Catch the impossible
Action. Power. Emotion. This tough medium-telephoto zoom covers the versatile 120–300mm focal length range with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture. Perform at your absolute best with optical performance to rival prime lenses and superb subject acquisition, even in challenging low-light conditions.
Whether you’re shooting inside a sports venue or outdoors at night, the phenomenal resolving power of this lens enables incredibly sharp images. The optical design boasts 25 elements in 19 groups and includes Nikon’s new SR glass, which thoroughly counters chromatic aberration. ARNEO and Nano Crystal coatings combat ghosting and flare.
The constant f/2.8 aperture enables comfortable speed and smooth control over depth of field across the entire zoom range, giving you enough room to use 1.4x or 2.0x teleconverters without sacrificing AF performance.
AF performance equivalent to a prime telephoto lens keeps pace with fast-moving subjects—even when they’re moving erratically. An electromagnetic diaphragm ensures precise exposures at high frame rates.
Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) gives you a four-stop advantage, even with a teleconverter activated. VR starts up the moment you power on the camera. SPORT VR mode reliably tracks fast-moving subjects.
The AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR is the first lens to utilise both Nikon’s ED and SR glass to combat chromatic aberration and coma. Harder-to-control blue light (short wavelength spectrum) is now compensated, giving sharper images and better contrast. Colour fringing is greatly reduced even when shooting at the widest maximum aperture.
Nikon’s renowned ergonomics give you every advantage to catch the shots that matter. Benefit from assignable function buttons, smooth switching between horizontal and vertical orientations, and more.
The integrated tripod foot faces the front of the lens for optimum balance and more comfortable transportation when the lens is attached to a tripod.
This telephoto zoom lens is fully weather-sealed and ready to withstand the rigours of daily professional use. The fluorine coating repels water, dust, and dirt without compromising image quality.
Focal length
120-300 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Lens construction
25 elements in 19 groups (including 1 ED lens element, 2 fluorite elements, 1 SR lens element, lens elements with Nano Crystal and ARNEO coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element)
Angle of view
FX format: 20° 20' to 8° 10', DX format: 13° 20' to 5° 20'
Minimum focus distance
2.0 m (6.6 ft), from focal plane at all zoom positions
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.16x
No. of diaphragm blades
9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Filter attachment size
112 mm (P = 1.0 mm)
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)
Approx. 128 mm/5.1 in. maximum diameter x 303.5 mm/12 in. (distance from camera lens mount flange)
Weight
Approx. 3250 g (7 lb 2.7oz)
Supplied accessories
LC-K103 Lens Cap (front cap), LF-4 Lens Cap (rear cap), HK-41 Lens Hood, CL-L2 Lens Case, LN-2 Strap
Focal length |
120-300 mm |
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Maximum aperture |
f/2.8 |
Minimum aperture |
f/22 |
Lens construction |
25 elements in 19 groups (including 1 ED lens element, 2 fluorite elements, 1 SR lens element, lens elements with Nano Crystal and ARNEO coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element) |
Angle of view |
FX format: 20° 20' to 8° 10', DX format: 13° 20' to 5° 20' |
Minimum focus distance |
2.0 m (6.6 ft), from focal plane at all zoom positions |
Maximum reproduction ratio |
0.16x |
No. of diaphragm blades |
9 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
Filter attachment size |
112 mm (P = 1.0 mm) |
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) |
Approx. 128 mm/5.1 in. maximum diameter x 303.5 mm/12 in. (distance from camera lens mount flange) |
Weight |
Approx. 3250 g (7 lb 2.7oz) |
Supplied accessories |
LC-K103 Lens Cap (front cap), LF-4 Lens Cap (rear cap), HK-41 Lens Hood, CL-L2 Lens Case, LN-2 Strap |
Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice.