AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR
- 10-20mm
- f/4.5
- Wide Zoom
- Stabilized
- 230 g
- Min focus 0.22 m
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Quick answer
A compact DX ultra-wide zoom from 2017 with a stepping motor and Vibration Reduction. It weighs only about 230g and takes 72mm filters.
Pros
- Very light
- VR
- Quiet stepping motor autofocus
- Close focus to 0.22m
Cons
- Needs an AF-P compatible body
- Plastic build
- Slow variable aperture
Verdict
A lightweight DX wide zoom. Check AF-P body compatibility first.
About this lens
A 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens, the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Reduction and stepping-motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 10-20mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2017
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- Stepping motor
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.22 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 230 g
- Length
- 73 mm
- Diameter
- 77 mm
Specification source: imaging.nikon.com
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR?
- Landscapes on DX
- Real estate
- Travel wide-angle
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 15–30mm | 61.9–100.4° | 71.6–110.5° |
Frequently asked questions
Which cameras work with the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm?
It needs an AF-P compatible body. Older DSLRs such as the D3100 and D7000 cannot autofocus with AF-P lenses, so check Nikon's compatibility list.
Is the AF-P 10-20mm full frame?
No, it is DX only. On an FX body the camera uses a cropped DX area.
Does the AF-P DX 10-20mm work on Z cameras?
Yes, through the FTZ or FTZ II adapter with autofocus and VR. On a full-frame Z camera it uses the DX crop.
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