Nikon Corporation is currently developing the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a telephoto zoom lens designed for full-frame (FX-format) mirrorless cameras. The NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S belongs to the “S-Line” series of NIKKOR Z lenses; thanks to a built-in teleconverter that extends the focal length by 1.4x, this telephoto zoom lens covers a focal range spanning from 120mm to 420mm.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S Lens is now listed at B&H. the price is not revealed yet.
Rumors regarding the Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S have been circulating for quite some time, but with today’s announcement of its development, those rumors have been officially confirmed. This bright lens covers a range of 120mm to 420mm (when utilizing the teleconverter) and is expected to prove highly effective for shooting indoor sports and similar events. While the exact timing of the official launch remains unknown, Nikon typically releases a lens within one to four months of its initial development announcement; consequently, there is a strong possibility that this lens will make its debut by this coming autumn.
MELVILLE, NY (May 7, 2026) — Nikon 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 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.