Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S Lens
Description / Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S Lens
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S Super Telephoto Zoom Lens
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.
WARNING: Do not use this product if you have a pacemaker or other medical device. The magnet or magnets in this product could cause medical devices to malfunction.
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 teleconverter1
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 color, 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.
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 center of gravity is nearer to the camera body for more controlled panning, and because the lens has internal zoom, that center 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
Stable, consistent balance.
The lens center of gravity is nearer to the camera body for more controlled panning, and because the lens has internal zoom, that center of gravity never changes.
1Among full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras according to Nikon research as of October 27, 2026
2The [Cycle image area using built-in TC] function is supported by the Nikon Z9 with firmware C:5.30 or later.
3Based 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)
4At 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.
5Compared to the AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR with AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III attached.
6The 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.