Quick answer
The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR 168 is a ultra-wide wide zoom lens covering 10-20mm at f/4.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction and stepping-motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR 168 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 f/4.5-5.6G VR 168?
At 10-20mm this is a ultra-wide wide zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
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
What mount does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR 168 use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR 168?
It zooms across 10-20mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR 168 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 10-20mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR 168 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 15–30mm on full frame, with a 61.9–100.4° horizontal and 71.6–110.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR 168 fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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