Product Summary
- Model name: Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR
- Release Date: August 6, 2013
- Focus Type: Autofocus / Manual
- Format : APS-C / Crop Sensor
- Mounts: Nikon
- Color: Black
- Availability: August 2013
- Price: $599.95
- Purchase options: Amazon | Adorama | B&H
Key Features
- An 18-140mm, approximately 7.8x high-power normal zoom lens compatible with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras
- An ED lens element and an aspherical lens element for optical design that achieves superior image quality and sharp rendering
- Equipped with the vibration reduction (VR) function for camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops faster
- Equipped with a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for extremely quiet autofocusing
- A maximum diameter of approximately 78 mm, length of approximately 97 mm, and weight of approximately 490 g makes it small and light enough to take anywhere
Overview
Nikon has announced a Versatile New DX-format Zoom Lens the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR. This designed for APS-C DSLRs and covers a 27-210mm equivalent range. It incorporates the latest VR image stabilization system, rated up to four stops of stabilization capability. It will cost consumers for around $599.95 and will not be available in kit with any current Nikon DSLRs.
A valuable and practical asset for everyday photographers and enthusiasts, Nikon’s newest lens features a 7.8x zoom range that helps capture beautiful images and HD video from a variety of focal lengths. Whether shooting portraits, landscapes, travel or architecture, the 18-140mm offering delivers astounding image quality when shooting wide-angle or far-away telephoto. Equipped with VR image stabilization, the lens also features four stops* of VR image stabilization, helping to ensure sharp photos and video even in low-light situations or while handheld.
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is built upon core NIKKOR technologies designed to render photos and HD video with the utmost clarity and color reproduction. Constructed with one ED glass element and one aspheric lens element, the 18-140mm lens sports a seven-blade diaphragm for natural image blur and a Silent Wave Motor (SVM) that provides quiet and precise AF operation. Additionally, photographers can operate the lens using one of two focus modes, M/A (AF with manual override) and M (manual) for complete control.
Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR Specifications
| Type | Type G AF-S DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount |
| Focal length | 18-140 mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Min aperture | f/22-38 |
| Construction | 17 elements in 12 groups (including 1 ED lens element, 1 aspherical lens element) |
| Angle of view | 76° – 11°30′ |
| Focusing | Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) System with autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for manual focus |
| Min focus distance | 0.45 m (1.48 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions |
| Max reproduction ratio | 0.23x |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
| Diaphragm | Fully automatic |
| Aperture range | 18 mm focal length: f/3.5-22; 140 mm focal length: f/5.6-38; the minimum aperture displayed may vary depending on the size of the exposure increment selected with the camera. |
| Filter size | 67 mm (P = 0.75 mm) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 78 mm maximum diameter x 97 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange) |
| Weight | Approx. 490 g (17.3 oz) |