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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length18–140 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/22–38f/16
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groups17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne ED element and one aspherical elementThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
Coatings–Meso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detail–f/1.2–16
DiaphragmSeven rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 76°–11°30′; Nikon gives a 27–210 mm equivalent field of viewFX 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleAPS-CFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount; DX/APS-C image circleNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.2×
Optical stabilisationYes–
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual focus override; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating filter threadMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.45 m from the focal plane at every zoom positionMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.23×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.2×
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
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 mode–
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter67 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm90 mm
Length97 mm150 mm
Weight490 g1,060 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 confirmsTwo customisable L-Fn buttons for horizontal or vertical shooting, customisable control ring and manual focus ring; AF/manual switch, as confirmed by both reviews
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming; ePHOTOzine finds sufficient resistance to prevent creep despite the lack of a zoom lock–
Filter detail67 mm screw-in filters; 0.75 mm thread pitch82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceBoth reviews identify a rubber mount gasket without a claim of full weather sealing. No general protection rating is assignedSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 97 mm length from the lens mount flangeApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 490 gApproximately 1060 g
Lens hoodHB-32 bayonet hood sold separatelyHB-110 included
In the boxLC-67 front cap and LF-4 rear cap; hood and pouch are not included according to Nikon's launch announcementLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 29 August 2013; the global announcement was issued on 6 AugustNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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