Nikon 1 Nikkor 10-100 mm VR f4.0-5.6 lens review: Ultimate travel companion?

Introduction While the original PD version of this 10x optical zoom, the equivalent to a 27-270 mm targeted video makers, the additional weight and bulk associated with the powered zoom mechanism was at odds with those looking to use it for travel photography.Albeit now adopting a simple traditional mechanical zoom ring, the replacement is slimmer, lighter and at $549, around $200 cheaper than the original when launched.Internally, the optical construction has changed as well. It adopts 19 elements in 12 groups but has two ED glass lenses instead of three in the former version and three