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Another update on the price of the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens: in Europe, the lens is rumored to cost 15,499 EUR incl. The price is higher than in the US (13,999 USD) because of different import duties, exchange rates, taxes, and the fact that Nikon gear is more expensive in Europe.

Previous coverage of the Nikkor Z 120-300mmf/2.8 TC VR S lens can be found here:

• The new lens will be roughly the same weight as the Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens (around 5.7lb/2590g) – significantly lighter than the Nikkor AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR (7.2lb/3250g).
• US price: $13,999 | EU price:
• Very limited production; expect very long wait times.
• Official release date: October 28/29.
• More pictures of the lens
• Pre-order links (not active yet):
  • US: B&H Photo
  • UK: WEX Photo
  • DE: Foto Erhardt
  • CA: Camera Canada

A quick update on my previous post: the rumored US price for the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is $13,999, which means it may not be the most expensive lens in the lineup (the list of all Nikkor lenses sorted by price can be found here). In Europe, the lens can still be priced at 16,000 euros.

Previous coverage of the Nikkor Z 120-300mmf/2.8 TC VR S lens can be found here.

As I already reported, the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens (see previous coverage) will be released at the end of October:

The Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is coming next, then the Nikon Z70 in November

The next announcement after the 120-300 is expected in November (or before the end of the year) for the Nikon Z70 camera.

Here are some additional details on the upcoming Nikkor Z 120-300mmf/2.8 TC VR S lens:

• The new lens will be roughly the same weight as the Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens (around 5.7lb/2590g) – significantly lighter than the Nikkor AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR (7.2lb/3250g).
• The 120-300 Z lens will be the most expensive lens in Nikon’s lineup, with a rumored price higher than the Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens (currently $12,696.95 after a $2,000 rebate). The list of all Nikkor lenses sorted by price can be found here. Update: the price could be over 16,000 dollars/euros.
• Very limited production; expect very long wait times.
• Official release date: October 28/29.
• Leaked pictures of the lens:

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