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

Versatile all-in-one zoom for DX format shooters

Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 2211

Key Features

OPTICS 17 elements in 12 groups including one ED and one aspherical element
ZOOM RANGE 18-140mm focal length, equivalent to 27-210mm on DX format
APERTURE 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet internal focusing
STABILIZATION Vibration Reduction (VR) providing up to 4 stops of compensation
MIN FOCUS 0.45m (1.48 ft) minimum focus distance across zoom range
FILTER 67mm front filter thread diameter
CONSTRUCTION High-quality plastic barrel with metal mount
COMPATIBILITY Designed for Nikon F-mount DX-format DSLR cameras
COATING Nikon Super Integrated Coating to reduce ghosting and flare
SIZE Compact design optimized for travel and general photography
WEATHER SEALING Rubber gasket at the mount for dust and moisture resistance
WEIGHT Approximately 490g (17.3 oz)

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override available
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Rubberized grip
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present VR On/Off
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present Nikon VR
Weather Sealing ~ Limited Rubber mount gasket only

How-to Use Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-140mm
Maximum Aperture f/3.5-5.6
Minimum Aperture f/22-38
Lens Construction 17 elements in 12 groups
Angle of View 76u00b0 - 11u00b030'
Minimum Focus Distance 0.45m
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.23x
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Filter Size 67mm
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Stabilization VR (Vibration Reduction)
Mount Nikon F-mount
Format DX (APS-C)
Weight 490g
Dimensions 78 x 97 mm