With rumors of a Nikon Z 120-300 f/2.8 TC VR S swirling, I’ve been thinking a lot about the old Nikon AF‑S 120‑300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR. I say old, but it was only launched in 2020. In fact, it was the last F-mount lens ever released, launching alongside the Nikon D6. Unsurprisingly, it’s one of the best Nikon lenses for DSLRs ever made, which begs the question: Do we really need an upgrade?
The easy answer is absolutely, because the Nikon AF‑S 120‑300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR has been discontinued. But when you consider just how tip-top its optics are, its insane speed, and the fact it's only six years old, I can’t help but feel its discontinuation was a little premature. Let's talk about it...
