Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
83 Overall Score
vs
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 17mm
Mitakon Zhongyi
43 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 | Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 17mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | ultra-wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 140 mm | 17 mm |
| Elements | 17 | — |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-40★ | f/0.95 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 8★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:3★ | 0.07x |
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)
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 17mm
- Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.155score per dollar
vs
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 17mm0.094score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 1.6x 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 11 of 22 specs.
