Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM.

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Release Year 2013 2007
Release Date
MSRP 599 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Lens Type Superzoom Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
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 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
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
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Focal Length 18-140 mm 18-250 mm
Zoom Range 122 mm 232 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 74 mm
Length 97 mm 84 mm
Weight 490 gr 430 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-32 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A