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Certified Keeper Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S
89 PixelMeter Score 9 reviews
Certified Keeper Highest score Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art
95 PixelMeter Score 16 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Fast, accurate autofocus and effective vibration reduction
  • Relatively manageable weight for its class
  • Outstanding image quality and sharpness that rivals prime lenses
  • High versatility provided by the internal teleconverter and zoom range
  • Convenient design features including Arca-Swiss compatible foot
 Pros
  • Beautifully rendered bokeh and flare control
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Outstanding sharpness and image quality
  • Competitive pricing and robust build quality
  • Compact and lightweight design relative to its class
Cons Cons
  • Extremely high price point
  • Significant weight and size can cause fatigue during extended handheld use
  • Limitations in focal length for specific wildlife subjects
  • Missing ergonomic features like a control ring or detents
  • Operational quirks including potential for accidental switch activation and mounting issues
 Cons
  • Significant weight and size for extended use
  • Lack of internal stabilization and burst rate limitations on certain bodies
  • Optical trade-offs like vignetting and distortion at f/1.2
  • Limited close-focusing distance
  • Demanding focus precision due to shallow depth of field

Launch price Launch price $14,000 Launch price $1,599
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 120-300mm f/2.8 Focal length & aperture 85mm f/1.2
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon Z · Full-Frame Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 98 cm (0.25x) Close focus 84 cm (0.11x)
Filter thread Filter thread 112mm Filter thread 82mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Weight & size Weight & size 2735g (6 lb 0.5 oz) · 128 x 353.5 mm (5.04 x 13.92 in) Weight & size 905g (1 lb 15.9 oz) · 87.2 x 121.7 mm (3.43 x 4.79 in)

Announcement date Announcement date October 29, 2026 Announcement date September 8, 2026
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $14,000 Launch MSRP $1,599
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon Z Lens mount Sony E, L-Mount
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series — Lens line / series Art

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 120mm Focal length (wide) 85mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 300mm Focal length (tele) —
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8 Max aperture f/1.2
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22 Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades — Diaphragm blades 13

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 20° - 8° Diagonal angle of view 28.6°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 98 cm Minimum focus distance 84 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.25x Maximum magnification 0.11x

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 2735g (6 lb 0.5 oz) Weight 905g (1 lb 15.9 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 128mm (5.04 in) Maximum diameter 87.2mm (3.43 in)
Length Length 353.5mm (13.92 in) Length 121.7mm (4.79 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 112mm Filter thread 82mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None Weather sealing None
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included Tripod collar —

Elements Elements — Elements 17
Groups Groups — Groups 12

Aperture ring Aperture ring — Aperture ring Yes