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
Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm

Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm

Leica
73 Overall Score

Scores

Travel
Nikon
100
Leica
58
Landscape
Nikon
100
Leica
67
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
92
Leica
64
Macro
Nikon
85
Leica
72
Budget
Nikon
83
Leica
64
Portrait
Nikon
50
Leica
77
Professional
Nikon
75
Leica
70
Street
Nikon
69
Leica
63
Video Cinema
Nikon
67
Leica
63

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VRLeica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min18 mm24 mm
Focal Length Max140 mm90 mm
Elements1718
Groups1315
Aspherical Elements2★1
ED Elements2★—
CoatingMulti-CoatedAquaDura hydrophobic coating
Aperture
Max Aperture22-40★f/2.8
Min Aperture3.5-6.32.8-4
Constant✗✗
Diaphragm Blades7★—
Build
MountNikon ZL-Mount
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.32 kg★1.14 kg
Filter Thread62 mm82 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typestepping motor★Auto Focus
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm★300 mm
Max Magnification1:3★—

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)

Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm

  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average build (28th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is $5,775 cheaper (11.8x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.155score per dollar
vs
Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm0.012score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 12.9x better value for money

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

Newegg
$535
B&H Photo
used$595
Amazon
$610
B&H Photo
$677
Adorama
$677

Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm

Adorama
$6,310

Verdict

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

Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm Better at:

Portrait

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