Breaking News: First Reported on Robert G Allen Photography: Nikon is developing the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S Lens, a telephoto zoom lens with a built-in 1.4× teleconverter
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Nikon D3x with the Nikkor AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens.
One of my all time favorite lens for portraits was the Nikon Nikkor AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II F- mount lens. If this new Z lens is even close to the performance of the older lens (which I’m sure it will be or better), this is sure to be a popular addition to the Z line of optics.
“SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 7 May 2026 - Nikon Australia is pleased to announce the development of the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a telephoto zoom lens compatible with full-frame FX-format Nikon mirrorless cameras.
As part of the S-Line series of NIKKOR Z lenses, the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S is a telephoto zoom lens offering a focal length range of 120mm to 420mm, enabled by a built-in teleconverter that extends its focal length by 1.4×. The superior optical performance and mobility of this lens will support professional photographers' imaging expression in genres such as sports photography and beyond.
Nikon will continue to pursue a new dimension in optical performance while meeting users' needs, contributing to the development of imaging culture, with the hope of expanding possibilities for imaging expression.”
Let me know in the comments below (no sign-in required) what your thoughts are on this new lens. I know I’m excited about it.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens
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