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

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2013September 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length18–140 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22–38f/22
Macro lens–No
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groups14 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsOne ED element and one aspherical elementTwo ED and three aspherical elements
Coatings–Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element
DiaphragmSeven rounded blades11 rounded blades
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 Z
Image circleAPS-CFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount; DX/APS-C image circleNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.24 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.32×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual focus override; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating filter threadMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.45 m from the focal plane at every zoom positionMinimum focus from focal plane 0.24 m at 24/28 mm, 0.27 m at 35 mm, 0.30 m at 50 mm and 0.33 m at 70 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.23×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm
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 in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera body
Video features–Focus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbals
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm84 mm
Length97 mm142 mm
Weight490 g675 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 confirmsClick on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom range
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming; ePHOTOzine finds sufficient resistance to prevent creep despite the lack of a zoom lockInternal zoom maintains the lens length
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 assignedDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 97 mm length from the lens mount flangeApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens end
Weight detailApproximately 490 gMaker approximately 675 g
Lens hoodHB-32 bayonet hood sold separatelyHB-117 with window for rotating filters
In the boxLC-67 front cap and LF-4 rear cap; hood and pouch are not included according to Nikon's launch announcementLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 29 August 2013; the global announcement was issued on 6 AugustAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail day

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