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

About \| User Agreement \| Terms & Privacy
				backup

Forum · Gallery

Home · Search · Register · Login

Home > Nikon lenses main > Nikon Zoom lenses

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

Buy from B&H Photo

Reviews	Views	Date of last review
1	14909	May 22, 2014

Recommended By	Average Price
100% of reviewers	$350.00

Build Quality Rating

Price Rating

Overall Rating

7.00

9.00

9.0

Specifications:
Name: Nikon 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor
Image Circle: APS-C
Type: Standard Zoom
Focal Length: 18 - 140mm
APS Equivalent: 27 - 210mm
Max Aperture: f/3.5 - 5.6
Min Aperture: f/22 - 38
Diaphragm Blades: 7 rounded
Lens Construction: 17 elements in 12 groups; including 1 ED glass and 1 aspherical element
Diagonal Angle of View
(Based on image circle): 76 to 11.5 degrees
Focus Details: Internal; AF-S "Silent Wave" motor with full-time manual focus override feature (M/A Switch)
Front Element Rotation: No
Zoom System: Rotary
Closest Focus: 0.45m / 1.48 ft.
Magnification Ratio: 0.23x / 1:4.3
Filter Size: 67mm
Dimensions
(Length x Diameter): 97mm x 78mm / 3.8 in. x 3.1 in.
Weight: 490g / 17.3 oz.
Notes: VR (Vibration Reduction) minimizes camera shake by offering a shutter speed equivalent to 4.0 stops faster; Optional Accessories: Bayonet Hood HB-32, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1018
Online Price: US$600

PHPhotography
Offline
Image Upload: Off

Registered: May 22, 2014
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 0

Review Date: May 22, 2014

Recommend? yes | Price paid: $350.00 | Rating: 9

Pros:	Wide zoom range, very good sharpness for a super zoom
Cons:	No distance scale, chromatic aberrations are a little high at times

I used to own the Nikon 18-200mm VR lens and it’s pretty good but very soft at anything less than f9 from 100mm upwards. I bought this lens, cheaply, as part of a kit when I upgraded my camera and I’ve done a few tests on it. The 18-140mm at 140mm is amazingly sharp wide open, way better than the 18-200mm was. The VR works as well as it did on the 18-200mm. Even the bokeh is reasonable although still quite busy compared to a decent fast prime.

The only thing I really miss is the distance scale. So a definite step up from the 18-200mm. If you’re interested have a look at my review where I compare the 18-200mm VR, the 18-140mm VR and the Sigma 150mm f2.8 macro lens http://www.philharbordphotography.co.uk/nikon_18-140.html

May 22, 2014