About this model
The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a do-everything zoom for Nikon DX (APS-C) DSLRs. Its 7.8x range covers wide-angle landscapes through to a useful telephoto reach, so one lens handles travel, family, portraits and everyday shooting without swapping glass. Vibration Reduction compensates for camera shake, helping handheld shots in low light and at the long end. A Silent Wave Motor gives quick, quiet autofocus with full-time manual override, and an extra-low dispersion (ED) element plus an aspherical element help control colour fringing and distortion. A practical single-lens upgrade from a standard 18-55mm kit zoom.
Key specs
| Type | DX superzoom lens (Nikon F mount) |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 18-140mm (27-210mm equivalent on DX) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-38 |
| Mount | Nikon F (DX) |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Autofocus | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) with full-time manual focus |
| Image stabilisation | Vibration Reduction (VR) |
| Lens construction | 17 elements in 12 groups, including 1 ED and 1 aspherical element |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.45m |
| Filter size | 67mm |
| Weight | approx. 490g |
Compatibility
Fits Nikon F-mount cameras. On DX (APS-C) bodies it gives a 27-210mm equivalent view; on full-frame (FX) bodies it can be used in DX crop mode. Autofocus works on bodies with a built-in focus motor and on those without, as the lens has its own SWM motor. Uses 67mm filters.
Questions about this model
Is the 18-140mm a good all-round lens?
Yes. Its 7.8x zoom covers wide-angle to telephoto, making it a convenient single lens for travel, portraits and everyday photography.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
Yes, it has Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) to reduce the effect of camera shake.
Will it autofocus on my Nikon camera?
Yes. The built-in Silent Wave Motor means it autofocuses on all Nikon F-mount DSLRs, including entry-level bodies without a focus motor.
