Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Nikon
83 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
89 Overall Score

Scores

Travel
Nikon
100
Canon
82
Landscape
Nikon
100
Canon
83
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
92
Canon
79
Macro
Nikon
85
Canon
91
Budget
Nikon
83
Canon
80
Video Cinema
Nikon
67
Canon
83
Professional
Nikon
75
Canon
82
Street
Nikon
69
Canon
68
Portrait
Nikon
50
Canon
53

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VRCanon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min18 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max140 mm70 mm
Elements1715
Groups1312
Aspherical Elements22
ED Elements22
CoatingMulti-CoatedSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)
Aperture
Max Aperture22-40★f/22
Min Aperture3.5-6.3f/2.8
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades79★
Build
MountNikon ZCanon RF
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.32 kg★0.49 kg
Filter Thread62 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typestepping motorSTM★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5 stops5.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm★239 mm
Max Magnification1:31:4.2

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is CA$477 cheaper (1.5x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.090score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.063score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 1.4x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

B&H Photo
CA$922

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Amazon.ca
CA$1,399
Bestbuy.ca
CA$1,599

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Better at:

BudgetTravelLandscapeWildlife Sports

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Better at:

MacroPortraitProfessionalVideo Cinema

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