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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2013October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length18–140 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22–38f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne ED element and one aspherical elementOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detail–At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 76°–11°30′; Nikon gives a 27–210 mm equivalent field of viewDX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon F mount; DX/APS-C image circleNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.67×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual focus override; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating filter threadStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.45 m from the focal plane at every zoom positionMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.23×; not a life-size macro lensActual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
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 both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter67 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm70 mm
Length97 mm72 mm
Weight490 g220 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 confirmsCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming; ePHOTOzine finds sufficient resistance to prevent creep despite the lack of a zoom lockInternal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail67 mm screw-in filters; 0.75 mm thread pitch52 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 drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 97 mm length from the lens mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 490 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-32 bayonet hood sold separatelyOptional HN-43, 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-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 29 August 2013; the global announcement was issued on 6 AugustNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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