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Nikon Z-mount lens lineup developments

Overview

Nikon’s NIKKOR Z lens series has seen ongoing evaluations of existing hardware alongside the introduction of new professional optics. Early assessments of the lineup focused on the performance and value of wide-angle options, such as the NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S and the 14-24mm f/2.8 S.

More recent developments indicate an expansion into professional telephoto lenses. Nikon released the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, which features a more compact design and improved autofocus motors.

Nikon has now officially unveiled the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, described as the “world’s first constant f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens featuring a built-in 1.4x teleconverter.” Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras, the lens provides a focal length range of 120mm to 300mm at f/2.8, extending to 168mm–420mm at f/4 when the integrated teleconverter is engaged via a built-in switch.

Optimized for sports and wildlife photography, the lens utilizes Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM) for high-speed, silent, and precise autofocus control and offers up to 6.5 stops of vibration reduction. The magnesium alloy construction weighs approximately 2.73 kg, making it roughly 515g lighter than the previous AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR DSLR model. It features an internal zoom mechanism, weather sealing, support for both front screw-in and rear drop-in filters, and an Arca-Swiss compatible tripod collar. Scheduled for a November 2026 release, the lens is priced at 2,549,800 yen in Japan, approximately 99,999 yuan in China, and around £13,999 in the UK.

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Nikon · Sony

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 16 sources
    Nikon announces NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens

    Nikon has released the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a professional sports lens featuring a built-in 1.4x teleconverter and constant f/2.8 aperture.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Nikon announces new Z-mount telephoto lens developments

    Nikon introduces the lightweight Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II and announces the development of the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S with an integrated teleconverter.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Nikon NIKKOR Z series lenses reviewed and listed

    Reviews and retail listings cover Nikon NIKKOR Z series lenses, including the 20mm f/1.8 S and the 14-24mm f/2.8 S.

Sources

absolutegeeks.com · camerajabber.com · d-pixx.de · dealtikka.com · fstoppers.com · game.techbang.com.tw · newsshooter.com · nikonrumors.com · nofilmschool.com · photozone.de · pixfan.com · provideocoalition.com · recensionedigitale.it · slashcam.de · smartphonology.it · thenewcamera.com · thesocieties.net · tuttoperinternet.it · webwire.com · zdnet.co.kr

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