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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR Review

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR

Main Features

  • 120-300mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 112mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 3250g.
  • Diameter: 128mm
  • Length: 304mm
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Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR Overview

Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

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Lens Mount

Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Focal Range

Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR has a focal range of 120-300mm and 2.5X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 180 - 450mm.

Teleconverter Compatibility

Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR is compatible with the Teleconverter lenses below:

  • Nikon AF-S TC TC-20E III for F-Mount
  • Nikon AF-S TC TC-17E II for F-Mount
  • Nikon AF-S TC TC-14E III for F-Mount


Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Model Coverage with TC Aperture with TC Street Price
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III Lens Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III 240 - 600mm F5.6 Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II Lens Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II 204 - 510mm F4.76 Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III Lens Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III 168 - 420mm F3.92 Amazon B&H Photo

Weather Sealings

Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR with a weather sealed camera body such as Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D850.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Aperture

Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 120mm all the way to the 300mm .

Lens Hood

Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Popular Comparisons of Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR Lens
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Pros and Cons of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR


PROs
Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Focus Distance Limiter
Fast and Bright at Wide end
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f2.8 Aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Heavy
Pricey
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Lens Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM
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35mm FF 2950gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM Lens Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM
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35mm FF 2600gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
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35mm FF 2950gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 120-300mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 2.5X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Special Elements Fluorine and Nano Crystal coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance unknown
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type unknown
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 3250g
Diameter 128mm
Length 304mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 112mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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