Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S vs 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S

Both are Nikon Z telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon · 2020

Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S

f/2.81440 g

Full specs

Nikon · 2026

Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S

f/2.82735 g

Full specs

Pick the 70-200mm F2.8 VR S if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 1295 g lighter (1440 g vs 2735 g)
You want a wider view: 70mm vs 120mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.98 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
You want a compact lens: 220 mm vs 353.5 mm long
Our notes say it suits: Sports, weddings, portraits

Pick the 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S if

You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2020

Spec differences

9 differences

Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S and the Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S
	70-200mm F2.8 VR S	120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S
Focal length	70-200mm	120-300mm
Weight	1440 g lighter	2735 g
Length	220 mm shorter	353.5 mm
Diameter	89 mm slimmer	128 mm
Filter thread	77 mm	112 mm
Min focus distance	0.5 m closer	0.98 m
Max magnification	0.2× larger	0.18×
Optical design	21 elements / 18 groups	30 elements / 24 groups
Released	2020	2026

6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Brand: Nikon both
Mount: Nikon Z both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both
Image stabilization: Yes both

Our notes

Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S

A professional telephoto zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with an internal-zoom design and vibration reduction. Its length stays constant while zooming.