Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S
Announced October 29, 2026
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Reviewer Consensus
Exceptional
This lens offers exceptional versatility and prime-level image quality with an integrated teleconverter for quick reach adjustments. While it delivers fast, sharp performance for sports and wildlife, the high cost and significant weight may be prohibitive for some users.
Weighted from 8 reviewer scores
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
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
- Launch price $14,000 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 120-300mm f/2.8
- Mount & coverage Nikon Z Full-Frame
- Stabilization Optical IS
- Close focus 98–200 cm (0.25x)
- Filter thread 112mm
- Weight & size 2735g (6 lb 0.5 oz) · 128 x 353.5 mm (5.04 x 13.92 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 8 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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[T]his is an absolutely fantastic lens with excellent field image quality, beautiful rendering, and a very appealing combination of zoom range, aperture, and of course, that internal teleconverter.
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As you can see from the images that I captured, the lens is as advertised. It is extremely versatile having the 120 to 300 and then when you need it going and throwing in that teleconverter will get the job done.
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It is an amazing lens. Yes, a fair bit of money, but that's the price of a lens with a complexity and convenience.
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Besides the fast aperture and zooming ability, the clear strength of this lens is just how flexible it is. You can take it and a two times teleconverter and cover a huge range of different shooting situations without ever having to take any other lens with you.
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It is a beautiful lens. It was tracking and staying with the runners going through the bright highlights in Central Park on the walkways as well.
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So if you want fast sharp images for wildlife and sports, this is definitely the lens you want to look at for Nikon.
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For me, it's such an incredibly versatile lens. And there's power in that versatility.
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You'll see here throughout this video, the image quality is absolutely spectacular. And there's no difference between using the TC and not using the TC.
