As previously reported, Nikon officially released the NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens. Pre-orders are now open at:

• US: Adorama | Amazon | B&H Photo
• UK: Park Cameras | WEX UK
• DE: Calumet | Foto Erhardt
• CA: Camera Canada

NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens features:

• Covering a focal-length range of 18 to 140 mm*¹, it is convenient for capturing a wide variety of subjects with high portability, from landscapes to portraits, for both stills and videos.
• The short minimum focus distance of 0.20 m at the maximum wide-angle position is ideal for close-up shots.
• The maximum reproduction ratio of 0.33x at the maximum telephoto position enables rendering of subjects in large size.
• Equipped with an optical vibration reduction (VR) mechanism that provides camera shake compensation equivalent to a 5.0-stop increase in shutter speed.
• High resolution is achieved consistently across the entire zoom range.
• Ideal for video recording with effectively reduced shifting of focus when zooming in/out and shifting of angle of view when adjusting focus.
• Selected functions can be assigned to the control ring for comfortable shooting of stills and videos.
• Fast, precise and quiet AF operation is attained with the employment of an STM (stepping motor).
• Designed with consideration for dust- and drip-resistant performance*², enabling users to take it anywhere with greater confidence.

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Press release:

THE NIKKOR Z DX 18-140MM F/3.5-6.3 VR IS A HIGH-POWER DX-FORMAT ZOOM LENS FOR Z SERIES MIRRORLESS CAMERAS

MELVILLE, NY – Today, Nikon Inc. has announced the NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR, the latest NIKKOR Z lens compatible with APS-C size (Nikon DX-format) mirrorless cameras.The NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is a 7.8x high-power zoom lens that is extremely compact and easy to carry, with a total length of approx. 3.6-inches (90mm) and weight of approx. 11.2 oz (315g). Its wide focal-length range makes the NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm ideal for capturing a variety of subjects, from travel to daily snapshots and everything in between.

The lens achieves consistently high resolution, regardless of focal length or shooting distance, making it a great choice for both still shooting and video recording. Its short minimum focus distance of 0.2m at the maximum wide-angle position lets users capture dynamic close-up shots such as shooting flowers or tabletop photography. The lens also realizes high vibration reduction (VR) performance with an effect equivalent to a 5.0-stop1 increase in shutter speed for more stable and sharp photos even during telephoto shooting or in low-light situations where vibration is likely to occur.

Primary features of the NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR:

• Covers a focal-length range of 18mm to 140mm (27mm-210mm, 35mm angle of view equivalent), convenient for capturing stills and videos of a wide variety of subjects, from landscapes to portraits.
• The short minimum focus distance of 0.2m (at max wide-angle) is optimum for close-up shots.
• The maximum reproduction ratio of 0.33x at the maximum telephoto position enables rendering of subjects in large size.
• Equipped with an optical VR mechanism that provides camera shake compensation equivalent to a 5.0-stop increase in shutter speed.
• High resolution achieved consistently across the entire zoom range, from maximum aperture.
• Ideal for shooting video, with effective reduction of shifting of focus when zooming in/out and shifting of angle of view when adjusting focus.
• Select functions can be assigned to the control ring for stills and video.
• Fast, precise and quiet AF operation is attained with the employment of an STM (stepping motor).
• Designed with consideration of dust- and drip-resistant performance.

Pricing and Availability:
The NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR telephoto zoom lens will be available starting in November (US) for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $599.95.