The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II 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. Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 142mm. The Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR with a length of 90mm, is 52mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II 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 Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II 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. Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR weighs 315g, 53% (360g) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II's weight of 675g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has a filter size of 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II and the Nikon Z 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm .
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.
