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Key Features
- Full-frame telephoto zoom with constant f/2.8 bright aperture
- Integrated 1.4x teleconverter extends reach to 168–420mm
- Silky Swift Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for high-speed AF performance
- Up to 6.5 stops of optical stabilization via Synchro VR
- Premium optics featuring Aspherical, SR, ED, and Super ED elements
- Meso Amorphous & ARNEO anti-reflection coatings suppress flare and ghosting
- Dual control setup: Programmable Fn Ring and Click Control Ring
- Versatile filter support via 46mm drop-in slot or 112mm front threads
- Integrated Arca-type compatible tripod foot
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OVERVIEW
High-Speed Super-Telephoto Zoom
Combining prime-lens speed and clarity with super-telephoto flexibility, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S is an extraordinary tool engineered for sports, action, and wildlife. Built around a fast f/2.8 constant aperture and cutting-edge optical, stabilization, and AF systems, this lens stands apart with its built-in 1.4x teleconverter—allowing you to instantly extend reach to an effective 168–420mm f/4 at the flick of a switch.
Integrated 1.4x Teleconverter
Instant Reach: Flip the built-in lever to instantly transition from a 120–300mm f/2.8 to a 168–420mm f/4 lens setup.
Optical Optimization: Custom-matched to the internal glass elements, maintaining pristine image quality and full weather-sealed integrity without adding external bulk.
Flagship S-Line Optics
Shallow Depth & Low Light: The bright f/2.8 aperture isolates subjects against distracting backgrounds and excels in challenging lighting conditions.
Advanced Element Design: Features Super ED, ED, SR (Short-Wavelength Refractive), and Aspherical elements to eliminate chromatic aberrations, color fringing, and distortion.
Compact Color Precision: The specialized SR element refracts short-wavelength light for ultra-accurate color rendering in a streamlined lens design.
Silky Swift VCM Autofocus
Magnet-Driven Precision: The Silky Swift Voice Coil Motor (VCM) utilizes magnetic drive technology and a guide-bar mechanism for rapid, whisper-quiet, and ultra-smooth focus tracking.
Prime-Beating Speed: Outperforms traditional telephoto zooms with up to 30% faster AF speeds than the famed 400mm f/2.8 prime.
Cinema Ready: Extremely quiet operation with suppressed focus breathing for seamless video capture.
Edge-to-Edge Image Stabilization
6.5-Stop VR: Built-in Vibration Reduction compensates for up to 6.5 stops of camera shake across the entire frame for steady handheld shooting.
Synchro VR Support: Combines in-lens optical VR with compatible Z-series in-body sensor stabilization for maximum performance.
Anti-Reflective Coatings
Meso Amorphous & ARNEO: Advanced multi-coating technology suppresses ghosting, flare, and reflections from all light angles, maintaining rich contrast and true-to-life colors in severe backlighting.
Ergonomic & Portable Design
Lightweight Handling: Engineered with thinner glass elements and streamlined mechanics to reduce overall weight without compromising optical quality.
Weather-Sealed Construction: Comprehensive rubber gaskets shield against dust, moisture, and harsh environments.
Custom Control & Memory: Features programmable L-Fn buttons and a Memory Set button to instantly recall saved focus positions using the Fn ring.
Integrated Mount & Filters: Features an Arca-type tripod foot, a compact tapered hood, and support for both 112mm front-thread filters and 46mm drop-in filters.
Extended Reach: Fully compatible with external Z-Teleconverters (TC-1.4x and TC-2x) in addition to the built-in 1.4x TC.
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lens specification
| Lens Min. Focus Distance | From Camera Sensor: 3.2' / 98 cm (Wide) to 6.6' / 2 m (Tele) |
| Lens Filter Size | 112mm |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 20° 20' to 8° 10' |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Mount Type | Nikon Z |
| Focal Length | 120 to 300mm |
| Weight | 6 lb / 2735 g |
| Dimensions | 0.4 x 1.2' / 128 x 353.5 mm (Diameter x Length) |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Removable and Rotating Collar |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.18 to 0.25x Magnification |
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