Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for everyday and travel — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Specs are the makers' published figures; some weights and filter sizes come from a lens database quoting them.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR	Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Focal length	16-50mm	18-140mm
Max aperture	f/3.5-6.3	f/3.5-6.3
Weight	135 g	315 g
Filter thread	46mm	62mm
Stabilisation	Named in the model	Named in the model
Focus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Type	zoom	zoom
Coverage	APS-C	APS-C
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR covers 16-50mm and the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR covers 18-140mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is 180 g lighter (135 g vs 315 g)
Filters are not shared: the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR takes 46mm and the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR takes 62mm

Where to buy

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm VR (Black) | Compact mid-Range Zoom Lens with Image stabilization for APS-C Size/DX Format Z S

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

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is a 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 zoom, APS-C; the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is an 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 zoom, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).

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