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

The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens is a versatile all-in-one zoom developed for Nikon’s range of high-resolution DX-format DSLR cameras, covering a 7.8x zoom range from wide-angle to mid-telephoto. Delivering a 27-210mm 35mm-equivalent focal range, it’s well suited to a wide range of everyday, travel, and general-purpose shooting situations in a single lens.

Optically, the lens covers an 18-140mm focal range with a variable maximum aperture of f/3.5 at the wide end narrowing to f/5.6 at full telephoto, down to a minimum of f/22-38. The 17-element, 12-group optical design includes one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element and one aspherical element, helping limit spherical and chromatic aberrations to achieve sharp, color-accurate images throughout the zoom range, while Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating cuts ghosting and flare to improve contrast. A rounded 7-blade diaphragm contributes to natural, pleasing background blur.

Autofocus is handled by Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM), delivering fast, quiet autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. Internal Focusing (IF) keeps the lens’s front element stationary during autofocus, so a polarizing filter won’t rotate when adjusting focus. Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) system minimizes the appearance of camera shake by the equivalent of 4.0 stops (CIPA standard, at maximum telephoto), helping photographers achieve sharper handheld results in difficult lighting conditions.

Build quality uses a mostly plastic construction with a metal lens mount, keeping the lens reasonably lightweight while balancing well on larger DX bodies. As a G-type lens, it has no aperture ring, relying on the camera body for aperture control. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m (1.48 ft.) from the focal plane at all zoom positions, yielding a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.23x, and accepts a 67mm filter thread. It measures approximately 78mm in diameter by 97mm in length and weighs approximately 490g (17.3 oz.), and includes a 67mm snap-on front lens cap and rear lens cap, with an optional HB-32 bayonet hood and CL-1018 flexible lens pouch available separately.

As a DX-format-specific lens, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is designed exclusively for Nikon’s APS-C DX-format DSLR cameras; mounting it on a full-frame (FX) 35mm camera results in vignetting.

Key Features
– 18-140mm all-in-one zoom (7.8x) for Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras
– Approximately 27-210mm full-frame-equivalent field of view
– Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 (variable)
– 17 elements in 12 groups, including 1 ED element and 1 aspherical element
– Super Integrated Coating
– Silent Wave Motor (SWM) autofocus with full-time manual focus override
– Internal Focusing (IF) — non-rotating front element
– Vibration Reduction (VR), up to 4.0 stops of correction (CIPA)
– Rounded 7-blade diaphragm
– G-type design (no aperture ring)
– Minimum focusing distance of 0.45m (1.48 ft.); 0.23x maximum reproduction ratio
– 67mm filter thread
– Approximate weight: 490g (17.3 oz.)
– Designed exclusively for Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras