Nikkor DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR Lens - Video

[Martin Vronsky]

Press release:

THE NIKKOR Z DX 18-140MM F/3.5-6.3 VR IS A HIGH-POWER DX-FORMAT ZOOM LENS FOR Z SERIES MIRRORLESS CAMERAS

MELVILLE, NY (October 13, 2021) – Today, Nikon Inc. has announced the NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR, the latest NIKKOR Z lens compatible with APS-C size (Nikon DX-format) mirrorless cameras

The NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is a 7.8x high-power zoom lens that is extremely compact and easy to carry, with a total length of approx. 3.6-inches (90mm) and weight of approx. 11.2 oz (315g). Its wide focal-length range makes the NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm ideal for capturing a variety of subjects, from travel to daily snapshots and everything in between.

The lens achieves consistently high resolution, regardless of focal length or shooting distance, making it a great choice for both still shooting and video recording. Its short minimum focus distance of 0.2m at the maximum wide-angle position lets users capture dynamic close-up shots such as shooting flowers or tabletop photography. The lens also realizes high vibration reduction (VR) performance with an effect equivalent to a 5.0-stop1 increase in shutter speed for more stable and sharp photos even during telephoto shooting or in low-light situations where vibration is likely to occur.

Primary features of the NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR:

• Covers a focal-length range of 18mm to 140mm (27mm-210mm, 35mm angle of view equivalent), convenient for capturing stills and videos of a wide variety of subjects, from landscapes to portraits.
• The short minimum focus distance of 0.2m (at max wide-angle) is optimum for close-up shots.
• The maximum reproduction ratio of 0.33x at the maximum telephoto position enables rendering of subjects in large size.
• Equipped with an optical VR mechanism that provides camera shake compensation equivalent to a 5.0-stop increase in shutter speed.
• High resolution achieved consistently across the entire zoom range, from maximum aperture.
• Ideal for shooting video, with effective reduction of shifting of focus when zooming in/out and shifting of angle of view when adjusting focus.
• Select functions can be assigned to the control ring for stills and video.
• Fast, precise and quiet AF operation is attained with the employment of an STM (stepping motor).
• Designed with consideration of dust- and drip-resistant performance.

Pricing and Availability:

The NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR telephoto zoom lens will be available starting in November (US) for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $599.95*. For more information about the latest Nikon products, including this new NIKKOR Z lens and the entire Nikon Z series cameras, please visit www.nikonusa.com.

Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when attached to a camera with APS-C size sensor, with the camera’s VR function set to “NORMAL”, and when zoom is set to the maximum telephoto position.
*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

Principal specifications

Lens type - Zoom lens
Max Format size - APS-C / DX
Focal length - 18–140 mm
Image stabilization - Yes
CIPA Image stabilization rating - 5 stop(s)
Lens mount - Nikon Z

Aperture

Maximum aperture - F3.5–6.3
Minimum aperture - F22–40
Aperture ring - No
Number of diaphragm blades - 7

Optics

Elements - 17
Groups - 13
Special elements / coatings - ED and Aspherical elements

Focus

Minimum focus - 0.20 m (7.87″)
Maximum magnification - 0.33×
Autofocus - Yes
Motor type - Stepper motor
Full time manual - Yes
Focus method - Internal
Distance scale - No
DoF scale - No

Physical

Weight - 315 g (0.69 lb)
Diameter - 73 mm (2.87″)
Length - 90 mm (3.54″)
Sealing - No
Colour - Black
Zoom method - Rotary (extending)
Power zoom - No
Zoom lock - No
Filter thread - 62 mm
Tripod collar - No

[Martin Vronsky]

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Nice to see Nikon getting some more APS-C lenses for the new Z mount system out there (I wonder when Canon will follow suit?). Can this lens strike the right balance between zoom range and image quality?