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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRNikonAF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2013October 2015
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length18–140 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22–38f/22
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groupsTwenty elements in sixteen groups
Special elementsOne ED element and one aspherical elementTwo ED, one aspherical ED, three aspherical and one HRI element
Coatings–Nano Crystal Coat; fluorine coating on front and rear elements
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades with electromagnetic control
Angle of viewDX 76°–11°30′; Nikon gives a 27–210 mm equivalent field of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon F mount
Image circleAPS-CFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount; DX/APS-C image circleNikon F mount, FX and DX formats; Nikon Japan warns that E-type electronic diaphragm operation has restrictions with some cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.38 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.28×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual focus override; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating filter threadSilent Wave Motor with manual override; internal focusing, as Amateur Photographer describes
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.45 m from the focal plane at every zoom positionMinimum distance from focal plane 0.38 m at 35–50 mm; 0.41 m at 24, 28 and 70 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.23×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28×
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-stop CIPA VR claim, measured at maximum telephoto on an FX DSLR in Normal mode; Normal, Active and Off settings
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter67 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm88 mm
Length97 mm154.5 mm
Weight490 g1,070 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 and manual-focus rings, focus-distance window, M/A–M focus switch and VR mode switch
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming; ePHOTOzine finds sufficient resistance to prevent creep despite the lack of a zoom lockBarrel extends during zooming but not focusing, as ePHOTOzine describes
Filter detail67 mm screw-in filters; 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 assignedNikon UK calls it fully weather-sealed and Nikon Japan specifies dust/drip protection; ePHOTOzine's contrary no-weather-resistance statement is not used for the main field
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 97 mm length from the lens mount flangeApproximately 88 mm diameter × 154.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 490 gApproximately 1070 g
Lens hoodHB-32 bayonet hood sold separatelyHB-74 bayonet hood with recessed release lock
In the boxLC-67 front cap and LF-4 rear cap; hood and pouch are not included according to Nikon's launch announcementLC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-74 hood and CL-M3 semi-soft case
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 29 August 2013; the global announcement was issued on 6 AugustNikon Japan gives 22 October 2015; its 20 August notice postponed the original 27 August target to October

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