Nikon 18-140mm F/3.5-5.6 Lens Review

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  • Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
  • The Nikon 18-140mm F/3.5-5.6 G ED VR AF-S lens is a very much underrated lens for landscape and general photography. Although it does have some flaws, this review shows you the positives and negatives and why this lens should be part of your kit if you’re using a Nikon APS-C sensor camera.
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    Nikon D500
    Nikon 18-140mm f3.5-f5.6 lens
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Комментарии • 119

  • @user-xf9lb8ph5m
    @user-xf9lb8ph5m Год назад +1

    Thanks. I have Nikon D5600 and like AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR . This lens shoots portraits well in full height. It is convenient for traveling and quite versatile. I tested it from my balcony in the fall. I was shooting autumn trees in the yard. It turned out great. The first picture came out almost perfectly in the light side light of the beginning of the evening. Colors, sharpness, lightness... I was very happy.

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  Год назад

      Thank you very much for your feedback on this lens. Very much appreciated 🙏

  • @simonsays2774
    @simonsays2774 3 месяца назад +1

    I bought the 18-140mm on your recommendation for 160€ on Ebay used but in very good condition and refurbished. I am super happy with the lens. I use it on my Nikon D3300. It's perfectly adequate for amateur photographers who just want to take some nice pictures. The Nikon D3300 is not a bad camera either, I got mine in mint condition with just 437 exposures for 150€ and it also came with a Tamron 17-50mm... It's really amazing how cheap you can get solid old technology, and what good pictures you can still take with it.

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 месяца назад +1

      Absolutely, many people don't realise that just because it's old tech, doesn't mean that it's not good.

  • @BeeRAD56
    @BeeRAD56 3 года назад +4

    Thank you for a very helpful video! I'm a novice and have been using this lens on my D5600. I didn't understand why the corners were soft in some of my shots and now I know!

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад +2

      You're welcome Brad. Most of my videos are created for people who don't have much photography knowledge and I try to explain things in a way that's easily understood

  • @subodhsharma6706
    @subodhsharma6706 2 года назад +2

    One of the best videos about the underrated Nikon 18-140mm lens. Many thanks for great pointers. I have had the lens for 7 years and in years 1-4 I had great photos. Then it all went downhill and I just couldn’t understand. So much so that I started for a new lens.
    Now I realised that the best way is to make use of what you have. Understand the limitations and you will get great results. Will try the VR off on the tripod too as the photos on the tripod aren’t sharp at all.
    Have a super 2022

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  2 года назад

      Glad it was helpful! and thanks for sharing your thoughts about this lens

  • @ronaldrappaport6197
    @ronaldrappaport6197 3 года назад +2

    Thanks much , I’m looking to move from d5600 to a d7200 an getting that lens 18-140 mm , you have helped me a lot.

  • @jt560
    @jt560 2 года назад +2

    Cheers Charles, that video was brilliant and taught me a lot about my lens, helping make full use of it and showing me where I've been going wrong with it in struggling to get sharp images. This is my first lens with my first camera (d7500) which I have only had for around 3 weeks, it's great to get this info early. Thank you.

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  2 года назад

      Glad it helped you out James, and thanks for letting me know

  • @simonsimons9287
    @simonsimons9287 3 года назад +2

    Charles I really got a lot out of your video. Both informative and engaging. Many thanks fron the High Peak, UK.

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад +1

      hank you so much for letting me know that this video has been helpful to you. I'd kindly ask that if you haven't already subscribe to my channel that you do so, has this would be very beneficial to me.

  • @ryancormack6934
    @ryancormack6934 2 года назад +1

    Thanks. Great advice. I just bought a used nikon d90 to replace my died nikon d90. Love this camera! I used the 18-55 lens in the past. Looking forward to trying out my new (pre-owned) 18-140 lens.

  • @RedCatHabitat
    @RedCatHabitat 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for this great video! I just got this lens and a D5600. I LOVE them.

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад

      That's great, it is such a useful lens to have in your kit bag

  • @davidturcios1213
    @davidturcios1213 3 года назад +2

    Good review!!! Thanks for sharing your feedback !!!!

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад

      Thank you very much, I'd appreciate it if you'd subscribe to my channel if you haven't subscribed to it yet.
      Charles

  • @robertdavis1255
    @robertdavis1255 Год назад +1

    Thanks Charles for sharing your experience with great comments...I have the 18-200mm & the 18-70mm lenses for my D500 so I am not sure if I should get the 18-140mm ...my 18-200mm is noisy when focusing so it will need replacing sometime.... maybe the 18-140mm is the best option for the price now... cheers from Melbourne 😀

  • @r0bert0lopez
    @r0bert0lopez Год назад

    Great review! Best review I’ve seen on RUclips for this lens. Thank you for all the great tips!!

  • @louvega8414
    @louvega8414 2 года назад +1

    Thanks, Charles. Great review and tutorial.

  • @granitecarver
    @granitecarver 3 года назад +3

    Thank You!

  • @ancogamer
    @ancogamer 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Charles ! i'm looking for a d7500 kit, and your video helped allot !

  • @davidmill7289
    @davidmill7289 3 года назад +2

    Thanks Charles. I have the 18-105 and this has helped me to take sharper shots and understand lens limitations better.

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад

      You're welcome David, glad I was able to help. Please consider subscribing to my channel if you haven't done so already.

  • @nafizahmed4950
    @nafizahmed4950 3 года назад +2

    you seems like a very nice person...be happy sir

  • @konstantinosmastrodimas5522
    @konstantinosmastrodimas5522 3 года назад +2

    F11? In crop body? (Because its a DX lens) Diffraction? I think the best choice is between f5.6-f8/f9
    Diffraction may become visible at f9..
    Thank you for the video!! 🙂

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад +1

      I've often shot at f11 on this lens and haven't noticed any Diffraction, but I do state in the video that you shouldn't go above f11

  • @mcmathews3333
    @mcmathews3333 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Mr.Charles. Good informations shared.

  • @sharadshirali1546
    @sharadshirali1546 3 года назад +1

    Great Video. Got to learn so much after watching the vid.

  • @hurleygreen927
    @hurleygreen927 3 года назад

    GREAT REVIEW! This was my first lens on my Nikon 7200 and I LOVE IT! Thanks for this...

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад

      Great to hear!, and thank you very much for commenting, much appreciated

  • @stephanweiskorn6760
    @stephanweiskorn6760 9 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent video 😊!

  • @Lightning-blaster
    @Lightning-blaster 2 года назад +1

    I love photography thank you for this g!!

  • @robertschweppenhauser9891
    @robertschweppenhauser9891 Год назад +1

    Good video thanks Charles.

  • @savaspourouti173
    @savaspourouti173 3 года назад +2

    Great review Charles, can I check with you, the images you show within the review are they all taken with the 18-140?

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад

      Yes, all the photos that are shown in this review were taken with the Nikon 18-140mm lens

  • @blackmamba3427
    @blackmamba3427 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video and commentary 👌

  • @crapkiller3008
    @crapkiller3008 Год назад +1

    Such a Nice video, i have a Nikon D5600 with a kit lese 18-55mm also have a 50mm 1.8 ando a Macro lense 40mm 2.8, and i really want to ade this 18 to 140 mm

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  Год назад +1

      The Nikon 18-140mm lens is a great all-round lens and one I love to take on holidays.

  • @derekgillan7314
    @derekgillan7314 3 года назад +1

    Thanks, you just saved my money, not sure if this is a good buy I bought it grey market, saved £300 new. A wonderful lens.

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад

      You're welcome and I thankful that I was able to help you out. Thanks for watching this video and if you haven't subscribed to m channel, I'd really appreciate it if you would.

    • @derekgillan7314
      @derekgillan7314 3 года назад

      @@CharlesNPhotography Hi Charles, check out mine too. Scotland images
      ruclips.net/video/eep6QzJM9pk/видео.html

  • @ajh5124
    @ajh5124 2 года назад +1

    Excellent review and how to use to maximize

  • @jan-martinulvag1953
    @jan-martinulvag1953 Год назад +1

    Yes. True.

  • @rubberdiscoduck
    @rubberdiscoduck 3 года назад +1

    It was a very helpful video thank you. I'm getting back into photography and I'm wondering why is your cell phone mounted on top of your camera

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад +2

      I'm pleased that this video has helped you in some way into your return to photography. I record my videos with a Samsung S10 and the phone on top of my camera is a Samsung S7 which I use to record video footage of the scenery where I am, and most of the time it's used in the final video.
      Thank you also for subscribing to my channel, much appreciated

  • @johnison4102
    @johnison4102 Год назад +1

    Question-I have a D7000 and am a looking to take outdoor shots and some family pictures. I can only buy 1 lens. If I get this one do I buy the hood AND a filter to protect lens? Recommendation for filter please??

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  Год назад

      Yes, absolutely, the Nikon 18-140mm lens normally comes with a lens hood. I wouldn't worry about buying a filter for general purpose photography. I used the 18-140mm for general photography for a long time.

  • @neoplasia9514
    @neoplasia9514 3 года назад +1

    Need suggestion plz!!!!
    Tamron 18-200mm or nikon 18-140mm
    Overall Which one would be the best to buy...
    Thank u❤️

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад

      These two lens are about the same, except for the Tamron that has 60mm more focal length.

  • @TheNakedrat
    @TheNakedrat 2 года назад +1

    new to all this 2 years ago i bought the p 900 this year iam looking at getting a d7500 is the lenses of the 18-140 a 67mm as i have filters i hope to use thanks

  • @saraschils9426
    @saraschils9426 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video, it helps me from Belgium! I actually starting photogrphy and i bought this kit, i'm really happy of it. I have a question, what type of lens should i buy to take pictures of insects, mushrooms or tiny things with my D7500?
    Thanks again !
    Sara

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад +1

      Hello Sara, you would need a Macro lens, watch my video on taking Macro photos
      ruclips.net/video/frj9gAxzuPo/видео.html

  • @johnnyglable
    @johnnyglable 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video. What could be the differences between this and the 55-300?

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад +1

      Johnny, the 55-300mm has more focal length than the 18-140mm and if your after a lens that's alright for walk around, but need more zoom, than it's good for that. But the 18-140mm is sharper than the 55-300mm.

    • @johnnyglable
      @johnnyglable 3 года назад +1

      @@CharlesNPhotography Thanks a lot for taking your time and answering my question.

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад

      @@johnnyglable You're welcome Johnny. My aim on this channel is to help people has much as I can.

  • @TheSocialjerry
    @TheSocialjerry 3 года назад

    Great video .... very informative

  • @randomuploads86
    @randomuploads86 3 года назад +1

    Hi sir... i need your opinion. Should i get 18-140mm lens despite of already having Tamron 18-200mm? Or should i get a prime lens for Portrait? I already have 50mm lens. What additional lens you can advice for me to get?

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад +2

      No, you already have a good lens with the 18-200mm and the 50mm. I would look at either a 35mm f1.8 for portraits or a 70-300mm for further reach.

    • @randomuploads86
      @randomuploads86 3 года назад

      @@CharlesNPhotography I'm choosing between 35mm and 85mm for now.

  • @roybaker6366
    @roybaker6366 3 года назад +1

    good clear video just got one.

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад

      Glad it helped, and thank you for commenting, much appreciated

  • @miamiSincar
    @miamiSincar 3 года назад +1

    great video

  • @giladpeles9597
    @giladpeles9597 2 года назад +1

    Thank you man
    Can this is will be good with extension tubes?

    • @giladpeles9597
      @giladpeles9597 2 года назад +1

      For macro

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  2 года назад +1

      Yes, absolutely I have done a video tutorial on using Macro Extension Tubes with this lens
      How to Use Macro Extension Tubes on a DSLR Camera. ruclips.net/video/gl3KL5NfgFE/видео.html

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  2 года назад

      Yes

  • @justus480
    @justus480 3 года назад +1

    What ND filter are you using?

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад

      I use a couple of Brands: Haida, NiSi, C&F Concept, and Kood

  • @Motorhoming_Fun
    @Motorhoming_Fun 2 года назад +1

    Is the lens hood a hb-32

  • @dilipbiswas2140
    @dilipbiswas2140 3 года назад +1

    Already have 18-55 lense, need to change 18-140?

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад

      The 18-55mm is a good lens, the benefit of the 18-140mm is you get more focal length. I had the 18-55 and liked it very much, but found it a bit restrictive for every day photography

    • @dilipbiswas2140
      @dilipbiswas2140 3 года назад +1

      @@CharlesNPhotography thanks

  • @arnabchakraborty1885
    @arnabchakraborty1885 3 года назад +1

    Sir, I have this 18-140, I have been shooting in d3100, now going to buy d500, since 16-80 f2.8 -4 comes with D500, should I buy combo or only the body.

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад

      I like the 18-140mm, but the 16-80mm lens a much better lens and being able to take photos at f2.8 at 16mm is a great advantage for low light or Astrophotography (taking Milky Way photos).

    • @arnabchakraborty1885
      @arnabchakraborty1885 3 года назад +1

      @@CharlesNPhotography sir, one thing I need an expert opnion from you, I normally have interest in landscape photography and portrait....not much into wildlife or bird photography... I am really confused whether to go or d500 which has 20.9 mp or any other came with higher megapixel...

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад

      @@arnabchakraborty1885 If wildlife photography isn't a high priority, then I would look at the D7500. This s a great camera and I had one for 2 years and took outstanding images with it. Yes! it's a 20mp camera but the photos you'll get are sharp and full of colour. I'd pair the D7500 with the Nikon 16-80 f2.8-f4 and you'd have a great setup for any type of photography.

    • @arnabchakraborty1885
      @arnabchakraborty1885 3 года назад +1

      @@CharlesNPhotography ultimately I bought Nikon Z6 with 24-70 F4... And with FTZ my 35 mm prime works great...now I am looking for a wide angle lens for it... could you suggest one...

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад +1

      @@arnabchakraborty1885 The Nikon Z 14-30 mm F/4 S Lens is a great lens. But I had the Nikon 18-35 f3.5-f5.6 with my D750 and it was great. It was a bit soft at at f3.5 at 18mm, but using it above f5 gave you edge to edge sharpness.
      Or you can look at the Tamron 15-30mm f2.8, but filters for this lens are expensive

  • @adelboshra1235
    @adelboshra1235 3 года назад +1

    مفيش ترجمة

  • @lukelomwalongo1262
    @lukelomwalongo1262 3 года назад +1

    How about portrait image of this lens?

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад +1

      The 18-1400mm lens is more of a general photography lens. For portraits it's best to use a lens with a aperture of f2.8 to help isolate your subject against the background

    • @countbailiff3120
      @countbailiff3120 3 года назад +2

      For portrait I use mine at 100mm @ f5.6 and take a few steps back, the background will become acceptably blurred, maybe not up to pro photo shoot standard but works well enough

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад +1

      @@countbailiff3120 You're right, but at f5.6 your background would still be more noticeable than at f2.8 or even f4

    • @countbailiff3120
      @countbailiff3120 3 года назад +1

      @@CharlesNPhotography completely agree and a 50mm f1.8 would be even better but that would involve spending a further 250 bucks more. the question was can he use an 18-140 portrait

    • @CharlesNPhotography
      @CharlesNPhotography  3 года назад +1

      @@countbailiff3120 He asked "How about portrait image of this lens?" and my reply was that the Nikon 18-40mm is more of an all-round lens which is correct. I didn't say that he couldn't use it, just that a lens with a f2.8 aperture would be better.

  • @rayaanbutt5520
    @rayaanbutt5520 3 года назад +1

    Thank you!