NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S

S-Line

Full frame
VR
SSVCM
M
ARNEO
IZ
FL
SR
SUPER ED
ED
AS
SIC
IF
M/A
Fluorine coat
E
2735 g

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Overview

The world's first*¹ telephoto zoom lens that combines a constant f/2.8*² maximum aperture with a built-in teleconverter, covering a versatile 120-420 mm focal length range.
- *1As of October 29, 2026. Based on Nikon research.
- *2f/4 when using a teleconverter.
Exceptional image quality comparable to a prime lens, achieved with a fast aperture, superb optical system and advanced lens coatings, makes subjects stand out throughout the entire zoom range, even when using the built-in teleconverter.
High-speed, high-precision autofocus enabled with Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM) as well as powerful Vibration Reduction supports the capture of sharp images in sports photography and across a wide variety of other shooting situations.
Despite featuring a built-in 1.4 x teleconverter, its lightweight design delivers outstanding agility to help you never miss a decisive moment.
High functionality and operability for comfortable shooting even in demanding situations.

Specifications

Focal length	Without built-in teleconverter: 120-300 mm With built-in teleconverter: 168-420 mm
Maximum aperture	Without built-in teleconverter: f/2.8 With built-in teleconverter: f/4
Minimum aperture	Without built-in teleconverter: f/22 With built-in teleconverter: f/32
Lens construction	30 elements in 24 groups (including 8 elements in 5 groups in the built-in teleconverter, 1 ED glass, 1 Super ED glass, 1 aspherical lens, 1 fluorite lens and 1 SR lens elements, elements with Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat, and a fluorine-coated front lens element)
Angle of view	FX format, without built-in teleconverter: 20°20' - 8°10' FX format, with built-in teleconverter: 14°40' - 5°50' DX format, without built-in teleconverter: 13°20' - 5°20' DX format, with built-in teleconverter: 9°40' - 3°50'
Minimum focus distance (measured from focal plane)	120 mm zoom position: 0.98 m (3.22 ft) 135 mm zoom position: 0.99 m (3.25 ft) 150 mm zoom position: 1.03 m (3.38 ft) 180 mm zoom position: 1.21 m (3.97 ft) 200 mm zoom position: 1.38 m (4.53 ft) 250 mm zoom position: 1.8 m (5.91 ft) 300 mm zoom position: 2 m (6.57 ft) The focal length when using the built-in teleconverter is 1.4x the value without it, but the minimum focus distance will remain the same.
Maximum reproduction ratio	Without built-in teleconverter: 0.18x at a focal length of 150 mm With built-in teleconverter: 0.25x at a focal length of 210 mm* *150 mm on focal length scale.
Diaphragm blades	9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Filter-attachment size	Filter attachment point at the end of the lens: 112 mm (P = 1.0 mm) Filter attachment point on the slip-in filter holder: 46 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Dimensions	Approximately 128 mm/5.1 in. maximum diameter x 353.5 mm/1 ft 2 in. (distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange)
Weight	Approximately 2,735 g/6 lb 0.5 oz
Supplied accessories	LC-112B Front Lens Cap, LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap, HB-120 Lens Hood, LN-4 Lens Strap, CL-L3 Lens Case