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Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S

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Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S

Focal length
120–300 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
2,735 g
Filter diameter
112 mm
Min. focus distance
98 cm
Length
353.5 mm

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At a Glance

The Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S is a telephoto zoom for full frame (Nikon Z). It covers 120-300 mm at a constant f/2.8. It has autofocus and optical stabilization. It weighs 2735 g. Minimum focus distance is 98 cm.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Events
  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • At 2.7 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
  • Large 112 mm filter thread: screw-in filters are correspondingly large.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
120 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
30
Groups
24
Weight
2,735 g (6.03 lb)
Filter diameter
112 mm
Min. focus distance
98 cm at 120 mm · 200 cm at 300 mm
Length
353.5 mm (13.92 in)
Diameter
128 mm (5.04 in)
Released
November 2026

Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com, nikon.com, nikon.de

Last checked: October 29, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S fit?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 180-450 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:
Nikon Z5IIC, Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5II, Nikon Z6III, Nikon Z8, Nikon Zf, Nikon Z9, Nikon Z5, Nikon Z6II, Nikon Z7II, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z7
APS-C:
Nikon Z50II, Nikon Z30, Nikon Z fc, Nikon Z50

Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensNikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR SNikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR STamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 DI III RXDNikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Focal length120-300 mm100-400 mm70-300 mm70-200 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/4.5-5.6f/4.5-6.3f/2.8
Weight2,735 g1,355 g580 g1,440 g
Filter diameter112 mm77 mm67 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance98 cm75 cm80 cm50 cm
Length353.5 mm222 mm150.3 mm220 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes

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Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S: FAQ

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S has autofocus.

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S weigh?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S weighs 2,735 g. It is 353.5 mm long with a diameter of 128 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S use?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S takes 112 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S is 98 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 180-450 mm in full-frame terms.

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