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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRNikonAF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2013September 2010
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length18–140 mm24–120 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/4
Minimum aperturef/22–38f/22
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groups17 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsOne ED element and one aspherical elementTwo ED glass elements and three aspherical elements
Coatings–Nano Crystal Coat; Digital Camera World also identifies Super Integrated Coating
Aperture detail–Constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range; G-type mechanical diaphragm control
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 76°–11°30′; Nikon gives a 27–210 mm equivalent field of viewFX and 35 mm film 84°–20°20′; DX 61°–13°20′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon F mount
Image circleAPS-CFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount; DX/APS-C image circleNikon F mount with full-frame/FX coverage; also usable on DX
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.45 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.24×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual focus override; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating filter threadNikon internal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; manual focus possible
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.45 m from the focal plane at every zoom positionMinimum 0.45 m throughout the zoom range, measured from the focal plane
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.23×; not a life-size macro lensNikon UK specifies 0.24×; the current Japanese table specifies 0.23×. The UK value 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 modeNikon Japan specifies 3.5 stops under CIPA testing in Normal mode, on a full-frame/FX DSLR at maximum telephoto; Normal and Active modes. No tripod vibration reduction
Video features–Digital Camera World finds autofocus unsuitable for smooth video focus transitions
Design
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm84 mm
Length97 mm103.5 mm
Weight490 g710 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 confirmsZoom ring, focus ring, distance scale and M/A–M focus switch; no aperture ring
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming; ePHOTOzine finds sufficient resistance to prevent creep despite the lack of a zoom lockRotating zoom ring with focal-length markings at 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 120 mm
Filter detail67 mm screw-in filters; 0.75 mm thread pitch77 mm screw-in filters; Nikon Japan specifies 0.75 mm thread pitch
Weather resistanceBoth reviews identify a rubber mount gasket without a claim of full weather sealing. No general protection rating is assignedCamera Labs identifies a rubber seal at the mount and Digital Camera World describes weather seals; broader protection is not specified in the maker tables, so no general rating is assigned
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 97 mm length from the lens mount flangeApproximately 84 mm diameter × 103.5 mm length from the lens mount
Weight detailApproximately 490 gApproximately 710 g
Lens hoodHB-32 bayonet hood sold separatelyHB-53 bayonet hood included
In the boxLC-67 front cap and LF-4 rear cap; hood and pouch are not included according to Nikon's launch announcementLC-77 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-53 hood and CL-1218 flexible pouch
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 29 August 2013; the global announcement was issued on 6 AugustNikon Japan records first sale on 22 September 2010

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