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Pros Pros
  • Good sharpness and close-focusing capabilities
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus
  • Effective optical image stabilization
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Versatile zoom range
Cons Cons
  • Plasticky construction including the lens mount
  • Lacks weather sealing and included accessories like a lens hood
  • Optical compromises including corner softness and distortion at extremes
  • Absence of physical controls like AF/MF or VR switches
  • Limited aperture range for low light

Launch price Launch price $599.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon Z · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 20 cm (0.33x)
Filter thread Filter thread 62mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 315g (11.1 oz) · 73 x 90 mm (2.87 x 3.54 in)

Announcement date Announcement date October 13, 2021
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $599.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon Z
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 17
Groups Groups 13

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 18mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 140mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/3.5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/6.3
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22–40
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 76° - 11°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 20 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.33x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 5 stops

Weight Weight 315g (11.1 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 73mm (2.87 in)
Length Length 90mm (3.54 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 62mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None