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I was not impressed with the flash shadow of the 10-30 mm zoom lens that came with the camera. It stuck out too far to fit in confined spaces besides leaving the shadow in close up work. This fixed focus lens fits in smaller places, leaves no shadow and is a sharper lens with a larger f stop of 2.8 compared to the 3.5 of the standard lens. It seems to focus better in low light situations and is rapidly becoming my standard lens for my Nikon 1 J3 camera. My only regret is that I did not make the purchase sooner. It also makes the camera a bit lighter to carry. I would purchase this lens again with no questions.
Of all the cameras I have ever owned, NONE made me want to go take pictures as much as the Nikon V1. None. And I am talking about 100+ cameras, everything from film and digital up to d600... OM-d, Ricoh GR, x100s etc ... all great, but the v1, with all its shortcomings, is the one I want to pick up when I head out. I'm talking street photography here, not studio stuff ... I got this lens for the V1. Super fast focusing, _great_ image quality, and affordable ... I love it.
Nicely made wide angle for Nikon 1. I use it on an S1. Took it to the beach and had a blast. Sand was easy to clean off the front elements. Images came out sharp, it was very helpful to have the extra range of 2.8. I love the feel of 28mm. If you love wide angles and don't want to fiddle with the kit lens, try this.
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I must admit that I was unsure as to the quality of this tiny lens to go with my V1 when I first decided to buy it as I have always used the high quality Nikkor lenses on the pro film and digital cameras I use, but I have been pleasantly surprised. The fast 2.8 gives excellent flexibility in poorer lighting conditions and the lens is sharp. I have done a number of photos with it now and am very pleased with it. Don't expect what you would get from a D3s or x and a fast AF lens but it is the best small lens I have seen from a small camera. Excellent value for money.
Makes your camera smaller to carry around and still take great photos. Turns your camera into a traditional type camera that is just point and shoot, no zoom.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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