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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

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NikonNIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VRNikonNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2019November 2021
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length16–50 mm18–140 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/3.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22–40f/22–40
Optical constructionNine elements in seven groupsSeventeen elements in thirteen groups
Special elementsOne ED and four aspherical elementsTwo ED and two aspherical elements
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 83°–31°30′DX 76°–11°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon Z DX format; 24–75 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view, as Photography Blog describesNikon Z DX cameras; Nikon USA gives a 27–210 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.33×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocus, as Photography Blog describesStepping-motor autofocus
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum distances from focal plane 0.25 m at 16 mm, 0.2 m at 24 mm, 0.23 m at 35 mm and 0.3 m at 50 mmInternal 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 0.2×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.33× at maximum telephoto
Stabilisation detailLens-shift VR with voice-coil motors; Nikon's 4.5-stop CIPA claim measured on an APS-C camera at maximum telephotoLens-shift VR with voice-coil motors; five-stop CIPA claim on an APS-C camera in NORMAL mode at maximum telephoto
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and fast, quiet focusingNikon describes reduced focus shift while zooming, reduced focus breathing and quiet autofocus
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNoYes
Filter diameter46 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm73 mm
Length32 mm90 mm
Weight135 g315 g
ControlsZoom ring and programmable focus/control ring; manual focus, aperture and exposure-compensation assignments described by Nikon. Digital Camera World also identifies ISO assignmentZoom 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 designButton-free retractable design; rotate the zoom ring to extend before shooting. Locks when retractedBarrel extends while zooming towards 140 mm, as Amateur Photographer illustrates
Filter detail46 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistancePhotography Blog reports no dust or moisture sealing and a plastic mount; Nikon UK's page does not claim weather protectionNikon 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 70 mm maximum diameter × 32 mm from mount flange when retracted; shooting length is greaterApproximately 73 × 90 mm; extension from lens mount
Weight detailApproximately 135 gApproximately 315 g
Lens hood–Optional HB-101 hood
In the boxLC-46B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; Photography Blog reports no supplied hood or caseLC-62B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear caps may differ in lens kits
Release detailNikon USA announced November 2019 availability with Z50 lens kits. The black and later silver finishes are grouped as configurations of the same optical modelNikon USA gives November 2021 availability; Nikon Japan specifies its regional on-sale date as 26 November 2021

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