Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
The Nikon 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a 18–140mm f/3.5 lens designed for Nikon F mount cameras. Used copies start from $150 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
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Lens Overview — Nikon 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Key Features — Nikon 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
18-140mm Zoom Range: Covers wide-angle through mid-telephoto in a single lens, equivalent to roughly 27-210mm on a full-frame camera, reducing the need to swap lenses during a shoot.
Nikon VR Stabilization: Built-in Vibration Reduction helps counteract camera shake for sharper handheld results, particularly useful at the longer end of the focal range.
f/3.5-5.6 Maximum Aperture: Opens to f/3.5 at the wide end for reasonable light gathering in a general-purpose zoom lens.
ED Glass Element: Extra-low Dispersion glass reduces chromatic aberration and color fringing, helping maintain sharpness and contrast across the zoom range.
Silent Wave Motor AF: AF-S designation means the lens uses Nikon's Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet autofocus well-suited to both stills and video.
Auto and Manual Focus: Full-time manual focus override lets you fine-tune focus without switching out of autofocus mode.
Lens Specifications — Nikon 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Landscape, Portrait, Street, Event |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 18–140mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Filter Thread | 67mm |
Description — Nikon 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a Zoom type lens built for Nikon F mount APS-C format DSLR cameras. It delivers a focal length range of 18mm to 140mm, covering a standard zoom range that suits a wide variety of everyday shooting situations. The maximum aperture reaches f/3.5 at the wide end, providing useful light-gathering performance across the zoom range.
Integrated optical image stabilization helps compensate for camera shake, which is especially valuable when shooting at longer focal lengths handheld. The lens supports both autofocus and manual focus, allowing photographers to adapt their technique to the subject at hand. With a 67mm filter thread, accessory compatibility is broad and filters are easy to find.
The lens weighs 490g, offering a practical balance between durability and portability for day-to-day use. Whether you are shooting travel, everyday subjects, or general photography, this lens provides a versatile focal range on any compatible Nikon F-mount APS-C body.
Pros — Nikon 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
- ✓Wide focal length range of 18mm to 140mm (specifications: minFocalLength 18, maxFocalLength 140) covers a broad variety of shooting scenarios
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/3.5 (specifications: maximumAperture 3.5) at the wide end offers reasonable light gathering for a zoom lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization (specifications: imageStabilization 'Optical') helps reduce camera shake during handheld shooting
Cons — Nikon 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
- ✗APS-C-only format (specifications: lensFormat 'APS-C') limits compatibility to DX-format bodies; not usable on full-frame Nikon F-mount cameras without vignetting
- ✗Variable maximum aperture (f/3.5-5.6) means light gathering decreases as you zoom toward the 140mm end
- ✗At 490g, it is on the heavier side for a kit-style zoom if paired with a compact DX body
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