Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

Nikon
85 Overall Score
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Raynox DCR-250 250mm

Raynox DCR-250 250mm

Raynox
60 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

82 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews

The Nikon 18-140mm lens is widely praised for its versatility, sharpness, and convenience as an all-in-one solution for everyday photography. Users appreciate its performance on various Nikon DX cameras, though some note it is a bit heavy and one refurbished unit arrived in poor condition. Overall, it delivers great value for both beginners and enthusiasts.

Pros
  • Versatile all-in-one zoom range
  • Sharp and crisp image quality
  • Great for portraits, landscapes, and sports
  • Convenient for everyday carry
  • Good value for refurbished units
Cons
  • Slightly heavy for some users
  • Refurbished unit arrived dirty and dented
  • Not VR II version (only VR)
  • Filter size mismatch in some bundles
👍 Versatility 6
👍 Image quality 5
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Compatibility 5
👎 Weight 2
👎 Refurbished condition 2

Raynox DCR-250 250mm

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Scores

Budget
Nikon
92
Raynox
53
Portrait
Nikon
85
Raynox
59
Street
Nikon
78
Raynox
60
Video Cinema
Nikon
76
Raynox
47
Travel
Nikon
72
Raynox
45
Landscape
Nikon
71
Raynox
31
Macro
Nikon
66
Raynox
70
Professional
Nikon
68
Raynox
45
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
64
Raynox
41

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mmRaynox DCR-250 250mm
Optics
Typezoommacro
Focal Length Min18 mm250 mm
Focal Length Max140 mm250 mm
Elements17—
Groups12—
Aspherical Elements1★—
ED Elements1★—
CoatingSuper Integrated Coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5—
Min Aperture3.5-5.6—
Constant✗—
Diaphragm Blades7★—
Build
MountNikon FCanon EF, Canon EF,Nikon F(DX),Sony Alpha
FormatAPS-C★—
Weather Sealed✗—
Weight0.49 kg0.06 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSilent Wave Motorautofocus
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops4 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance450 mm52 mm★
Max Magnification0.23x★—

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Raynox DCR-250 250mm

  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong aperture (69th percentile)
  • Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

Raynox DCR-250 250mm

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

Scores 85 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Raynox DCR-250 250mm Better at:

Macro

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