Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom
Introduction

[thumb\|right\|[Nikon 1](/wiki/Nikon_1_series "Nikon 1 series") [V1](/wiki/Nikon_1_V1 "Nikon 1 V1") with **Nikkor VR 10\-100mm f/4\.5\-5\.6 PD\-Zoom** and ME\-1 stereo microphone in [HD\-video](/wiki/High-definition_video "High-definition video") use](/wiki/File:Video_Nikon_1_V1_%2B_Nikkor_10-100_%2B_Stereo_Microphone_ME-1.jpg "Video Nikon 1 V1 + Nikkor 10-100 + Stereo Microphone ME-1.jpg")
The **[Nikon 1](/wiki/Nikon_1_series "Nikon 1 series") Nikkor VR 10\-100 mm f/4\.5\-5\.6 PD\-Zoom** for the 1 series' unique CX format ([crop factor](/wiki/Crop_factor "Crop factor") 2\.7\) is a [Superzoom](/wiki/Superzoom "Superzoom") [lens](/wiki/Photographic_lens "Photographic lens") manufactured by [Nikon](/wiki/Nikon "Nikon"), introduced in September 2011 for use on [Nikon CX format](/wiki/Nikon_CX_format "Nikon CX format") [mirrorless interchangeable\-lens cameras](/wiki/Mirrorless_interchangeable-lens_camera "Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera"). 

It integrates a high amount of technologies: 21 elements in 14 groups including 1 High Refractive Index (HRI), 3 [Extra\-low Dispersion](/wiki/Low_dispersion_glass "Low dispersion glass") (ED) and 2 [aspherical lenses](/wiki/Aspherical_lens "Aspherical lens"),[mm\-f4\-5\-5\-6\-vr\-lens\-patent\-could\-be\-for\-new\-nikon\-mirrorless\-system/ Nikon 10\-100mm f/4\.5\-5\.6 VR Lens Patent Could Be For New Nikon Mirrorless System](http://www.photographybay.com/2011/08/25/nikon-10-100) Photographybay Super Integrated Coating (SIC), internal focusing (IF) with world's fastest quiet ultra\-fast [Voice Coil](/wiki/Voice_coil "Voice coil") motor (VCM), silent 3\-speed PD\-Zoom, Vibration Reduction (VR II), retractable lens mechanism and 7 rounded diaphragm blades.[mm\_f45\-56\_pd\-zoom/ Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 10\-100 mm f/4\.5\-5\.6 PD\-ZOOM](http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/acil/lenses/1_nikkor_vr_10-100) Nikon USA[Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10\-100mm f/4\.5\-5\.6 PD\-Zoom](http://www.dpreview.com/products/nikon/lenses/nikon_1_10-100_vr_pd) Dpreview

Together with the [Canon EF 28\-300mm lens](/wiki/Canon_EF_28-300mm_lens "Canon EF 28-300mm lens") it is the only current *superzoom* with 20 elements or more. There's no distance scale and it doesn't feature an aperture ring.


Does the Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM lens have a retractable mechanism?