Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Release Year 2013 2009
Release Date
MSRP 599 USD 2399 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 140 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 21 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Focal Length 18-140 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 122 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 78 mm 87 mm
Length 97 mm 209 mm
Weight 490 gr 1540 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-32 HB-48
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A