Product Description
The ultimate expression of a professional super-telephoto zoom.
The best in the field see what’s coming; the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S delivers the performance to meet it. A zoom range perfect for the unpredictability of sports and wildlife, plus a built-in 1.4x teleconverter to reach even farther. The flexibility of f/2.8, relentless AF accuracy and handheld agility—all with extraordinary image quality comparable to a prime lens. This is peak performance for those at the peak of their craft.
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• Delivers fast, highly precise, and smooth autofocus (AF) control with the Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM)4 to track rapidly moving athletes.
• Features Meso Amorphous Coat, which offers the best anti-reflection performance in Nikon history, and ARNEO Coat to effectively suppress ghosting and flare for clear images, even in situations where light sources are likely to enter the frame.
• Powerful 6.5-stop vibration reduction (VR) performance at the centre and edges of the frame when used with a camera that supports Synchro VR.
• Features an internal focusing (IF) system and an internal zoom mechanism that keep the overall length of the lens constant during focusing or zooming.
• Supports Arca-Swiss tripod heads for smoother mounting and removal of the lens.
• The tripod collar features a rubber cushion and integrated finger grip for stable portability.
• Supports both front screw-on filters and rear slip-in filter holders.
• Includes the HB-120 Bayonet Hood, which has no protruding parts and is easy to attach and remove, allowing convenient storage and easy handling.
• Offers high durability using magnesium alloy and superior dust- and drip-resistant performance through extensive sealing.
One lens. So many stories.
Your position may be fixed, but your perspective doesn’t have to be. With a single lens, you can seamlessly move from the unfolding action to the defining moment.
The world’s first f/2.8 zoom with a built-in teleconverter.1
Without changing your grip or taking your eye off the action, engage the built-in 1.4x optical teleconverter and reach up to 420mm f/4.
630mm equiv. with DX Crop Mode.
Activate DX Crop Mode an extend your reach up to a 630mm equiv. angle of view. On the Z9, you can even set DX Crop Mode to activate automatically when the teleconverter is engaged.2
Extraordinary image quality.
A pinnacle of optical craftsmanship, the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S delivers performance comparable to Nikon’s legendary prime lenses.
Nikon’s most advanced anti-glare coatings.
Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat suppress ghosting and flare, preserving exceptional clarity, contrast and colour, even in harsh backlighting.
Powerful image stabilization.
Up to 6.5-stops3 of Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization for panning with fast action, using slower shutter speeds and maximizing available light.
The flexibility of f/2.8.
Increase shutter speed to freeze fast action, lower ISO to reduce noise, transform busy backgrounds into beautiful bokeh and shoot in whatever light is available.
Next-generation focus performance.
In fast-paced moments, subject, distance and composition change in an instant. The Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S has the AF performance to keep up.
Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM)
Nikon’s most advanced AF motor, driving focus elements with extraordinary speed, accuracy and quietness.
60% shorter AF scan time.4
Faster focus acquisition, even when your subject is initially out of focus.
Optimized for high frame rates.
New control algorithm guarantees peak performance from the fastest Nikon Z professional cameras—both today and in the future.
Built for hardworking pros.
Fewer elements. Lighter weight.
Thanks to thinner lens elements, a reduction in the number of elements and an optimized lens barrel, the Nikkor Z 120-300mm TC VR S is approx. 1.5 lb (705 g) lighter than its F mount predecessor.5
Stable, consistent balance.
The lens centre of gravity is nearer to the camera body for more controlled panning, and because the lens has internal zoom, that centre of gravity never changes.
Dual filter options.
Compatible with your setup and workflow. 112mm screw-on front filters and 46mm slip-in rear filters can be used individually or together.
Arca-Swiss Tripod Foot
Securely mounts to screw-type Arca-Swiss-compatible clamps with no additional plate required.6
Crafted to the highest standard.
The S-Line emblem emphasizes the lens’s professional position within the Nikon lineup, signaling that it has met the highest benchmark of optical excellence, advanced engineering and premium craftsmanship.
Nikon’s unrivaled professional f/2.8 lenses.
The Nikkor Z 120-300mm TC VR S joins four other Nikkor Z f/2.8 professional lenses united by extraordinary image quality, beautiful background separation and exceptional autofocus performance: the Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S, NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II and the Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S.
- Among full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras according to Nikon research as of October 27, 2026
- The [Cycle image area using built-in TC] function is supported by the Nikon Z9 with firmware C:5.30 or later.
- Based on CIPA 2024 standards. Yaw/Pitch/Roll compensation performance when mounted on the Z6III, without a teleconverter attached (at the telephoto end, in [NORMAL] mode)
- At the wide-angle end, compared to the AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR. Scan time has been reduced by approx. 30% at the telephoto end.
- Compared to the AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR with AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III attached.
- The tripod collar of this lens is designed for use with screw-type Arca-Swiss-compatible clamps. Lever-type clamps may not provide sufficient stability and are not recommended.
- Use of the Recall focus position function requires updating compatible equipment to the latest firmware.
- Complete dust- and drip-resistance is not guaranteed in all situations.
Additional Details
| MPN | 20135 |
|---|---|
| Available for Special Order | No Return Or Exchanges (except for items defective out of the box within 7 days of original purchase) |
