The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR and the Nikon 18-140mm f3.5-5.6G ED 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. Nikon 18-140mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 97mm. The Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR with a length of 90mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 18-140mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR's 73mm diameter.
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. Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR weighs 315g, which means it is 175g (35%) lighter than the Nikon 18-140mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR which has a weight of 490g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Nikon 18-140mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 18-140mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 18-140mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon Z30, Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z50 for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-140mm but while Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR has the fastest aperture of
F3.5-6.3, the Nikon 18-140mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR's widest aperture value is
F3.5 - F5.6.