Nikon Nikkor 10-100mm f/4-5.6 VR Lens for Nikon 1 System CX Format, Black Review

The Nikon 1 Nikkor 10-100mm f/4-5.6 VR is a discontinued all-in-one zoom lens designed for the Nikon 1 system, which used the smaller CX format sensor. With a 10x zoom range equivalent to 27-270mm in full-frame terms, it covers wide-angle through telephoto focal lengths in a single compact package. The lens features VR (Vibration Reduction) to help steady shots at longer focal lengths. It was built as a versatile walk-around option for the Nikon 1 lineup, though that entire system was discontinued in 2018.

Since the Nikon 1 platform is no longer in production and support has ended, this lens is only relevant to existing Nikon 1 users looking to complete or replace their kit. The used market is the only source, and availability will continue to shrink. While the convenience of a 10x zoom is appealing, the investment makes little sense unless you already own a Nikon 1 body and have no plans to upgrade to a current mirrorless system.