Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
82 Overall Score
vs
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm
Meike
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
No customer feedback yet
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
This manual lens is a fantastic budget option for Fuji X and Canon M mount users, praised for its solid metal build and sharpness at a very low price. Reviewers love the fun shooting experience and bokeh, though some note the optics are not top-tier and require practice. It's widely recommended as a great starter lens for hobbyists.
Pros
- Solid metal build quality
- Very affordable price
- Sharp images wide open
- Fun shooting experience
- Good bokeh
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Optics not top-tier
- Requires practice to use
- Not compatible with many Canon DSLRs
Build quality 5
Value for money 6
Image quality 5
Manual focus 4
Compatibility 6
Fun factor 3
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Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 140 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 8 |
| Groups | 13 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Multi-Layer Nano Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-40★ | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3★ | — |
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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.001score per dollar
vs
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm0.002score per dollar
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.
