Nikon Rumors

Sony is rumored to acquire Tamron. The report comes from a reliable source (paywalled) in Japan – see the recap over at PhotoRumors: Sony to acquire Tamron? Tamron currently has a dozen lenses for Nikon Z-mount. The sad fact is that this year Tamron has announced more lenses for Nikon Z-mount […]

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 […]

Foto Erhardt started their XXL weekend sale. Here are some of the discounted brands: Nikon Viltrox 7Artisans Laowa Tamron Atomos Godox Lexar SanDisk Peak Design Think Tank Photo Lowepro, Manfrotto & Gitzo: 20% off with code ZUBEHÖR20 Secondhand (10% off with code GEBRAUCHT10) The post XXL […]

Roland, the person behind the Nikon serial website Photosynthesis, recently contacted me to inform me that Nikon has shifted production of some lenses from China to Vietnam. The example given was with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens (now $200 off) – initially, the lens was made in China: […]

The latest Nikon rebates for July can be found at: B&H Photo Paul’s Photo Service Photo Here are the details: Nikon Z Series Mirrorless Cameras Z9, Z8, Z7, Z6, Z5, Z30, Zf, Zfc Nikon ZR Cinema Camera with 35mm f/1.4 Lens Kit Nikon Z-Series Mirrorless Lenses Nikon DSLR Cameras D850, D780, […]

Godox launched a new Lux Junior II retro camera flash for Nikon cameras. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo. Additional information is available here and here: TTL, Manual, Multi & Auto Modes Compatible with Nikon i-TTL 2.4 GHz Wireless Receiver Built-In Rechargeable USB-C Battery 1.5 […]

Peak Design designed a new modular field L-bracket system for Nikon Z cameras (with an AirTag pocket) and is currently crowdfunding the project on Kickstarter. In just the first few hours, they already raised over $200k: The new Peak Design modular field L-bracket system is compatible with Z6 III, […]

→ New Think Tank Photo Airport camera backpacks introduced (additional information). → WANDRD introduced new magnetic camera straps on Kickstarter: magnetic camera straps with patent-pending features built for speed, security, and a better way to carry your camera (already raised over […]

The Nikon Z9, Z8, Z6, Z7, and Zf cameras have dual gain ISO – this means it’s better to shoot at ISO 500 than at ISO 250, due to the wider dynamic range and less noise. This is a guest post by Dariusz Breś (Instagram | Facebook | Flickr | Previous posts): The Nikon Z9, like most modern […]

This first look of the just-announced Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount (now in stock at B&H Photo and Foto Erhardt) is by Scott Tucker (website | Instagram | YouTube): The quest for a small lens, one that feels like a bespoke match for my Nikon mirrorless cameras and, in […]

Meike officially released the new AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX Ⅱ full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount – currently in stock at the official Meike store (coming soon to B&H Photo). The price is $569. The lens is also available in black, white, and white/black colors: Here is the list of lens updates: […]