Nikon 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-P VR DX Lens

Ultra-Wide, Ultra-Clear 

The AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR, with a 10-20mm1 focal lengthFOCAL LENGTHMeasured in mm, it is the distance from the focal point of a lens (its centre or curved mirror where light converges) to the plane of the image sensor (film) when an object is in focus. A shorter focal length lens sees a wider image and a longer focal length brings your subject closer. For example, a 15mm lens sees a very wide image and is perfect for landscape photography. Conversely, a 500mm lens sees a very narrow image, brings the subject much closer and is thus great for subjects that are far away, like a bird in a tree. With zoom lenses, its minimum and maximum focal lengths are indicated, for example, as 24-105mm. A zoom lens allows you to change the lens’ focal length, with shorter (wide-angle) and longer (telephoto) options, whereas a fixed focal length lens requires you to move back and forth to find the correct image composition. range, transforms wide, sweeping scenes into extraordinary visuals. Three aspherical lens elements are packed into a significantly lighter and more compact form correcting distortion and other types of aberrations even at the periphery. NIKKOR’s very own built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) function delivers an effect equivalent to a shutter speedSHUTTER SPEEDAperture, shutter speed and ISO form what is known as the exposure triangle in photography. Shutter speed is the length of time that a single frame is exposed for, more specifically how fast the shutter opens and closes to permit light entering the lens, to reach the sensor. A slow shutter speed means a longer exposure time useful for motion blur like the silky look of flowing water, whereas a fast shutter speed means a shorter exposure time useful for freezing the appearance of motion in images like a hummingbird in flight. It is measured in seconds starting at 1 second and halving our doubling in time. For example: 1/2s, 1/4s and 1/8s are all fractions of a second with 1/2s being the longest exposure time, 1/4s half of that and 1/8s another half etc. of 3.5 stops faster2 or tack-sharp images and improved on-the-go shooting.

Go up close for dramatic, creative perspectives with the lens’ close-up shooting capabilities, featuring a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.17x and a minimum focus distance of 0.22m3 or exceptional images. Featuring a stepping motor and a smooth focus ring that is easy to control, this new ultra-wide-angle DX-format lens delivers an improved seamless autofocus performance. Embracing remarkable visual narration, the AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR presents photographers the perfect blend of technical innovation and performance.

Features

• F-Mount lens / DX format
• Maximum apertureAPERTUREAperture, shutter speed and ISO form what is known as the exposure triangle in photography. Aperture refers to an opening inside the lens, similar to the iris of your eye, that changes in diameter to control the amount of light that enters a camera. Aperture is expressed in f-stops: the lower the number, the larger the aperture, e.g. f/1.4 is larger than f/8. A larger (or wider) aperture allows more light to pass through the lens to the sensor (film) as a picture is taken, particularly useful in low-light conditions. A larger aperture also produces a shallower depth-of-field, and thus more background blur.: f/4.5-5.6
• Three Aspherical Elements
• Super Integrated Coating
• Pulse Stepping Motor AF System
• VR Image Stabilization
• Internal Focus; Manual Focus Override
• Seven-Blade Diaphragm

Three aspherical lens elements

Because of the distortion nature of ultra wide lenses, the Nikon AF-P 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G DX VR lens features three aspherical lens elements to correct distortion and reduce coma aberrations.

3.5-stop image stabilisation

The Vibration Reduction (VR) system in the Nikon AF-P 10-20mm DX VR lens reduces camera shake/movements to decrease blur. The VR system is rated at a 3.5-stop equivalent and enables users to shoot shutter speeds at up to 12 times slower than non-VR/IS lenses, and still get sharp and blur-free images.

Smooth, near-silent, fast autofocus

The AF-P 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G DX VR utilises Nikon's latest pulse motor to provide extremely fast and near silent focus. The motor brings subjects into focus almost instantly with great precision. When recording video, the lens smoothly shifts focus from subject to subject with practically no drive noiseNOISEThe appearance of random pixels scattered over a photo, similar to the grain effect seen in film photography, which degrades photo quality almost as if it is stained. It occurs when taking photos in low-light conditions, with very slow shutter speeds on high sensitivity (ISO) settings. It is caused by amplification done by the sensor when high ISO settings are used. You can counteract digital noise by lowering the sensitivity (ISO) setting of your camera - the lower the ISO setting, the lower the noise in the image. Typically cameras with larger sensors (like full-frame cameras) will inherently produce less noise due to larger pixels on the sensor..

Internal focusing

Neither the lens barrel or the front element shifts or moves during focus. This allows the lens to be more compact allowing for compact, enables closer focusing, and makes using gradient filters effortless as the front element stays still/static.

Super Integrated Coating

Nikon's Super Integrated Coating reduces the appearance of flareFLAREOccurs when a point light source such as the sun or an artificial light (that is brighter than the rest of the scene), hits the front element of a lens resulting in a lack of contrast, haze, or unwanted semi-transparent objects being present in the image. You can avoid lens flare with a lenshood or filters, however, the effect is also useful for bringing artistic elements into an image, such as sun rays peaking out from behind a rock formation. and ghosting in your images.

Rounded 7-blade aperture diaphragm

A rounded 7-blade aperture diaphragm provides the Nikon AF-P 10-20mm VR lens with pleasant bokehBOKEHPronounced: /ˈboʊkɛ/, /ˈboʊkeɪ/ [boh-kay] or /ˈboʊkə/ [boh-kə] Originating from the Japanese word Boke (ボケ), meaning 'blur' or 'haze', it refers to the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image produced by a lens. It has also been defined as the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light. Bokeh depends on various aspects of lens design. Aperture design has the largest effect on Bokeh, and generally a lens with a more rounded aperture produces a more pleasing, natural Bokeh. on out of focus areas.