Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRvsSigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
18-140mm / F3.5-5.6
27-210mm equiv.
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24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
24-105mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-140mm in a single lens
When the 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR97mm long × 78mm diameter
- 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM109.4mm long × 88.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 24mm | −6mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 140mm | 105mm | +35mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F4 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 45cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | — | No data |
| Weight | 490g | — | No data |
| Length | 97mm | 109.4mm | −12.4mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 88.6mm | −10.6mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 82mm | −15mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2014 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR relative to 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
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