Nikon NIKKOR 2213 18-140mm
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR 2213 18-140mm
The Nikon 18-140mm lens is widely praised for its versatility, sharpness, and convenience as an all-in-one solution for everyday photography. Users appreciate its performance on various Nikon DX cameras, though some note it is a bit heavy and one refurbished unit arrived in poor condition. Overall, it delivers great value for both beginners and enthusiasts.
Pros
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Sharp and crisp image quality
- Great for portraits, landscapes, and sports
- Convenient for everyday carry
- Good value for refurbished units
Cons
- Slightly heavy for some users
- Refurbished unit arrived dirty and dented
- Not VR II version (only VR)
- Filter size mismatch in some bundles
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
The Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lens is widely praised as a versatile, sharp all-around zoom for full-frame E-mount cameras, ideal for travel and everyday use. Users love the focal range, image quality, and stabilization, though some note it's heavy and pricey for an f/4 lens. A few report focus issues or a squeaky zoom ring, but overall it's considered a top choice for a do-it-all lens.
Pros
- Versatile focal range
- Sharp image quality
- Effective OSS stabilization
- Great for travel
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Expensive for f/4
- Intermittent focus issues
- Squeaky zoom ring
- No sunstars
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2213 18-140mm | Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 140 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Nano AR and Fluorine Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 380 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 0.31x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 2213 18-140mm
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2213 18-140mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
