalent field of view, excellent optical performance, and very compact size makes it a unique and highly functional lens for travel and general wide-angle photography.