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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–6.3G ED VR

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRNikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–6.3G ED VR
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2013April 2014
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length18–140 mm18–300 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/3.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22–38f/22–40
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groups16 elements in 12 groups
Special elementsOne ED element and one aspherical elementThree ED glass elements and three aspherical elements
Aperture detail–f/3.5 maximum and f/22 minimum at 18 mm; f/6.3 maximum and f/40 minimum at 300 mm
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 76°–11°30′; Nikon gives a 27–210 mm equivalent field of viewDX 76°–5°20′; angle of view equivalent to 27–450 mm on FX
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon F mount
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon F mount; DX/APS-C image circleNikon F-mount G-type CPU lens designed for DX
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.48 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.29×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual focus override; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating filter threadInternal focusing with an ultrasonic motor and manual focusing available; Nikon USA identifies Silent Wave Motor
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.45 m from the focal plane at every zoom positionMinimum 0.48 m from the focal plane throughout the zoom range
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.23×; not a life-size macro lensNikon Japan specifies maximum 0.29×; Digital Camera World's table gives 0.32×. The maker figure is retained
Stabilisation detailOptical VR rated at four stops under CIPA testing with a DX DSLR at the longest focal length. Photography Blog confirms no selectable Active VR modeFour stops under CIPA conditions measured at maximum telephoto on an APS-C/DX DSLR; Normal mode, with no tripod VR
Design
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm78.5 mm
Length97 mm99 mm
Weight490 g550 g
ControlsZoom and focus rings, A–M focus switch and VR on/off switch; no distance scale, focus limiter or aperture ring, as Photography Blog confirmsFocus and zoom rings; ePHOTOzine identifies a lock at 18 mm and manual focus override. Digital Camera World notes no distance scale
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming; ePHOTOzine finds sufficient resistance to prevent creep despite the lack of a zoom lockRotating zoom ring with markings at 18, 35, 70, 105, 200 and 300 mm
Filter detail67 mm screw-in filters; 0.75 mm thread pitch67 mm screw-in filters; ePHOTOzine reports a non-rotating thread during focusing
Weather resistanceBoth reviews identify a rubber mount gasket without a claim of full weather sealing. No general protection rating is assignedBoth reviews identify a rubber gasket at the metal mount; no general maker protection rating is assigned
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 97 mm length from the lens mount flangeApproximately 78.5 mm maximum diameter × 99 mm from the mount
Weight detailApproximately 490 g–
Lens hoodHB-32 bayonet hood sold separatelyNot included in Nikon UK's accessory list; Digital Camera World confirms the hood is sold separately, despite ePHOTOzine describing a supplied hood
In the boxLC-67 front cap and LF-4 rear cap; hood and pouch are not included according to Nikon's launch announcementLC-67 front cap and LF-4 rear cap according to Nikon UK
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 29 August 2013; the global announcement was issued on 6 AugustNikon Japan records 24 April 2014 availability; Nikon USA's original announcement specifies May 2014

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