Fatford Loc: Rock Hill, South Carolina

I have a question for anyone who has used both mentioned lenses. I am planning a trip next year to Ireland and Scotland and am looking to carry only necessary equipment. I have a Nikon 18-105 that I use on my D5500. I am thinking about the extra reach of the 18-140 for the landscape.
Has anyone used both lenses and what is your opinion of each.
I just read some bad reviews on lens creep on the 18-200 and 18-300 Nikkor lenses so those are out of the running. The 18-140 had good reviews. I was just wondering if it was worth trading in my 18-105 for the 18-140.
Thank you in advance for your honest opinions.

Quixdraw Loc: x

I shot my recent thread In an Odd Light with an 18-140 on a D2x. I like the lens. D2x is a 12.3MP Dx camera. You can take a look and see what the lens will do.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

I've used them both. I wouldn't sell one for the other, just for this one trip. Owning both isn't useful either. The longer focal length is useful, if it was a 'free' (cost neutral) exchange.

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

I would sell the 18-105 and buy the 18-140. It doesn't make sense to have 2 overlapping lenses like that.
The 18-140 will give you that little bit of extra reach that might make a difference in getting the capture you want.

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stanikon Loc: Deep in the Heart of Texas

If the financial considerations are moot, then look at it this way: you can always use the 18-140 to achieve a focal length of 105 but there is no way you can zoom to 140 with the 18-105.

Ichiban365

I have both of these lenses. I cannot see any difference between them as far as image quality goes. Some people say the 18-105 produces soft images, but I don't agree, at least with my example. I have had the 18-105 since 2009 and it stayed on my D60 almost all the time. I bought the 18-140 two years ago, from MPB.com in like new condition at a very reasonable price - I would not have paid full price for a new one, given the minor differences. The differences are obviously a bit more reach, and the 18-140 has a metal mount. I have not had a problem with the plastic mount on the 18-105.
Before I bought the 18-140, I did buy a used 18-200 from Craigslist. I sold it shortly after. That lens really did produce soft images. Maybe I got a bad one, maybe that was why it was on Craigslist, but I would not want to take that lens on a trip and come home with sub-optimal results. That lens was clearly inferior to either the 18-105 or 18-140.
So which lens do I use on my D5500? It is really hard to say, either one will give great results. I would not advise trading the 18-105 at this point. I would use the money for a 10-20mm, which will be great for landscapes and will give you more options than the extra few mm on the 18-140 would.
One thing to watch for: the 18-140 used to be made in Thailand, which mine is. Now it seems to be made in China. I would not buy a Chinese made lens. The quality may be the same but I will not support the policies of the Chinese government. Just my preference. Unfortunately, MPB.com never shows the country of manufacture in the photos of the lenses, because it is usually next to the serial number.

ClarkJohnson Loc: Fort Myers, FL and Cohasset, MA

As you know, Nikon offers a variety of 18-xxx options for DX bodies. I have owned and tried them all. The 18-140 seems to be the sweet spot in the line-up for IQ, versatility and handling. I now use it (with FTZ) on my Z50. It is not imperative that you switch to this lens for your trip, but you might consider it when thinking about your long-term needs.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Some lenses, within the same focal length, tend to perform better than others. It could be sample variation or it could be something else that I cannot explain. My sample of the 18-105 never satisfied my needs when it came to sharpness.
About a couple of years ago I bought the 18-200 VR at a most reasonable price and in excellent condition. It is true that the lens creeps mainly when extended, assuming it is kept in a vertical position. I cannot say that has been an issue for me. I do not carry the lens extended and when I need to extend the lens I use a rubber band to control the creeping. Useless to say that if the lens is on a tripod creeping will not occur unless the lens is tilted.

I have been happy with the 18-200 VR, especially when I cannot use a tripod. The images from my sample are sharp, far better than what I got with the 18-105. I have never used the 18-140 but I have seen it has good reviews. In my humble opinion if you need the extra reach you should buy the 18-140 but do not buy the new lens just because you think or have read that it is sharper. Apart from small variations modern lenses are sharp when we do our part.

starlifter Loc: Towson, MD

I have used the 18-200 on my D7200. The sharpness is spetacular. Lens creap was a minor issue not a game changer.

ELNikkor

I've used both, and much prefer the 18-140. The 18-140 is a more recent design and more versatile. You will appreciate it far beyond the trip to Ireland. Get the 18-140 now, shoot with both for awhile and see if you can think of any reason at all to keep both. If not, sell the 18-105.

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

Both lenses are fine. However I see no practical reason to go for the 18-140 if you already have the 18-105, not enough of an improvement. If you need more reach, then consider something that takes you from 105mm range to however much reach you desire. Or a replacement that will cover more range. Just remember that with most zooms, esp. with big multipliers (beyond the 5.8X you have now) that they will often be softer at the long end. If possible, try before you buy.

maxlieberman Loc: 19027

I have the Nikkor 10-105, and wish I had purchased the 18-140 instead. My walking around lens is a Sigma 18-300, so I rarely use the 18-105.

RKL349 Loc: Connecticut

Note that there were two versions of the 18-200mm lens. I had the newer version of the 18-200 and it was on my D7200 95% of the time. I cannot recall it ever suffering from lens creep, but that is just my experience. No longer have it when I moved to the z series of mirrorless cameras.

RoswellAlien

I keep the 18-300 on a D500 and have never had an issue. Heavier and bigger than what’s been mentioned but have taken it to Europe twice (pre COVID-19). The point is, what works best for you.

KLambar Loc: New Jersey

The 18-140mm lens has been main lens when I travel.