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Nikon has announced it is developing a 120-300mm F2.8 zoom lens with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter.
The Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S will not only offer a longer alternative to a traditional 70-200mm F2.8 but, at the flick of a switch, will turn into a 168-420mm F4, extending its reach and its flexibility.
No further details have been revealed, other than reference to the needs of professional photographers which, along with the S series designation, is likely to give an indication of a fairly substantial price tag. The announcement has been accompanied by a pretty final-looking product rendering, so we doubt we’ll have to wait long to find out more.
Nikon already has an ‘S-Line’ 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 variable aperture zoom, which has a list price of $3000, but we suspect a more meaningful reference point is the Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S, which was launched for $14,700.
Anyone who’s used one of Nikon’s recent lenses with the built-in TC is likely to be trying not to think too much about the reassuringly damped ‘thunk’ as the large thumb switch on the side of the barrel slots the teleconverter into place.
Nikon is developing the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a telephoto zoom lens with a built-in 1.4× teleconverter
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.
For more information about the latest Nikon products, including the vast collection of NIKKOR Z lenses and the entire line of Z series cameras, please visit nikonusa.com.
*The S-Line is a grade of NIKKOR Z lenses that demonstrate outstanding optical performance, adhering to a high standard of design principles and quality control.
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