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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

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NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4NikonNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2024November 2021
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length50 mm18–140 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/3.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/16f/22–40
Optical construction10 elements in seven groups; internal focusingSeventeen elements in thirteen groups
Special elementsOne aspherical elementTwo ED and two aspherical elements
Aperture detailf/1.4–16–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 47°; DX 31°30′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 distance0.37 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.33×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingStepping-motor autofocus
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance publishedInternal 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 0.17×Maximum 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 featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ringNikon describes reduced focus shift while zooming, reduced focus breathing and quiet autofocus
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter62 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter74.5 mm73 mm
Length86.5 mm90 mm
Weight420 g315 g
ControlsSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur PhotographerZoom 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 designInternal focusing keeps lens length unchangedBarrel extends while zooming towards 140 mm, as Amateur Photographer illustrates
Filter detail62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every conditionNikon 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 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 73 × 90 mm; extension from lens mount
Weight detailApproximately 420 gApproximately 315 g
Lens hoodHB-115 includedOptional HB-101 hood
In the boxLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hoodLC-62B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear caps may differ in lens kits
Release detailNikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessorNikon USA gives November 2021 availability; Nikon Japan specifies its regional on-sale date as 26 November 2021

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