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Nikon's New 120-300mm f/2.8 Zoom Has a Built-In Teleconverter

NEW YORK – October 29, 2026 -- Nikon's NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S is a full-frame, constant f/2.8 zoom that stretches from 120-300mm to 168-420mm with a flip of a switch at the rear of the lens. It is the first zoom in its category with a built-in teleconverter, and B&H announced it after Nikon first teased the lens in May 2025.

It is nearly 10 ounces lighter than its F-mount predecessor

The lens follows the AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR, a DSLR-era design that many photographers used on Z cameras through the FTZ adapter. B&H says the new version is more than a mount change. It shares the focal range and a similar footprint with the older lens, but the optics and autofocus were reworked, and the weight dropped by nearly 10 ounces.

Canon's EOS R8 Mark II Adds Joystick, Faster Buffers

New York – September 18, 2026 -- Canon has unveiled the EOS R8 Mark II, a full-frame mirrorless camera that keeps the 24.2-megapixel sensor of its predecessor while adding in-body image stabilization, a rear joystick, and a deeper buffer for burst shooting. The camera is available as a body alone or bundled with the RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens.

The body gets a sharper, more angular redesign

Compared to the smooth curves of earlier Canon models, the R8 Mark II features a more angular shell with fewer visible controls on top. The mode dial, power switch, record button, and M-Fn button remain in familiar spots, but the video mode switch beside the viewfinder housing has been removed.

A long-requested joystick finally arrives

Canon has added a multi-controller joystick to the back of the camera, letting users move autofocus points and navigate menus more easily. The AF-on button has also been relocated for a more comfortable grip.