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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR
- Focal length
- 18–140 mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5–5.6
- Weight
- 490 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm
- Length
- 97 mm
At a Glance
This superzoom for APS-C Nikon F-mount runs from 27 to 210 mm full-frame equivalent. It has an optical stabilizer, along with aspherical elements, ED glass and internal focusing. The lens weighs 490 g and focuses down to 45 cm. It suits travel and everyday shooting.
Good for
- Travel
- Everyday
Worth knowing
- APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 18 mm
- Max. focal length
- 140 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/3.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/5.6
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 17
- Groups
- 12
- Weight
- 490 g (1.08 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm (entire zoom range)
- Max. magnification
- 1:4.3 (0.23×)
- Length
- 97 mm (3.82 in)
- Diameter
- 78 mm (3.07 in)
- Released
- August 2013
Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com, imaging.nikon.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR fit?
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27-210 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
- Full frame (in APS-C mode):
- Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR | Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF | Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX | Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18-140 mm | 18-135 mm | 16.5-135 mm | 18-125 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.8-5.6 |
| Weight | 490 g | 385 g | 610 g | 490 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 45 cm | 45 cm | 50 cm | 35 cm |
| Length | 97 mm | 86.5 mm | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | no | no | yes |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR have image stabilization?
Yes, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR weigh?
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR weighs 490 g. It is 97 mm long with a diameter of 78 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR use?
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR a full-frame lens?
No, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-210 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF
18-135mm · f/3.5-5.6
Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX
16.5-135mm · f/3.5-5.6
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
18-125mm · f/3.8-5.6
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR
18-105mm · f/3.5-5.6
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
18-200mm · f/3.5-5.6
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
18-200mm · f/3.5-5.6
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
18-200mm · f/3.5-6.3
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary
18-200mm · f/3.5-6.3
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