Nikon India Pvt. Ltd. has launched the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a professional telephoto zoom lens for full-frame FX-format mirrorless cameras. Part of Nikon’s S-Line, it is 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 weighs approximately 2,735g, about 515g less than its predecessor, the AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR, released in 2020.

Key features: Nikon NIKKOR Z

The lens covers a 120–300mm focal length range and is intended for wildlife photography, including birds in flight, fast-moving animals, subjects in dense forests and wildlife activity at dawn and dusk.

It also supports long-range photography requiring precision and detail from a distance. Its optical design delivers high resolution and smooth, natural bokeh, with rendering performance comparable to that of a prime lens across the frame.

Other features include:

• Autofocus: Nikon’s Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM) autofocus drive system provides fast, precise and smooth focusing when tracking moving subjects, including animals, birds in flight, athletes, vehicles and performers. It supports wildlife, sports and action photography.
• Optical coatings: Meso Amorphous Coat, which Nikon describes as delivering the highest anti-reflection performance in its history, works alongside ARNEO Coat to suppress ghosting and flare in challenging lighting conditions, including strong backlighting, shaded foliage and low light.
• Vibration reduction: The lens offers up to 6.5 stops of vibration reduction (VR) at the centre and edges of the frame when used with a camera that supports Synchro VR. This helps reduce camera shake during handheld shooting and provides flexibility when a tripod or monopod is impractical.
• Handling and durability: Internal focusing (IF) and an internal zoom mechanism keep the lens’s overall length constant during focusing and zooming. The lens supports Arca-Swiss screw-type quick-release tripod clamps and features a tripod collar with a rubber cushion and integrated finger grip. It accommodates front screw-on filters and rear slip-in filter holders, and includes the HB-120 Bayonet Hood. Its magnesium-alloy construction and extensive sealing provide dust- and drip-resistant performance.

Quick Specs: Nikon NIKKOR Z

• 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: Zoom, teleconverter, telephoto, super telephoto
• Format: Full-frame/FX-format (35mm)
• Minimum focus distance: 0.98m (120mm), 0.99m (135mm), 1.03m (150mm), 1.21m (180mm), 1.38m (200mm), 1.8m (250mm), 2m (300mm)
• Autofocus: Yes
• Internal focusing: Yes
• Filter size: 112mm (P = 1.0mm)
• Weight: Approx. 2,735g
• Dimensions (D × L): Approx. 128 × 353.5mm
• Lens construction: 30 elements in 24 groups, including 8 elements in 5 groups in the built-in teleconverter, 1 ED, 1 Super ED, 1 aspherical, 1 fluorite and 1 SR lens element; Meso Amorphous Coat, ARNEO Coat and fluorine-coated front element
• Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.18x at 150mm; 0.25x at 210mm with built-in teleconverter
• Minimum angle of view: FX-format: 20° 20′–8° 10′ without teleconverter, 14° 40′–5° 15′ with teleconverter; DX-format: 13° 20′–5° 20′ without teleconverter, 9° 40′–3° 50′ with teleconverter
• Diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)
• Supplied accessories: LC-112B front lens cap, LF-N1 rear lens cap, HB-120 lens hood, LN-4 lens strap, CL-L3 lens case

Pricing and availability

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S will be available through Nikon outlets across India from mid-November 2026 at an MRP of Rs. 14,99,995.

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.