Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–6.3G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–6.3G ED VR compared with NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

	NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–6.3G ED VR	NikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Overview
Released
Released	April 2014	April 2025
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	18–300 mm	28–135 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/3.5–6.3	f/4
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22–40	f/22
Optical construction
Optical construction	16 elements in 12 groups	18 elements in 13 groups
Special elements
Special elements	Three ED glass elements and three aspherical elements	Three ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	–	Meso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	f/3.5 maximum and f/22 minimum at 18 mm; f/6.3 maximum and f/40 minimum at 300 mm	–
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	Nine rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	DX 76°–5°20′; angle of view equivalent to 27–450 mm on FX	FX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon Z mount
Image circle
Image circle	APS-C	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon F-mount G-type CPU lens designed for DX	–
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.48 m	0.34 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.29×	0.25×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	Yes	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Internal focusing with an ultrasonic motor and manual focusing available; Nikon USA identifies Silent Wave Motor	Stepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum 0.48 m from the focal plane throughout the zoom range	Minimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mm
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Nikon Japan specifies maximum 0.29×; Digital Camera World's table gives 0.32×. The maker figure is retained	Maximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	Four stops under CIPA conditions measured at maximum telephoto on an APS-C/DX DSLR; Normal mode, with no tripod VR	No optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
Video features
Video features	–	Focus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmware
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	95 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	78.5 mm	105 mm
Length
Length	99 mm	177.5 mm
Weight
Weight	550 g (better)	1,210 g
Controls
Controls	Focus and zoom rings; ePHOTOzine identifies a lock at 18 mm and manual focus override. Digital Camera World notes no distance scale	Zoom rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ring
Zoom design
Zoom design	Rotating zoom ring with markings at 18, 35, 70, 105, 200 and 300 mm	Internal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
Filter detail
Filter detail	67 mm screw-in filters; ePHOTOzine reports a non-rotating thread during focusing	95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Both reviews identify a rubber gasket at the metal mount; no general maker protection rating is assigned	Maker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 78.5 mm maximum diameter × 99 mm from the mount	Approximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	–	Approximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
Tripod mount
Tripod mount	–	Tripod collar with removable foot
Lens hood
Lens hood	Not included in Nikon UK's accessory list; Digital Camera World confirms the hood is sold separately, despite ePHOTOzine describing a supplied hood	–
In the box
In the box	LC-67 front cap and LF-4 rear cap according to Nikon UK	LC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Japan records 24 April 2014 availability; Nikon USA's original announcement specifies May 2014	Nikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date