Nikon Rumors

The Nikon Z8 camera is now $900 off (was $800 off last month): Before: Now: I couldn’t find any other changes in the Nikon USA rebates for August: B&H Photo Paul’s Photo Service Photo Rebates by categories (see full list): Mirrorless Cameras Mirrorless Lenses Nikon ZR DSLR Cameras DSLR […]

Nikon Z7III rumors have been circulating since 2023, and since 2023 I’ve been saying the same thing: there is still not a single credible report that this camera is coming anytime soon. Every few months, the usual suspects drop a new Nikon Z7III “scoop” filled with made-up specifications, […]

Nikon’s new headquarters/innovation center receives the 67th BCS Award from the Japan Association of Architectural Contractors: Nikon Corporation, together with Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei Ltd. and Ando-Hazama Ltd., has received the 67th BCS Award at the Nikkenren Awards 2026, sponsored by the Japan […]

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published the latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024): June 2026 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB (All comparisons to YTD 2025) Narrative: June 2026 June numbers can only be described as “meh”. It doesn’t look like […]

Here are the most popular NikonRumors posts for July 2026: Coming soon: new fast, top-of-the-line, high-end, professional Nikon APS-C (DX) camera Is Nikon resurrecting the canceled DL compact cameras? Confirmed: Nikon lost the patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China It seems that Nikon lost the […]

→ Pergear announced a new 50mm f/1.4 compact full-frame manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount for $129. Additional information is available here. → Additional information on the previously reported 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount can be found here (check […]

One of the challenges with the upcoming Nikon cameras is that some of the rumored details overlap, making it difficult to assign specific specs to individual models – especially since the actual model names are still unknown. For example, the rumored mirrorless camera without an EVF and the […]

I have the full court ruling (all 25 pages are attached at the bottom of this post), and I can now confirm my report from yesterday: Nikon lost the patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China. The documents are in Chinese – here is the AI recap: Recap of the full CNIPA Invalidation Decision (No. […]

The current Nikon USA rebates are ending this weekend: B&H Photo Paul’s Photo Service Photo Rebates by categories (see full list): Mirrorless Cameras Mirrorless Lenses Nikon ZR DSLR Cameras DSLR Lenses Accessories Nikon Binoculars Trade-in program promo The post The current Nikon USA rebates […]

Sony is rumored to acquire Tamron. The report comes from a reliable source (paywalled) in Japan – see the recap over at PhotoRumors: Update – Tamron confirms non-binding acquisition proposal from Sony: Tamron confirms non-binding acquisition proposal from Sony Sony to acquire Tamron? Tamron […]

Tomorrow, July 30th (Thursday), B&H Photo will hold the event “The landscape of the human face with Joe McNally” hosted by Nikon: Thu July 30, 2026, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm ET Speakers: Joe McNally – Nikon Location: B&H SuperStore – the new event space on the first floor of B&H NYC […]

Several readers have contacted me to report that Nikon’s Chinese Z-mount patent (202010127062.4) was declared fully invalid by CNIPA: I have very limited informtion on this, and no official source, so here is the AI recap based on the tips I received (see previous coverage of the Nikon vs. […]

This Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art lens ($1,059) reviewed on the Nikon Zf & Z9 cameras with a Megadap Pro+ adapter is by Dariusz Breś (Instagram | Facebook | Flickr | Previous posts): I’ve had too many 35mm lenses to count: big and small, heavy and light, light and dark… No wonder, […]

A reader sent me his DIY project. For a long time, Johann F. Saba from Germany used the Meike handgrip for the Nikon Z6 and Z6II, but there is nothing like it available for the Nikon Z6III. He purchased a SmallRig cage for the Nikon Z6III, cut away the left and top parts, sanded them down smooth, […]

Cooke Optics announced today that its Cooke SP3 and Cooke AP3 cinema lenses will also be available for Nikon Z-mount: The Cooke user-interchangeable mount system allows filmmakers to easily switch to Nikon Z-mount. Eligible new SP3 and AP3 purchases include a complimentary second mount, with Nikon […]

Ever noticed something a little too perfect about the Nikon Z logo? The brand name Nikon contains two N letters. Is the Z in Nikon Z just the capital letter N rotated at 90 degrees clockwise (or counterclockwise)? Z with 2 lines for the double NN? Nikon’s official explanation never mentions this. […]

→ The new Peak Design modular field L-bracket system for Nikon cameras has already raised almost $500k on Kickstarter (additional information). → The excellent Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens is now $1,600 off (see all current rebates). → The Atomos Ninja TX GO 5.2″ HDMI […]

This Meike 24mm f/1.4 MIX lens review is by Daniel Kuhn (Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn): Meike 24mm f/1.4 MIX Review: A Budget Wide-Angle That Punches Above Its Weight Wide-angle prime lenses often force photographers into a difficult choice: pay flagship prices for premium optics or […]

Today, Nikon celebrates its 109th anniversary! On July 25, 1917, Nippon Kōgaku Kōgyō Kabushikigaisha (Japan Optical Industries Co., Ltd.) was established in Tokyo through the merger of the optical instruments division of the Tokyo Keiki company and the mirror division of Iwaki Glass with Fujii […]

For a limited window, every Aftershoot annual plan is discounted when you use the coupon code SEASON26 on this page. There are two ways to save: 20% off all annual plans 40% off a complete annual plan (Cull + Edit + Retouch) This offer will end on Friday, July 31. Here is what’s coming next The […]