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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2013November 2021
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length18–140 mm18–140 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/3.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22–38f/22–40
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groupsSeventeen elements in thirteen groups
Special elementsOne ED element and one aspherical elementTwo ED and two aspherical elements
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 76°–11°30′; Nikon gives a 27–210 mm equivalent field of viewDX 76°–11°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon F mount; DX/APS-C image circleNikon Z DX cameras; Nikon USA gives a 27–210 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.33×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual focus override; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating filter threadStepping-motor autofocus
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.45 m from the focal plane at every zoom positionInternal focusing; minimum distances from focal plane 0.2 m at 18 mm, 0.22 m at 24 mm, 0.25 m at 35 mm, 0.3 m at 50 mm, 0.36 m at 70 mm and 0.4 m at 100–140 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.23×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum reproduction ratio 0.33× at maximum telephoto
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 modeLens-shift VR with voice-coil motors; five-stop CIPA claim on an APS-C camera in NORMAL mode at maximum telephoto
Video features–Nikon describes reduced focus shift while zooming, reduced focus breathing and quiet autofocus
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter67 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm73 mm
Length97 mm90 mm
Weight490 g315 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 ring and programmable focus/control ring with ISO, aperture and exposure-compensation assignments. Focus mode and VR are selected on the camera; no lens switches, function buttons or display, as Amateur Photographer describes
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming; ePHOTOzine finds sufficient resistance to prevent creep despite the lack of a zoom lockBarrel extends while zooming towards 140 mm, as Amateur Photographer illustrates
Filter detail67 mm screw-in filters; 0.75 mm thread pitch62 mm screw-on 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 assignedNikon describes dust and drip protection but does not guarantee it in all conditions. Both reviews report a plastic mount without a sealing gasket; this does not replace Nikon's qualified protection claim
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 97 mm length from the lens mount flangeApproximately 73 × 90 mm; extension from lens mount
Weight detailApproximately 490 gApproximately 315 g
Lens hoodHB-32 bayonet hood sold separatelyOptional HB-101 hood
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 and LF-N1 rear cap; rear caps may differ in lens kits
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 29 August 2013; the global announcement was issued on 6 AugustNikon USA gives November 2021 availability; Nikon Japan specifies its regional on-sale date as 26 November 2021

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