Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
83 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 300mm
Tamron
56 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Budget
Professional
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 300 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 140 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 19 |
| Groups | 13 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-40★ | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/22 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.64 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3 | 1:2 |
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)
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 300mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.