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

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

Nikon
82 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox EVO AF 26mm F2.8 EVO 26mm

Viltrox EVO AF 26mm F2.8 EVO 26mm

Viltrox
68 Overall Score

Scores

Travel
Nikon
96
Viltrox
78
Landscape
Nikon
96
Viltrox
68
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
86
Viltrox
68
Budget
Nikon
85
Viltrox
67
Macro
Nikon
84
Viltrox
58
Street
Nikon
67
Viltrox
72
Professional
Nikon
71
Viltrox
71
Video Cinema
Nikon
66
Viltrox
70
Portrait
Nikon
50
Viltrox
55

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VRViltrox EVO AF 26mm F2.8 EVO 26mm
Optics
Typezoomwide-angle
Focal Length Min18 mm26 mm
Focal Length Max140 mm26 mm
Elements178
Groups136
Aspherical Elements22
ED Elements2★1
CoatingMulti-Coatedwater-repellent front coating
Aperture
Max Aperture22-40★f/16
Min Aperture3.5-6.3f/2.8
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades77
Build
MountNikon ZSony E
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.32 kg0.13 kg★
Filter Thread62 mm43 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typestepping motorSTM★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm200 mm
Max Magnification1:3★0.2x

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)

Viltrox EVO AF 26mm F2.8 EVO 26mm

  • Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Viltrox EVO AF 26mm F2.8 EVO 26mm is $236 cheaper (1.8x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.153score per dollar
vs
Viltrox EVO AF 26mm F2.8 EVO 26mm0.227score per dollar

Viltrox EVO AF 26mm F2.8 EVO 26mm offers 1.5x better value for money

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

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

Viltrox EVO AF 26mm F2.8 EVO 26mm

Amazon
$299

Verdict

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

Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetTravelLandscapeWildlife Sports

Viltrox EVO AF 26mm F2.8 EVO 26mm Better at:

StreetPortraitVideo Cinema

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