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 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm

Canon
74 Overall Score

Scores

Travel
Nikon
100
Canon
62
Landscape
Nikon
100
Canon
62
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
92
Canon
61
Macro
Nikon
85
Canon
86
Budget
Nikon
83
Canon
67
Professional
Nikon
75
Canon
62
Street
Nikon
69
Canon
60
Video Cinema
Nikon
67
Canon
66
Portrait
Nikon
50
Canon
47

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VRCanon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm
Optics
Typezoommacro
Focal Length Min18 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max140 mm35 mm
Elements1711
Groups139
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★—
CoatingMulti-CoatedSuper Spectra Coating
Aperture
Max Aperture22-40★f/22
Min Aperture3.5-6.3f/1.8
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades79★
Build
MountNikon ZCanon RF
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.32 kg0.30 kg★
Filter Thread62 mm52 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typestepping motorSTM★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5 stops5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm170 mm★
Max Magnification1:31:2

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 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm

  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm is CA$382 cheaper (1.7x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.090score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm0.136score per dollar

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm offers 1.5x better value for money

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

B&H Photo
CA$922

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM 35mm

Amazon.ca
CA$540
Bestbuy.ca
CA$700

Verdict

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

Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

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

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalWildlife Sports

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