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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 SNikonNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2021November 2021
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–120 mm18–140 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/3.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–40
Optical construction16 elements in 13 groups; internal focusingSeventeen elements in thirteen groups
Special elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsTwo ED and two aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal and ARNEO coatings; fluorine-coated front element–
Aperture detailConstant f/4 maximum aperture; minimum f/22–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–20°20′; DX 61°–13°20′DX 76°–11°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX camerasNikon Z DX cameras; Nikon USA gives a 27–210 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.35 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.39×0.33×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with two synchronised stepping motors; automatic and manual focusingStepping-motor autofocus
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.35 m from the focal plane at all zoom positionsInternal 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 0.39× at 120 mm, according to Nikon's Canadian announcementMaximum reproduction ratio 0.33× at maximum telephoto
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the bodyLens-shift VR with voice-coil motors; five-stop CIPA claim on an APS-C camera in NORMAL mode at maximum telephoto
Video featuresClickless control ring, quiet focusing and reduced focus shift and breathingNikon describes reduced focus shift while zooming, reduced focus breathing and quiet autofocus
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm73 mm
Length118 mm90 mm
Weight630 g315 g
ControlsZoom, manual focus and customisable control rings; L-Fn button and AF/manual switchZoom 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 designExtending zoom barrel with internal focusingBarrel extends while zooming towards 140 mm, as Amateur Photographer illustrates
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust and drip resistance, not guaranteed in all situations; fluorine front coating repels dirtNikon 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 84 mm maximum diameter × 118 mm from mount flangeApproximately 73 × 90 mm; extension from lens mount
Weight detailApproximately 630 gApproximately 315 g
Lens hoodHB-102 includedOptional HB-101 hood
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-102 hood and CL-C2 case; Nikon notes that lens kits may include a different rear capLC-62B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear caps may differ in lens kits
Release detailNikon Australia states mid-December 2021 availability, while Nikon Canada only states within 2021. Nikon Japan's product page dates its local sale to 28 January 2022. December 2021 retained as sourced earlier retail month; exact first global day and UK day unconfirmedNikon USA gives November 2021 availability; Nikon Japan specifies its regional on-sale date as 26 November 2021

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