Add MobiGyaan as a preferred source on GoogleNikon India has launched the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a professional telephoto zoom lens designed for full-frame FX-format mirrorless cameras. Part of Nikon’s S-Line, it is described as the world’s first interchangeable zoom lens to combine a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter.
The lens covers a 120-300mm focal length range, extending to 168-420mm with the built-in teleconverter. It weighs approximately 2,735 grams, making it around 515 grams lighter than the AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR released in 2020.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S Features
The NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S is designed for demanding photography scenarios, including wildlife, sports, and other fast-moving subjects. Its focal length range is suited to capturing birds in flight, animals in dense forests, and wildlife activity in low-light conditions such as dawn and dusk.
Nikon highlights the lens’ high-resolution optical performance and smooth, natural bokeh, with image rendering designed to remain comparable to that of a prime lens across the frame. The built-in teleconverter extends the focal length to 420mm while changing the maximum aperture from f/2.8 to f/4.
Autofocus & Optical Coatings
The lens uses Nikon’s Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM) autofocus drive system, designed to deliver fast, precise, and smooth focusing when tracking moving subjects. This can be useful for wildlife photography, sports, action, and other situations where subjects move unpredictably.
For challenging lighting conditions, the lens combines Meso Amorphous Coat with ARNEO Coat to suppress ghosting and flare. These coatings are intended to help maintain image quality when shooting against strong light or in scenes with shaded foliage and uneven lighting. The front element also features a fluorine coating.
Vibration Reduction
The lens offers up to 6.5 stops of vibration reduction at the center and edges of the frame when paired with a camera that supports Synchro VR. This helps compensate for camera shake during handheld photography, particularly when using longer focal lengths or shooting in situations where a tripod or monopod is impractical.
Design & Handling
The NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S features internal focusing and an internal zoom mechanism, keeping the lens’ overall length constant while focusing or zooming. Its construction uses a magnesium-alloy body with extensive sealing for dust- and drip-resistant performance.
For tripod use, the lens supports Arca-Swiss screw-type quick-release tripod clamps. Its tripod collar includes a rubber cushion and an integrated finger grip. The lens also supports front screw-on filters and rear slip-in filter holders.
Speaking on the launch, Sajjan Kumar, Managing Director, Nikon India Pvt. Ltd., said, “At Nikon India, we continuously strive to equip creators with cutting-edge imaging solutions that help them realise their creative vision. The NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S combines exceptional optical performance, extended reach, and unmatched versatility, making it an ideal companion for wildlife photographers seeking to capture distant and unpredictable subjects.”
Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S Specifications
- Model: JMA728DA
- Mount: Nikon Z mount
- Focal Length: 120-300mm; 168-420mm with built-in teleconverter
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.8; f/4 with built-in teleconverter
- Lens Type: Telephoto zoom lens with built-in teleconverter
- Format: Full-frame/FX-format (35mm)
- Minimum Focus Distance: 0.98m at 120mm, 0.99m at 135mm, 1.03m at 150mm, 1.21m at 180mm, 1.38m at 200mm, 1.8m at 250mm, and 2m at 300mm
- Autofocus: Yes
- Internal Focusing: Yes
- Filter Size: 112mm (P = 1.0mm)
- Weight: Approximately 2,735 grams
- Dimensions: Approximately 128 mm x 353.5mm (diameter x length)
- Lens Construction: 30 elements in 24 groups, including 8 elements in 5 groups in the built-in teleconverter, 1 ED element, 1 Super ED element, 1 aspherical element, 1 fluorite element, and 1 SR element
- Coatings: Meso Amorphous Coat, ARNEO Coat, and fluorine-coated front element
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.18x at 150mm; 0.25x at 210mm with the built-in teleconverter
- Diaphragm Blades: 9 rounded blades
- Vibration Reduction: Up to 6.5 stops with a compatible camera supporting Synchro VR
The lens’ minimum angle of view is 20° 20′ to 8° 10′ in FX format without the teleconverter and 14° 40′ to 5° 15′ with it. In DX format, the corresponding ranges are 13° 20′ to 5° 20′ and 9° 40′ to 3° 50′, respectively.
In the box, Nikon includes the LC-112B front lens cap, LF-N1 rear lens cap, HB-120 lens hood, LN-4 lens strap, and CL-L3 lens case.
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S has an MRP of ₹14,99,995 and will be available through Nikon outlets across India from mid-November 2026.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S Price in India & Availability
- Price: ₹14,99,995 (MRP)
- Availability: Mid-November 2026 through Nikon outlets across India