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

[@ЕвгенийТитаев-ъ9ь]

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]

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

[@simonsays2774]

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]

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

[@BeeRAD56]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@jt560]

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]

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

[@simonsimons9287]

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

[@CharlesNPhotography]

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.

[@ronaldrappaport6197]

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.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Glad I could help!

[@ryancormack6934]

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.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

It's a great lens

[@r0bert0lopez]

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

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Wow, thank you! Very much appreciated your feedback 🙏

[@ancogamer]

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

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Glad I could help!

[@RedCatHabitat]

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

[@CharlesNPhotography]

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

[@robertdavis1255]

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 😀

[@CharlesNPhotography]

I found the 18-140mm a versatile lens 😎

[@louvega8414]

Thanks, Charles. Great review and tutorial.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

You're welcome and thank you for the feedback

[@davidturcios1213]

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

[@CharlesNPhotography]

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

[@davidmill7289]

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

[@CharlesNPhotography]

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

[@konstantinosmastrodimas5522]

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]

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

[@johnison4102]

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]

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.

[@hurleygreen927]

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

[@CharlesNPhotography]

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

[@mcmathews3333]

Thank you Mr.Charles. Good informations shared.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

You are very welcome

[@sharadshirali1546]

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

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Glad to hear it!, and thanks for commenting.

[@savaspourouti173]

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

[@CharlesNPhotography]

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

[@blackmamba3427]

Awesome video and commentary 👌

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@rubberdiscoduck]

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]

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

[@stephanweiskorn6760]

Excellent video 😊!

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thank you very much!🙏

[@crapkiller3008]

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]

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

[@robertschweppenhauser9891]

Good video thanks Charles.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

You are very welcome 🙏

[@giladpeles9597]

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

[@giladpeles9597]

For macro

[@CharlesNPhotography]

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. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ2WfH9rg8uafKc

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Yes

[@nafizahmed4950]

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

[@CharlesNPhotography]

So nice of you

[@TheNakedrat]

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

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Yes, 67mm filters will fit.

[@Lightning-blaster]

I love photography thank you for this g!!

[@CharlesNPhotography]

My pleasure!!

[@derekgillan7314]

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]

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]

@@CharlesNPhotography Hi Charles, check out mine too. Scotland images kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bTZ4Swf7Jsps0

[@ajh5124]

Excellent review and how to use to maximize

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@randomuploads86]

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]

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]

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

[@granitecarver]

Thank You!

[@CharlesNPhotography]

You're welcome

[@johnnyglable]

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

[@CharlesNPhotography]

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]

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

[@CharlesNPhotography]

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

[@neoplasia9514]

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

[@CharlesNPhotography]

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

[@arnabchakraborty1885]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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

[@Motorhoming_Fun]

Is the lens hood a hb-32

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Yes it is a HB-32

[@jan-martinulvag1962]

Yes. True.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thank you🙏

[@TheSocialjerry]

Great video .... very informative

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thank you so much for your comment, very much appreciated

[@justus480]

What ND filter are you using?

[@CharlesNPhotography]

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

[@dilip1958]

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

[@CharlesNPhotography]

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

[@dilip1958]

@@CharlesNPhotography thanks

[@saraschils9426]

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]

Hello Sara, you would need a Macro lens, watch my video on taking Macro photos kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKPNapp3rd-ohtE

[@roybaker6366]

good clear video just got one.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

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

[@miamiSincar]

great video

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@adelboshra1235]

مفيش ترجمة

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thank you

[@lukelomwalongo1262]

How about portrait image of this lens?

[@CharlesNPhotography]

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]

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]

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

[@countbailiff3120]

@@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]

@@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.