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

Versatile all-in-one DX format zoom lens

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
76/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 15
Durability 14
Price 16
Usability 16
Brand Nikon
Model 20054

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
STABILIZATION Vibration Reduction (VR) providing up to 4 stops of compensation
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast and quiet AF
MIN FOCUS 0.45m (1.48ft) minimum focus distance across zoom range
FILTER 67mm filter thread size
CONSTRUCTION Plastic barrel construction with metal mount
COMPATIBILITY Designed for Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras
COATING Super Integrated Coating to reduce ghosting and flare
WEIGHT Approximately 490g (17.3 oz)
DIMENSIONS 78mm x 97mm
ACCESSORIES Includes HB-32 bayonet lens hood and LC-67 lens cap

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

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ~ Limited Rubber gasket at mount only

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

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Technical Specification

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