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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VRNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2021October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length18–140 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22–40f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in thirteen groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and two aspherical elementsOne 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′DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon Z DX cameras; Nikon USA gives a 27–210 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of viewNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.33×0.67×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocusStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal 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 mmMinimum 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 0.33× at maximum telephotoActual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
Stabilisation detailLens-shift VR with voice-coil motors; five-stop CIPA claim on an APS-C camera in NORMAL mode at maximum telephotoNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus shift while zooming, reduced focus breathing and quiet autofocusSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter62 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter73 mm70 mm
Length90 mm72 mm
Weight315 g220 g
ControlsZoom 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 describesCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designBarrel extends while zooming towards 140 mm, as Amateur Photographer illustratesInternal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail62 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon 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 claimDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 73 × 90 mm; extension from lens mountApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 315 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodOptional HB-101 hoodOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-62B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear caps may differ in lens kitsLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon USA gives November 2021 availability; Nikon Japan specifies its regional on-sale date as 26 November 2021Nikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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