A highly anticipated lens designed to meet the demands of professional sports photographers, the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S is a telephoto zoom lens that covers a focal length range of 120mm to 300mm with a fast, constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range. Inikon claims that it is the world’s first zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 to feature a built-in 1.4× teleconverter.
Part of the S-Line series of NIKKOR Z lenses, the new zoom gives photographers the flexibility to cover a wide range of sports scenes, from low-light indoor events like figure skating and basketball, to outdoor sports such as tennis and soccer, where photographers often work at varying distances from their subjects.
The built-in 1.4× teleconverter extends reach to a super-telephoto focal length of 420mm (the maximum aperture is f/4 when the built-in teleconverter is used) with a single easily accessible switch, while maintaining superior rendering performance. The lens is surprisingly nimble, weighing approximately 6 lbs (2,735 g), making it about 1.1 lbs (515 g) lighter than the AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR (released in 2020). The reduced weight and time saved switching equipment supports photographers’ ability to capture decisive moments in rapidly changing sports action.
- Delivers fast, highly precise, and smooth autofocus (AF) control with the Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM) – an AF drive actuator that combines a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) and a guide mechanism developed by Nikon – 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 center 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.
