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Nikon 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm F 3 5 5 6 Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Lens mount:Nikon 1Maximum focal length:27.5 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):5.6Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:72 °

Nikon 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm F 3 5 5 6 Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

4.5

Overall score

Score
4.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best camera lenses on the market.
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80%

4.5

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of camera-lenses
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

3.9

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.0

Build & Handling

20%

3.8

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
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User ratings

30%

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    N/A~ £170

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Technical Specifications of camera lens Nikon 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm F 3 5 5 6

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

35%

3.9

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.0

Build & Handling

20%

3.8

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

4.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
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Popularity:
Nikon 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm F 3 5 5 6 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 91.7% of camera lenses.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
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60%

4.5

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

6.0
Lens type
zoom
Lens mount
Nikon 1
Sensor format coverage
1-inch
Filter thread size
40.5 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
11 mm
Maximum focal length
27.5 mm
Optical zoom
2.5xx
Maximum angle of view
72 °
Minimum angle of view
32.3 °
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Focus motor
STM
Minimum focus distance
0.3 m
Minimum focus distance
0.3 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.3 m, which is closer than 48.3% of camera lenses and equal to 7.9% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.1xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.1x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.1x, which is lower than 90.5% of camera lenses and equal to 4% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
115 g
Weight
115 g
This camera lens weighs 115 g, which is lighter than 96% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.2% of camera lenses.
Lens length
31 mm
Lens length
31 mm
This camera lens is 31 mm long, which is shorter than 96.4% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.1% of camera lenses.
Retracted length.
Lens diameter
57.5 mm
Lens diameter
57.5 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 57.5 mm, which is slimmer than 96.5% of camera lenses and equal to that of 0.3% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
?
DxOMark sharpness score
?
DxOMark transmission
?
DxOMark distortion
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DxOMark vignetting
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Nikon 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm F 3 5 5 6 vs the average camera lens

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  • 395 g lighter
    Weight
    115 g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (115 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    115 g vs 510 g
  • 61.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    31 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (31 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    Retracted length.
    31 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 19.5 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    57.5 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (57.5 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    57.5 mm vs 77 mm
  • 3.12x cheaper
    Nikon 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm F 3 5 5 6 is cheaper than the average camera lens (£170 vs £530).
    £170 vs £530
  • 3.12x cheaper
    Nikon 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm F 3 5 5 6 is cheaper than the average camera lens (£170 vs £530).
    £170 vs £530
  • 395 g lighter
    Weight
    115 g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (115 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    115 g vs 510 g
  • 61.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    31 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (31 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    Retracted length.
    31 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 19.5 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    57.5 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (57.5 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    57.5 mm vs 77 mm
  • 2.8 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/5.6 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    5.6 vs 2.8
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • No lens hood
    Lens hood included
    no
    This camera lens does not include a lens hood, the average camera lens does. 88.7% of camera lenses include a lens hood.
  • 0.09 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.1 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.1 x vs 0.192 x
  • 1 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    1
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    1 vs 2
  • 1 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    1
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    1 vs 2
  • 7.29x less popular
    Nikon 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm F 3 5 5 6 is less popular than the average camera lens (1 vs 7.3).
    1 vs 7.29
  • 14.5% worse value for money
    Nikon 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm F 3 5 5 6 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera lens (6.01 vs 6.9).
    6.01 vs 6.89
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    Nikon 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm F 3 5 5 6
    the average camera lens
    Nikon 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm F 3 5 5 6 has a lower user score than the average camera lens (8.00 vs 8.360).
    8 vs 8.36
  • 2.8 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/5.6 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    5.6 vs 2.8
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • 1 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    1
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    1 vs 2
  • 1 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    1
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    1 vs 2
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • 0.09 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.1 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.1 x vs 0.192 x
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • No lens hood
    Lens hood included
    no
    This camera lens does not include a lens hood, the average camera lens does. 88.7% of camera lenses include a lens hood.
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2012
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    2012 vs 2016

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Third-party reviews

What we like about Nikon 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm F 3 5 5 6

  • Extremely compact and lightweight design (only 31mm long)
  • Very sharp center-to-edge performance even at maximum aperture
  • Fast and accurate autofocus performance
  • Excellent resistance to flare and ghosting compared to the 10-30mm kit lens
  • Well-controlled chromatic aberration (purple fringing)
  • Internal focusing mechanism prevents the front element from rotating

What we don't like about Nikon 1 NIKKOR 11 27 5mm F 3 5 5 6

  • Lacks Vibration Reduction (VR) / Optical Image Stabilization
  • Slightly narrower zoom range than the standard 10-30mm kit lens
  • Visible barrel distortion at the wide end (11mm)
  • Relatively poor macro capability with a low 0.1x magnification ratio
  • Discontinued system makes finding new units and support difficult

Verdict

The Nikon 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 is an ultra-compact, retractable standard zoom lens designed for CX-format mirrorless cameras, offering a 35mm equivalent focal range of 30-74mm. This lightweight lens, weighing only about 83g and measuring 31mm when retracted, features a 2.5x zoom ratio and an optical design with one ED glass element and one aspherical element to minimize aberrations. Its main advantages include impressive center-to-edge sharpness, a highly portable build that is approximately 28% lighter than the 10-30mm VR alternative, and a convenient power-linked zoom ring that can turn compatible camera bodies on or off. However, it lacks optical image stabilization (VR), exhibits noticeable barrel distortion at the wide 11mm end, and has a relatively low 0.1x maximum magnification ratio that limits its effectiveness for close-up photography.

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