Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
83 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO 100mm
Laowa
41 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Budget
Professional
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 140 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 13 |
| Groups | 13 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-40★ | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/22 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony FE, L Mount, Nikon Z, Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 1.22 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:3 | 1:1 |
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)
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO 100mm
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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.