The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS and the Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR with a length of 90mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS and Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS and the Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS weighs 310g, which means it is 5g (1%) lighter than the Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR which has a weight of 315g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R50 V , Canon R100 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount and RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has a focal range of 18-150mm and
8.3X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
28.8-240mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR has a focal range of 18-140mm and 7.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-210mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
