Pack light without limiting your creative vision with the official Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Zoom Lens. Replacing the need for a bulky multi-lens kit, this powerful optics system transitions smoothly from expansive wide-angle panoramas at 18mm down to compressed telephoto reach at 140mm. Designed with travel and daily walkarounds in mind, its lightweight chassis mounts seamlessly onto APS-C bodies like the Nikon Z50, Z30, or Zfc without shifting the structural center of gravity.
The advanced internal construction utilizes two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and two aspherical lens elements to dramatically suppress chromatic abbreviations, ensuring corner-to-corner clarity throughout the focal spectrum. Handheld photographers and multimedia creators benefit from an internal optical Vibration Reduction (VR) motor compensating for up to 5 stops of unexpected movement. Combined with a virtually silent stepping motor (STM) that natively pairs with camera tracking firmware like Eye-Detection AF, weather-sealed defenses against moisture, and a configurable control ring for quick aperture adjustments, this versatile zoom simplifies professional-grade storytelling.
Technical Specifications
The following table provides an unnumbered, clean breakdown highlighting the physical layout, weight profiles, zoom dimensions, and optical capabilities of the NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm VR Lens:
| Specification Parameter | Technical Detail & Standard Measurement |
|---|---|
| Physical Dimensions (Diameter × Length) | Approx. 73.0 × 90.0 mm (2.9 × 3.6 in) (Distance from camera lens mount flange) |
| Inner Barrel Extension | Extends by approximately 50.0 mm (1.97 in) at full 140mm extension |
| Device Net Weight | Approx. 315 g (11.2 oz) |
| Focal Length Range | 18–140 mm (Full-Frame/FX Format Equivalent: 27–210 mm) |
| Zoom Ratio | 7.8x High-Power Dynamic Zoom |
| Lens Mount Interface | Nikon Z Mount |
| Format Compatibility | DX-Format (APS-C Crop Sensor) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 at 18mm — f/6.3 at 140mm |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 at 18mm — f/40 at 140mm |
| Lens Construction Elements | 17 elements in 13 groups (including 2 ED elements and 2 aspherical elements) |
| Minimum Close Focus Distance | 0.20 m (0.66 ft) at the 18mm wide position 0.40 m (1.31 ft) at the 140mm telephoto position |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.33× (At the 140mm macro-style position) |
| Vibration Reduction (VR) | Voice Coil Motor (VCM) lens-shift; 5.0 stops compensation |
| Aperture Diaphragm Blades | 7 (Rounded diaphragm architecture) |
| Filter Attachment Size | 62 mm (P = 0.75 mm) |
