Specifications#
- Brand
- Nikon
- Model
- 1 Nikkor AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6
- Lens type
- Standard zoom
- Focal length
- 11–27.5 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5–5.6
- Image circle
- 1-inch (13.2×8.8 mm)
- Mount(s)
- Nikon 1 (CX)
- Projection
- Rectilinear
- Lensfun correction profile
- Yes — distortion/vignetting/TCA
Equivalent focal length on different cameras#
Field of view and depth-of-field equivalence when this lens is used on bodies with different sensor sizes (natively or via an adapter).
| Camera format | At 11 mm | At 17 mm | At 27.5 mm | Equiv. aperture (DoF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 11 mm · 126° | 17 mm · 104° | 28 mm · 76° | f/3.5 |
| APS-C | 16 mm · 104° | 26 mm · 79° | 41 mm · 54° | f/5.2 |
| APS-C (Canon) | 18 mm · 101° | 27 mm · 77° | 44 mm · 52° | f/5.6 |
| Micro Four Thirds | 22 mm · 89° | 34 mm · 65° | 55 mm · 43° | f/7.0 |
Depth of field & background blur#
Computed on its native 1-inch format (CoC 11 µm). “Blur @2 m” is the size of an out-of-focus point at infinity, as a percentage of frame width, with the subject at 2 m — a simple bokeh index.
| Focal | Aperture | at 1 m | at 2 m | at 5 m | at 10 m | Hyperfocal | Blur @2 m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mm | f/3.5 | 69.9 cm | 4.22 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.15 m | 0.1% |
| 11 mm | f/4 | 82.6 cm | 6.07 m | ∞ | ∞ | 2.76 m | 0.1% |
| 11 mm | f/8 | 2.98 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.39 m | 0.1% |
| 17 mm | f/3.5 | 26.6 cm | 1.14 m | 11.9 m | ∞ | 7.52 m | 0.3% |
| 17 mm | f/4 | 30.6 cm | 1.33 m | 17.9 m | ∞ | 6.59 m | 0.3% |
| 17 mm | f/8 | 65.8 cm | 3.80 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.30 m | 0.1% |
| 27.5 mm | f/3.5 | 9.9 cm | 40.6 cm | 2.70 m | 13.7 m | 19.7 m | 0.8% |
| 27.5 mm | f/4 | 11.4 cm | 46.5 cm | 3.16 m | 17.5 m | 17.2 m | 0.7% |
| 27.5 mm | f/8 | 22.9 cm | 96.9 cm | 8.70 m | ∞ | 8.62 m | 0.4% |
Handheld & night-sky limits#
NPF assumes typical 20–24 MP sensors (≈6 µm pixels on full frame, ≈3.9 µm on APS-C, ≈3.3 µm on Micro Four Thirds).
| Body | Min. handheld shutter (longest focal) | 500 rule at 11 mm | NPF at 11 mm, f/3.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1/30 s | 45 s | 28 s |
| APS-C | 1/40 s | 30 s | 22 s |
| APS-C (Canon) | 1/40 s | 28 s | 21 s |
| Micro Four Thirds | 1/60 s | 23 s | 20 s |
Compatible cameras#
Bodies in our database with a native Nikon 1 (CX) mount.
- Nikon 1 J5 2015
- Nikon 1 V3 2014
- Nikon 1 S2 2014
- Nikon 1 J4 2014
- Nikon 1 AW1 2013
- Nikon 1 S1 2013
- Nikon 1 J3 2013
- Nikon 1 V2 2012
- Nikon 1 J2 2012
- Nikon 1 V1 2011
- Nikon 1 J1 2011
Similar lenses#
- Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5–5.6
- Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM f/3.5–5.6
Frequently asked questions#
Is the Nikon 1 Nikkor AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 full frame?
No — it is designed for 1-inch sensors.
What is the Nikon 1 Nikkor AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 equivalent to on APS-C?
Its focal length is already the real value for 1-inch: 11–27.5 mm frames like 30–75 mm on full frame.
What is the Nikon 1 Nikkor AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 good for?
As a standard zoom it suits everyday shooting, travel, events and walkaround use.
Sources & licences#
- Lensfun lens database — CC BY-SA 3.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources