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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2013September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length18–140 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22–38f/16
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne ED element and one aspherical elementOne aspherical element
Aperture detail–f/1.4–16
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 76°–11°30′; Nikon gives a 27–210 mm equivalent field of viewFX 47°; DX 31°30′
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 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.17×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual focus override; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating filter threadMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.45 m from the focal plane at every zoom positionMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.23×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.17×
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 Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter67 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm74.5 mm
Length97 mm86.5 mm
Weight490 g420 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 confirmsSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming; ePHOTOzine finds sufficient resistance to prevent creep despite the lack of a zoom lockInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail67 mm screw-in filters; 0.75 mm thread pitch62 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 assignedDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 97 mm length from the lens mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 490 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-32 bayonet hood sold separatelyHB-115 included
In the boxLC-67 front cap and LF-4 rear cap; hood and pouch are not included according to Nikon's launch announcementLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 29 August 2013; the global announcement was issued on 6 AugustNikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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