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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2013April 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length18–140 mm28–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/4
Minimum aperturef/22–38f/22
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groups18 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsOne ED element and one aspherical elementThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
Coatings–Meso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 76°–11°30′; Nikon gives a 27–210 mm equivalent field of viewFX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleAPS-CFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount; DX/APS-C image circle–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.34 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.25×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual focus override; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating filter threadStepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.45 m from the focal plane at every zoom positionMinimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.23×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 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 optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Focus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmware
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter67 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm105 mm
Length97 mm177.5 mm
Weight490 g1,210 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 rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ring
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming; ePHOTOzine finds sufficient resistance to prevent creep despite the lack of a zoom lockInternal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
Filter detail67 mm screw-in filters; 0.75 mm thread pitch95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
Weather resistanceBoth reviews identify a rubber mount gasket without a claim of full weather sealing. No general protection rating is assignedMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 97 mm length from the lens mount flangeApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 490 gApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
Tripod mount–Tripod collar with removable foot
Lens hoodHB-32 bayonet hood sold separately–
In the boxLC-67 front cap and LF-4 rear cap; hood and pouch are not included according to Nikon's launch announcementLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 29 August 2013; the global announcement was issued on 6 AugustNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date

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