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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR vs 28-135mm F4 PZ

Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 895 g lighter (315 g vs 1210 g)
  • You want a wider view: 18mm vs 28mm at the wide end
  • You need more reach: 140mm vs 135mm at the long end
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 28-135mm F4 PZ does not

Pick the 28-135mm F4 PZ if

  • You shoot full frame: the DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR is made for APS-C
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2021

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR and the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm F4 PZ
DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR 28-135mm F4 PZ
Type
Superzoom
Zoom
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Focal length
18-140mm
28-135mm
Max aperture
f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster
f/4
Weight
315 g lighter
1210 g
Length
90 mm shorter
177.5 mm
Diameter
73 mm slimmer
105 mm
Filter thread
62 mm
95 mm
Min focus distance
0.2 m closer
0.34 m
Max magnification
0.33× larger
0.25×
Optical design
17 elements / 13 groups
18 elements / 13 groups
Image stabilization
Yes stabilized
No
Released
2021
2025
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Brand
Nikon both
Mount
Nikon Z both

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