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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2026
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length18–140 mm24–105 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/4–7.1
Minimum aperturef/22–38f/22–40
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groups12 elements in 10 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne ED element and one aspherical elementOne ED and two aspherical elements
Aperture detail–f/4–22 at 24 mm and f/7.1–40 at 105 mm; displayed minimum aperture may vary with camera exposure increments
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 76°–11°30′; Nikon gives a 27–210 mm equivalent field of viewFX 84°–23°10′; DX 61°–15°20′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleAPS-CFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount; DX/APS-C image circleNative Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.5×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual focus override; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating filter threadStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.45 m from the focal plane at every zoom positionDistances from focal plane; 0.2 m at 24/50 mm and 0.28 m at 105 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.23×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.5× at 70–105 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
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 modeNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; stabilisation depends on the camera body
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm73.5 mm
Length97 mm106.5 mm
Weight490 g350 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 confirmsCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; AF/manual selection in camera menu
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming; ePHOTOzine finds sufficient resistance to prevent creep despite the lack of a zoom lockBarrel extends when zooming; focal-length markings 24, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 105 mm
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 assignedDesigned for dust and drip resistance, which is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 97 mm length from the lens mount flangeApproximately 73.5 mm maximum diameter × 106.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 490 gApproximately 350 g
Lens hoodHB-32 bayonet hood sold separatelyOptional HB-93B; not included, as confirmed by both reviews
In the boxLC-67 front cap and LF-4 rear cap; hood and pouch are not included according to Nikon's launch announcementLC-67B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear cap may differ in camera kits
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 29 August 2013; the global announcement was issued on 6 AugustUS maker states mid-January 2026; earliest exact retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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