Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
83 Overall Score
vs
ARRI APO Mini Prime Du 21mm
ARRI
36 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Budget
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | ARRI APO Mini Prime Du 21mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 21 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 140 mm | 110 mm |
| Elements | 17 | — |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-40★ | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | ARRI PL |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.55 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 381 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3★ | — |
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)
ARRI APO Mini Prime Du 21mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (35th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.090score per dollar
vs
ARRI APO Mini Prime Du 21mm0.006score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 15.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.
