Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 18-140mm
Its 7.8x zoom range, covering a 27-210mm equivalent field of view, provides exceptional versatility in a single lens, complemented by 4-stop Vibration Reduction for sharper handheld shots. The Silent Wave Motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus, while the Super Integrated Coating and ED glass element work to suppress flare and chromatic aberrations. This lens is best for DX-format DSLR users seeking an all-in-one travel and walkaround solution who prioritize focal length flexibility over a wide maximum aperture.
Focal length 18-140mm
Aperture f/5.6
Mount F-Mount
stabilization Yes
Weight 1483 g
af type Silent Wave Motor
lens type zoom
52 Overall Score
Price $315
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile) 93rd
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average build (13th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 140 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | F-Mount |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 451 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 18-140mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M | Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-140mm | 17-70mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 12-35mm | 13-33mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | F-Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 1483 | 544 | 450 | 320 | 318 | 132 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | RXD | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | STM stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | standard-zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 18-140mm | 53.7 | 54.5 | 12.9 | 60.2 | 55.6 | 54.7 | 96.1 | 10.6 | 93.4 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 89.3 | 85 | 83.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 68 | 62.6 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 93.1 | 67.7 | 83.4 |
| Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M Compare | 87.4 | 82.3 | 84.8 | 56.8 | 92.9 | 84.6 | 80 | 34.8 | 83.4 |
| Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 93 | 48.1 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 77.5 | 3.3 | 93.4 |
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