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Extended reach without changing lenses
This Nikon Z super-telephoto zoom combines a 120–300mm f/2.8 range with a built-in teleconverter for 168–420mm f/4 coverage, while keeping Vibration Reduction, internal focusing, and flexible 112mm screw-on or 46mm slip-in filter options in one lens.
- Focal Length 120–300mm; 168–420mm with built-in TC
- Maximum Aperture f/2.8; f/4 with built-in TC
- Mount Nikon Z
- Filter Size 112mm screw-on; 46mm slip-in

Product Highlights
- 120–300mm zoom range with f/2.8 maximum aperture
- Built-in teleconverter extends coverage to 168–420mm at f/4
- Nikon Z mount for FX and DX-format cameras
- Vibration Reduction image stabilization
- 30 elements in 24 groups with fluorite, ED, Super ED, SR, and aspherical elements
- SSVCM autofocus actuator with internal focusing
- 112mm screw-on and 46mm slip-in filter support
Product Information

The NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S is a Nikon Z-mount super-telephoto zoom for FX and DX-format cameras. Its built-in teleconverter extends the lens from a 120–300mm f/2.8 range to 168–420mm at f/4.
Telephoto reach with a built-in teleconverter
Use the lens at 120–300mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, or engage the built-in teleconverter for 168–420mm coverage at f/4. The optical construction uses 30 elements in 24 groups and includes fluorite, ED, Super ED, SR, high refractive index, and aspherical elements.

Built for controlled focusing
Vibration Reduction, autofocus with an SSVCM actuator, and internal focusing support the focusing system. The focus-limit switch offers FULL (infinity to 0.98m) and infinity to 6m positions.
Filter and carrying options
The lens accepts 112mm screw-on filters and 46mm slip-in filters with the supplied holder. Nikon includes front and rear caps, an HB-120 lens hood, LN-4 lens strap, and CL-L3 lens case.

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LC-112B Front Lens Cap
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LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
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HB-120 Lens Hood
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LN-4 Lens Strap
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CL-L3 Lens Case
| Lens | |
|---|---|
| Mount Type | Nikon Z mount |
| Lens Type | Super Telephoto, Zoom |
| Compatible Formats | FX, DX |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.5x |
| Focal Length | 120–300mm without built-in teleconverter; 168–420mm with built-in teleconverter |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 without built-in teleconverter; f/4 with built-in teleconverter |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 without built-in teleconverter; f/32 with built-in teleconverter |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Elements / Groups | 30 / 24 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| High Refractive Index Elements | Yes |
| Fluorite Elements | 1 |
| ED Glass Elements | 1 |
| Super ED Glass Elements | 1 |
| SR Elements | 1 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ARNEO Coat | Yes |
| Fluorine Coat | Yes |
| Meso-Amorphous Coating | Yes |
| Focus and Stabilization | |
|---|---|
| Vibration Reduction | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| AF Actuator | SSVCM |
| Focus Mode | Auto, Manual |
| Focus Limit Switch | FULL (infinity to 0.98m) and infinity to 6m |
| 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; 2m at 300mm |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.18x at 150mm without built-in teleconverter; 0.25x at 210mm with built-in teleconverter |
| Angle of View | |
|---|---|
| FX Format | 20°20′ to 8°10′ without built-in teleconverter; 14°40′ to 5°15′ with built-in teleconverter |
| DX Format | 13°20′ to 5°20′ without built-in teleconverter; 9°40′ to 3°50′ with built-in teleconverter |
| Filters and Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 112mm (P = 1.0mm) |
| Accepted Filter Types | 112mm screw-on and 46mm slip-in with supplied holder |
| Dimensions | Approx. 128mm × 353.5mm (5.1 in. × 1 ft 2 in.) |
| Weight | Approx. 2735g (6 lb 0.5 oz / 101 oz) |






