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NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S — 14–24mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$2,399

Launch price

Released Oct 2020

vs

Nikon

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

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR — 18–140mm f/3.5-6.3 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$399

Launch price

Released Jan 2023

NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

LandscapeSports & Action

Wins

4categories

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

TravelVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S wins 1 categories·NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR wins 4 categories
  • BNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • ANIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/6.3)
  • BNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR has lower Weight (315 g vs 650 g)
  • BNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR has lower Length (94 mm vs 141 mm)
  • BNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR has lower Diameter (65 mm vs 86 mm)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 SNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Focal Length14-24 mm18-140 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.5-6.3
MountNikon ZNikon Z
CoverageFull FrameAPS-C
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight650 g315 g
Min Focus38 cm38 cm
Filter Size82 mm62 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseNIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 SNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Portrait
4.5Fair
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
4.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
6.0Good
Landscape
7.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
3.5Limited
7.0Good
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.5Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/6.3 — lower is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S supports it

  • Control ring

    Only NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/3.5 — lower is better

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Weight

    315 g vs 650 g — lower is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR supports it

  • Length

    94 mm vs 141 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    65 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 38 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.25 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S and NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR at major authorized retailers.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Focal length (Min)
14 mm
18 mm
Focal length (Max)
24 mm
140 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8+0.6 stops wider
f/3.5
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8+2.3 stops wider
f/6.3
Elements
16
23
Groups
12
17
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Min focus distance
38 cm
38 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Weight
650 g
315 g−335 g less
Length
141 mm
94 mm−47 mm less
Diameter
86 mm
65 mm−21 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
62 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No
Diaphragm blades
9
9
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Full Frame
APS-C

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.