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AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
- 18-140mm
- f/3.5
- Superzoom
- Stabilized
- 490 g
- Min focus 0.45 m
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Quick answer
A 2013 DX all-in-one zoom spanning 27-210mm equivalent, with VR and ED glass. It reaches further than the 18-105mm.
Pros
- Useful 7.8x range
- VR
- Reasonable size
- Close focus of 0.45m
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Softer at the long end
- Plastic build
Verdict
A single lens for DX travel with more reach than the 18-105mm.
About this lens
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is an APS-C superzoom lens covering 18-140mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. A walk-around zoom for Nikon DX cameras with Vibration Reduction, covering wide-angle to telephoto.
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 18-140mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Superzoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.23x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 490 g
- Length
- 97 mm
- Diameter
- 78 mm
Specification source: imaging.nikon.com
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR?
- Travel on DX
- Everyday shooting
- Family events
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–210mm | 9.8–67.4° | 11.8–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent range of the Nikon 18-140mm on DX?
About 27-210mm in 35mm terms, from wide-angle to short telephoto.
Does the Nikon 18-140mm have VR?
Yes. Vibration Reduction helps at the long end in lower light.
How does the 18-140mm compare with the 18-105mm?
It reaches further but weighs more, at 490g against 420g.
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