Introduction When we analyzed the optical performance of the earlier Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED on the new Nikon D7100, we discovered that the modestly priced ($480) ‘super-zoom’ was the best in its class. Since then we’ve had the opportunity to put the latest version of that lens, the stabilized Nikkor 18-140mm f3.5-5.6 ED VR model through our usual tests in our labs.At $600, the new model caries a price premium over the similar looking 2006 version. But, it does now feature built-in optical image stabilization, in addition to the usual ultrasonic type AF motor. It also