Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Nikon
83 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS

Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS

Sigma
44 Overall Score

Scores

Travel
Nikon
100
Sigma
40
Landscape
Nikon
100
Sigma
33
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
92
Sigma
39
Macro
Nikon
85
Sigma
16
Budget
Nikon
83
Sigma
56
Professional
Nikon
75
Sigma
42
Street
Nikon
69
Sigma
46
Video Cinema
Nikon
67
Sigma
47
Portrait
Nikon
50
Sigma
59

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VRSigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Optics
Typezoom—
Focal Length Min18 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max140 mm300 mm
Elements17—
Groups13—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements2★—
CoatingMulti-Coated—
Aperture
Max Aperture22-40★f/3.5
Min Aperture3.5-6.3—
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades7★—
Build
MountNikon Z—
FormatAPS-C★—
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.32 kg★—
Filter Thread62 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF Typestepping motor★—
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm★—
Max Magnification1:3★—

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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)

Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS

  • Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong aperture (78th percentile)
  • Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
  • Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average optical (21st percentile)
  • Below average social proof (29th percentile)
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is $159 cheaper (1.3x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.155score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.064score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 2.4x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Newegg
$535
B&H Photo
used$595
Amazon
$610
B&H Photo
$677
Adorama
$677

Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS

Newegg
$694
Amazon
$710

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Better at:

Portrait

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