Nikon has announced the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a fast telephoto zoom for Z-mount mirrorless cameras with a teleconverter built into the lens. Nikon lists it at $13,999.95, with sales expected in mid-November 2026.
The big idea: a built-in 1.4x teleconverter
Flip the built-in lever and the lens goes from 120-300mm f/2.8 to 168-420mm f/4. There is no stopping to unscrew anything and no extra piece to carry. For sports, wildlife and events, that means two lenses' worth of reach in one body.
Key features
- 120-300mm constant f/2.8 zoom, S-Line optics for Nikon Z mount
- Built-in 1.4x teleconverter: 168-420mm at f/4
- Built-in Vibration Reduction (VR)
- Voice-coil autofocus motors for quick, quiet focusing
- Closest focus 1.8 m at 250mm and 2 m at 300mm
- About 2.73 kg (6 lb), roughly 515 g lighter than Nikon's older AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E
- 112mm screw-on filters, or 46mm slip-in filters with the supplied holder
- HB-120 bayonet hood included
Who it is for
Sports shooters, wildlife photographers and anyone covering events from a distance who wants f/2.8 and a longer reach without swapping lenses mid-game.
Interested?
Ask the Impulse Cameras team in Oak Creek about pricing and availability, or check the product page on our site.
Specifications and price as announced by Nikon on October 29, 2026; via Nikon Rumors and DPReview. Photo: Nikon. Final price and ship date can change; confirm with us.