This lens with a retractable lens mechanism comes in a compact-size, allowing you to carry it easily to capture scenes from your daily life. Whether in wide or tele, you can shoot the subject in crisp sharp images. CX-format compatible, standard 2.7x zoom lens with a focal-length range of 11-27.5 mm (angle of view is equivalent to focal-length range of 30-74 mm lens in 35mm [135] format), Optical design optimized for Nikon CX format employs one ED glass element and one aspherical lens element. Zoom ring operation turns the camera power on/off (power off: not available with J1/V1).