
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR
- Focal length
- 10–20 mm
- Aperture
- f/4.5–5.6
- Weight
- 230 g
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 22 cm
- Length
- 73 mm
At a Glance
This ultra-wide zoom for APS-C Nikon F-mount cameras corresponds to 15-30 mm on full frame, giving a very wide field of view. At 230 g it is compact, with an optical stabilizer and a stepping motor for autofocus. It focuses down to 22 cm. Landscapes, architecture, interiors and travel are its natural subjects.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
- Travel
Worth knowing
- APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 10 mm
- Max. focal length
- 20 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/5.6
- Min. aperture
- f/29
- Elements
- 14
- Groups
- 11
- Weight
- 230 g (0.51 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 22 cm (entire zoom range)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.9 (0.17×)
- Length
- 73 mm (2.87 in)
- Diameter
- 77 mm (3.03 in)
- Released
- June 2017
Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR fit?
The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 15-30 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
- Full frame (in APS-C mode):
- Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR | Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM | Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM | Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10-20 mm | 10-20 mm | 10-20 mm | 11-18 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4-5.6 | f/3.5 | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Weight | 230 g | 465 g | 520 g | 345 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 77 mm | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 22 cm | 24 cm | 24 cm | 25 cm |
| Length | 73 mm | 81 mm | 88.2 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | no | no | no |
Comparisons with this lens
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR have image stabilization?
Yes, the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR weigh?
The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR weighs 230 g. It is 73 mm long with a diameter of 77 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR use?
The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR takes 72 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR is 22 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR a full-frame lens?
No, the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 15-30 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM
10-20mm · f/4-5.6
Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM
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Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
11-18mm · f/4.5-5.6
Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eye
10-17mm · f/3.5-4.5
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Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD
10-24mm · f/3.5-4.5
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
10-24mm · f/3.5-4.5
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-20mm F2.8 DX
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