Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
83 Overall Score
vs
Leica Noctilux-M 11686 50mm
Leica
42 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Street
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Leica Noctilux-M 11686 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 140 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 6 |
| Groups | 13 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Aspherical |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-40★ | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 16★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Leica M |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Manual Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 1.00 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:3 | 1:17.7 |
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 Noctilux-M 11686 50mm
- Strong bokeh (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.155score per dollar
vs
Leica Noctilux-M 11686 50mm0.006score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 25.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
