Nikon's retractable kit zoom for the 1-system — ultra-compact 27-81mm equiv for discontinued CX mount.
The Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom is a power zoom kit lens for Nikon's discontinued 1-system CX-mount cameras. The PD (Power Drive) zoom provides motorised smooth zoom control, covering 27-81mm equivalent on the 1-inch CX sensor.
Optically adequate for the system — centre sharpness is acceptable. VR stabilisation helps in low light. The power zoom is smooth and quiet — useful for video. Retracts to a very compact profile when powered off. Fast AF inherited from the 1-system's hybrid AF.
Nikon CX mount with 40.5mm filter thread. Weighs just 85g — incredibly light. VR stabilisation. Power zoom with motorised control. Minimum focus distance 20cm. Retracts when camera is powered off for pocket-sized transport.
Essentially free used — the 1-system is discontinued. Only useful with Nikon 1 cameras which are themselves discontinued. The retractable power zoom design was innovative. A footnote in camera history — interesting for collectors of the Nikon 1 system.