Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

Nikon
83 Overall Score
vs
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 Summicron-M 28mm

Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 Summicron-M 28mm

Leica
51 Overall Score

Scores

Budget
Nikon
92
Leica
47
Street
Nikon
79
Leica
64
Portrait
Nikon
79
Leica
69
Video Cinema
Nikon
75
Leica
61
Travel
Nikon
72
Leica
39
Landscape
Nikon
71
Leica
34
Professional
Nikon
66
Leica
52
Macro
Nikon
66
Leica
40
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
64
Leica
34

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mmLeica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 Summicron-M 28mm
Optics
Typezoomwide-angle
Focal Length Min18 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max140 mm28 mm
Elements179
Groups126
Aspherical Elements11
ED Elements1★—
CoatingSuper Integrated CoatingAspherical
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/2
Min Aperture3.5-5.6f/2
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades710★
Build
MountNikon FLeica M
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✗—
Weight0.49 kg0.28 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm46 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSilent Wave Motormanual focus only
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops4 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance450 mm400 mm★
Max Magnification0.23x★0.09x

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile

Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 Summicron-M 28mm

  • Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong build (78th percentile)
  • Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average macro (32nd percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm is $5,387 cheaper (10.7x less).

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm0.150score per dollar
vs
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 Summicron-M 28mm0.008score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm offers 18.8x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

Amazon
renewed$233
Amazon
$557
Adorama
$647
B&H Photo
$647

Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 Summicron-M 28mm

Amazon
$5,944
Adorama
$6,000

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm

Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 40mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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