Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 18mm
The 7.8x optical zoom range from 18mm to 140mm provides a versatile all-in-one solution for DX-format shooters, while the Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet autofocus. Its Super Integrated Coating and one ED element effectively suppress flare and chromatic aberration, delivering clear contrast across the frame. This lens is best for casual photographers and travelers who prioritize a lightweight, single-lens setup for everything from wide-angle scenes to portrait-length compression.
Focal length 18-140mm
Aperture 22-38
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
af type SWM
lens type zoom
43 Overall Score
Price R$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong optical (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 140 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22-38 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | SWM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 18mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-140mm | 28-300mm | 16-300mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | 22-38 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 590 | 615 | 306 | 326 | 495 |
| AF Type | SWM | VXD linear motor | HLA | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | 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 18mm | 53.8 | 13.9 | 50.5 | 34.5 | 83.5 | 21.6 | 96.1 | 20.7 | 92.2 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 82.5 | 62.3 | 83.2 | 96.3 | 70.5 | 97.9 | 50.7 | 79.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.8 | 88.4 | 60.8 | 85.3 | 99.1 | 81.8 | 99.7 | 80.5 | 99.2 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.8 | 85.7 | 83.3 | 48.1 | 86 | 87.6 | 80.3 | 86 | 96.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 80.2 | 70.4 | 36.8 | 77.6 | 81.8 | 95.8 | 90.6 | 79.3 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 84.5 | 85.7 | 69.8 | 40.8 | 83.5 | 87.6 | 76.9 | 53.6 | 98.4 |
Usage Scores
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