AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR
- 120-300mm
- f/2.8
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- 3250 g
- Min focus 2 m
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Quick answer
A 2020 telephoto zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, fluorite and SR elements and VR. It weighs about 3.25kg and takes 112mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- VR
- Weather-sealed build
- Fluorite and SR elements
Cons
- Heavy at 3.25kg
- Large 112mm filter size
- Minimum focus of 2m
Verdict
A sports-oriented zoom that covers 120-300mm in one lens.
About this lens
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR: a fast telephoto zoom lens with a 120-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 120-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2020
- Optical construction
- 25 elements in 19 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 2 m
- Filter thread
- 112 mm
- Weight
- 3250 g
- Length
- 303.5 mm
- Diameter
- 128 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR?
- Sports
- Wildlife
- Motorsport
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 120–300mm | 6.9–17.1° | 8.2–20.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 180–450mm | 4.6–11.4° | 5.5–13.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Nikon 120-300mm f/2.8E?
A 2.5x telephoto zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, aimed at sports and wildlife.
Does it work with teleconverters?
Yes, the TC-14E III and TC-20E III work with it. The 1.4x keeps the aperture at f/4.
Does it work on Z cameras?
Yes, through the FTZ adapter, with autofocus and VR working. It is a large lens on a mirrorless body.
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