Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6g ED VR

THERE ARE SOME SERIOUS SECONDHAND BARGAINS TO BE HAD FOR THIS POWERFUL ZOOM LENS THAT HANDLES MOST SCENARIOS

RELEASED: 2013 PRICE NEW: £599/$497 SECONDHAND PRICE: ‘Excellent’ £125/$200 ‘Good’ £100/$170

Sold separately and as a kit lens option for various DX format Nikon DSLRS since 2013, this Nikon zoom has a lot going for it. The zoom range is much more generous than in the 1855mm kit lens, equating to 27-210mm in full-frame terms. Quality optics include one aspherical and one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) element. It’s more robust than the 18-55mm lens, with a metal rather than plastic mounting plate that also adds a weather-seal, and includes an effective 4-stop optical stabilizer. It’s all wrapped up in a compact build, measuring 78x97mm and weighing 490g. Overall,

it’s a single lens that will cover most eventualities.

Key points 1. Zoom range

The 7.8x zoom range delivers excellent versatility, from wide-angle coverage to useful telephoto reach.

2. Autofocus override

Full-time manual override of autofocus is available via the mechanically coupled focus ring.

3. Sealed mount

The metal mounting plate adds a weather-seal ring.

Elements/groups: 17/12 Aperture diaphragm:

7 blades

VR: 4-stop

Min focus distance: 0.45m Max magnification: 0.23x Filter size: 67mm Dimensions: 78x97mm Weight: 490g