Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
A lightweight 315g all-in-one zoom with a 7.8x range (27-210mm equivalent), 5-stop VR, and weather sealing makes this a practical walkaround lens for Nikon Z DX cameras. It earns high scores in landscape (91.6) and budget categories, pairing versatile reach with solid dust/moisture resistance for outdoor use. Best for travel photographers or casual shooters wanting a single lens for landscapes, portraits, and distant subjects without swapping glass.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 2026100/100
Buyers praised this lens as a great travel upgrade for the Zfc, noting its useful range and lightweight plastic build.
- Excellent travel lens with great range, replacing the 16-50mm.
- Lightweight plastic construction, but performs well.
- Q3 2025100/100
Buyers praise this lens as a sharp, compact travel companion that pairs well with the Z50II, covering most needs except wildlife.
- Excellent for travel photography, sharp, and compact.
- Pairs well with Z50II and other lenses for versatile coverage.
- Starts at 18mm; some wish for 16mm but accept the trade-off.
- Outperforms older DSLR lenses, making upgrade worthwhile.
- Q1 2024100/100
Buyers praise this lens as a versatile, high-quality travel companion that stays on their camera most of the time.
- Versatile zoom range ideal for travel and casual use.
- Sharp photos with excellent color and image stabilization.
- Hood sold separately, which some find disappointing.
- Great value, especially when bought refurbished.
- Q4 2023100/100
Buyers praise this lens as lightweight, versatile, and high-quality for travel and everyday use, with specific praise for infrared photography and smooth zoom.
- Lightweight and compact, ideal for travel and daily carry.
- Versatile zoom range covering most needed focal lengths.
- Excellent for infrared photography without distortion spots.
- Smooth zoom operation described as 'like butter'.
- Q3 202396/100
Buyers praise the 18-140mm as a sharp, versatile travel lens that eliminates lens swapping. Two note the missing lens hood as a minor drawback.
- Sharp image quality across the zoom range, often sharper than kit lenses.
- Compact and lightweight, ideal for travel and hiking with a Z30 or Z50.
- Versatile 7.8x zoom covers wide to telephoto, reducing need to swap lenses.
- Lens hood not included; two reviewers deduct a star or note it as a complaint.
- Q1 202292/100
Buyers praise the lens as a lightweight, versatile walk-around zoom that eliminates lens changes. A few note the missing lens hood and wish for a faster aperture.
- Excellent all-in-one travel and walk-around lens
- Lightweight and compact, balances well on Z50/Zfc
- Sharp optics, fast and quiet autofocus
- Lens hood not included and unavailable at launch
Based on 42 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 140 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22-40 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | 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 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-140mm | 17-70mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | 22-40 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 315 | 544 | 450 | 320 | 420 | 495 |
| AF Type | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM | 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 Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | 87.4 | 13.8 | 85.3 | 83.7 | 90 | 21 | 96.1 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| 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 | 85.1 | 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 | 62.7 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 93.1 | 67.8 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.4 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.1 | 92.4 | 55.7 | 93.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24.1 | 72.6 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 76.9 | 89.3 | 98.6 |
