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Nikon Is Developing A 120-300mm f/2.8 S Lens
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Nikon has announced that it is developing a new high-end telephoto zoom lens, the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, and one of the biggest details is right in the name, it includes a built-in 1.4x teleconverter. That means the lens can extend its range from 120-300mm f/2.8 to roughly 168-420mm f/4 without needing an external converter. The lens will be part of Nikon’s premium S-Line lineup for full-frame Z-mount cameras.
The new lens looks like a direct mirrorless successor to the AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR from 2020, which ended up being Nikon’s final F-mount lens before the DSLR era effectively wrapped up. That lens built a strong reputation because it combined the flexibility of a zoom with image quality that could compete with, and in some cases outperform, Nikon’s 300mm f/2.8 prime lenses. Nikon has not shared any optical specs yet, but considering how strong its recent S-Line telephotos have been, expectations are naturally pretty high.
Nikon also has not released detailed technical information, but the single product image does reveal a few things. The lens appears to include at least two customisable function buttons, a rotating tripod collar, and separate zoom, focus, and customisable control rings. There also seems to be a drop-in filter system near the mount, similar to what Nikon uses on lenses like the Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S. No release date or price has been announced yet, although the older F-mount version launched at $9,500, and this new model adds a built-in teleconverter on top of that.
Maven Filters’ Iron Slider Gradient Adapter
credits: Maven Filters
Maven Filters’ Iron Slider Gradient Adapter is here. It is a new filter system designed to give photographers more control over graduated ND filters without needing the large square filter setups that are usually associated with them. The system combines a magnetic adapter with Maven’s 95mm graduated ND filters, allowing the filter to slide freely up and down across the front of the lens.
The adapter comes in 72mm, 77mm, and 82mm thread sizes. While the inner thread size changes depending on the version, the outer frame is much larger, almost like an oversized step-up ring. That extra space is what allows the 95mm magnetic filter to move vertically, making it possible to precisely position the transition area between the darker and lighter parts of the filter. Since the filter can also rotate freely, you can angle the gradient to better match uneven horizons, mountains, or other landscapes where a straight transition line does not really work.
Graduated ND filters have traditionally been most useful for landscape photography, especially in scenes with bright skies and darker foregrounds. Before digital editing and HDR workflows became common, they were one of the only practical ways to balance exposure in high-contrast scenes. While exposure blending is now standard for many photographers, there are still people who prefer handling that balance directly in-camera. The Maven Iron Slider Gradient Adapter starts at $62 for the 72mm version and goes up to $69 for the 82mm version. Maven’s compatible 95mm magnetic filter is $139, and the system can also be used with circular polarisers.
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