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Nikon Announces 18-140mm Zoom for Z System
13 October 2021
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR for APS-C size mirrorless cameras with the Nikon Z mount. The 3.6-inch long, 7.8x zoom features a short minimum focus distance of 0.66 ft. at wide-angle and five-stop vibration reduction.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new zoom include:
- 18mm to 140mm (27mm-210mm equivalent)
- Minimum focus distance of 0.66 ft.
- The maximum reproduction ratio of 0.33x
- Optical VR mechanism for 5.0-stop increase in shutter speed
- Programmable control ring for stills and video
- Fast, precise and quiet autofocus operation
- Dust- and drip-resistant
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the lens include:
Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Nikon Z Focal Length 18mm to 140mm (27mm to 210mm equivalent) Aperture Maximum: f3.5 to f6.3
Minimum: f22 to f40
7 diaphragm bladesMinimum Focus 7.87 inches at wide angle Magnification 0.33x Optical Design 17 elements in 13 groups
ED and aspherical elementsAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes, five stops Filter Thread 62mm Dimensions 3.54 x 2.87 inches Weight 0.69 lb. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Nikon said the Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR zoom lens will be available in November for $599.95. We'll update this story with pre-order information when available.
The Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR Is a High-Power Dx-Format Zoom Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Nikon Inc. has announced the Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR, the latest Nikkor Z lens compatible with APS-C size (Nikon DX-format) mirrorless cameras.
The Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR is a 7.8x high-power zoom lens that is extremely compact and easy to carry, with a total length of approx. 3.6-inches (90mm) and weight of approx. 11.2 oz (315g). Its wide focal-length range makes the Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm ideal for capturing a variety of subjects, from travel to daily snapshots and everything in between.
The lens achieves consistently high resolution, regardless of focal length or shooting distance, making it a great choice for both still shooting and video recording. Its short minimum focus distance of 0.2m at the maximum wide-angle position lets users capture dynamic close-up shots such as shooting flowers or tabletop photography. The lens also realizes high vibration reduction performance with an effect equivalent to a 5.0-stop increase in shutter speed for more stable and sharp photos even during telephoto shooting or in low-light situations where vibration is likely to occur.
Primary features of the Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR:
- Covers a focal-length range of 18mm to 140mm (27mm-210mm, 35mm angle of view equivalent), convenient for capturing stills and videos of a wide variety of subjects, from landscapes to portraits.
- The short minimum focus distance of 0.2m (at max wide-angle) is optimum for close-up shots.
- The maximum reproduction ratio of 0.33x at the maximum telephoto position enables rendering of subjects in large size.
- Equipped with an optical VR mechanism that provides camera shake compensation equivalent to a 5.0-stop increase in shutter speed.
- High resolution achieved consistently across the entire zoom range, from maximum aperture.
- Ideal for shooting video, with effective reduction of shifting of focus when zooming in/out and shifting of angle of view when adjusting focus.
- Select functions can be assigned to the control ring for stills and video.
- Fast, precise and quiet AF operation is attained with the employment of an STM (stepping motor).
- Designed with consideration of dust- and drip-resistant performance.
Pricing and Availability:
The Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR telephoto zoom lens will be available starting in November for a suggested retail price of $599.95*. For more information about the latest Nikon products, including this new Nikkor Z lens and the entire Nikon Z series cameras, visit http://www.nikonusa.com.