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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2013March 2026
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length18–140 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22–38f/22
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groups18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne ED element and one aspherical elementOne ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR element
Coatings–Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating
Aperture detail–f/2.8–22 throughout zoom range
DiaphragmSeven rounded blades11 blades with rounded aperture
Angle of viewDX 76°–11°30′; Nikon gives a 27–210 mm equivalent field of viewFX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°
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
Teleconverter support–Compatible with Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× and TC-2.0×
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.38 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.3×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual focus override; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating filter threadSilky Swift VCM multi-focusing drive
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.45 m from the focal plane at every zoom positionDistances from focal plane; 0.38 m at 70/85 mm, 0.5 m at 105 mm, 0.6 m at 135 mm and 0.8 m at 200 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.23×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 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 modeMaker six-stop claim under CIPA2024 yaw/pitch/roll testing with Z6III, Synchro VR enabled, at telephoto end in Normal mode; support depends on camera
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm90 mm
Length97 mm208 mm
Weight490 g998 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 confirmsAF/manual switch, programmable function controls and focus limiter FULL (infinity–0.38 m) or LIMIT (infinity–5 m); control-ring clicking requires compatible camera/firmware
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming; ePHOTOzine finds sufficient resistance to prevent creep despite the lack of a zoom lockInternal zoom maintains barrel length and balance
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 resistance is not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 97 mm length from the lens mount flangeApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 490 gApproximately 998 g without tripod collar ring or 1180 g with it
Tripod mount–Removable collar with Arca-Swiss screw-clamp foot; maker advises against lever clamps. Protective collar cover included.
Lens hoodHB-32 bayonet hood sold separatelyHB-119 with filter-adjustment window
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-119 hood and CL-C3 lens case; removable tripod collar and protective cover
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 29 August 2013; the global announcement was issued on 6 AugustUS maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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