Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
83 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN56mm F1.4Z DA DSM WL Pro 56mm
Yongnuo
54 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Budget
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Yongnuo YN56mm F1.4Z DA DSM WL Pro 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 140 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 10 |
| Groups | 13 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Multilayer Nano Coating, Anti-Fouling Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-40★ | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | Digital Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 579 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3 | 1:9.09 |
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)
Yongnuo YN56mm F1.4Z DA DSM WL Pro 56mm
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.090score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN56mm F1.4Z DA DSM WL Pro 56mm0.186score per dollar
Yongnuo YN56mm F1.4Z DA DSM WL Pro 56mm offers 2.1x 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 6 of 22 specs.
