Nikon Rumors

The Nikon USA rebates are ending tomorrow, January 18, 2026: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo. Rebates by categories (see full list): Mirrorless Cameras Mirrorless Lenses DSLR Cameras DSLR Lenses Accessories Germany: Foto Erhard (ending January 26, 2026). Germany: Nikon voucher […]

Rumors circulating on Chinese social media platforms claim that Viltrox is being sued by Nikon over a dispute regarding Z-mount lens licensing. Here is the translation: 2026-01-07 New Court Hearing Announcement Case Number: (2025) Hu73 Zhi Min Chu No. 182 Case Type: Dispute over royalties for the […]

The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 lens is now in stock at: US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo DE: Foto Erhardt CA: Camera Canada Additional coverage of the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 lens can be found here: Comparing the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f 4-7.1 lens […]

The previously reported Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for Nikon Z- mount is now officially announced and available for order with an introductory price of $269.99 (regular price: $299.99) at: Amazon Ali Express Brightin Star website Sample photos can be found here. Additional information: […]

Today, Cosina announced a new Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount (the lens already exists for Sony E-mount): Bokeh control ring (Spherical Aberration Control Ring) Communication with the camera body via electronic contacts All-metal lens 6 Optical Elements in 3 Groups […]

Here is an updated list of what to expect from Nikon in 2026 (see previous reports): Nikon Z9II: the only high-end Nikon camera release for 2026 (expected after March 20206). Nikon Z30II or similar expected in Spring/Summer: the Z30 camera is up for replacement – it was announced in June 2022. […]

Just a few hours after I published my post yesterday, Nikon introduced a new voucher (Gutschein) offer in Germany (valid January 13 – 19): Buy a Nikon Z camera & receive a voucher for your next purchase When you purchase a Nikon Z camera, you will receive a voucher for your next purchase at […]

Many of the current Nikon rebates are ending soon: US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo (ending January 18, 2026). Rebates by categories (see full list): Mirrorless Cameras Mirrorless Lenses DSLR Cameras DSLR Lenses Accessories Germany: Foto Erhard (ending January 26, 2026). Update: […]

How to change the battery of the Nikon Z9 camera in space by NASA astronaut Don Pettit: How to change the lens of the Nikon Z9 camera in space by NASA astronaut Don Pettit: How to change your camera battery in weightlessness. pic.twitter.com/7LpUvDNblJ — Don Pettit (@astro_Pettit) January 10, […]

→ Think Tank Photo released a new Shape Shifter line of camera bags that has pouches and straps instead of dividers (order at B&H Photo). → New Godox XR TTL wireless receiver for Nikon released (additional information). → Godox also announced a new AD100Pro II 100W pocket flash […]

The previously rumored Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II lens for Nikon F + Z mount is now officially announced ($229): US: B&H Photo: Z-mount | F-mount Worldwide: Meike store Additional information: The post Announced: new Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II lens for Nikon F + Z mount ($229) appeared […]

The previously reported Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available: US: B&H Photo ($580) Worldwide: Viltrox store (intro price: $551)   Additional information: 56mm APS-C Prime (85mm Full-Frame Equivalent) Pro-grade optics: 13 elements in 8 groups (1 UA, 1 ED, 3 […]

Nikon started the construction of new buildings in Tochigi aimed at reinforcing the manufacturing system of lenses: Construction of new buildings begins at Tochigi Nikon – A ground-breaking ceremony held January 8, 2026 – TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce that […]

Comparing the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f 4-7.1 lens with the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Feature NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Focal Length Range 24-105mm (4.4x zoom) 24-120mm (5x zoom) Maximum Aperture Variable: f/4 (at 24mm) to f/7.1 (at 105mm) Constant: f/4 across entire range […]

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 lens pre-order links: US: B&H Photo (coming soon to Paul’s Photo & Service Photo) UK: WEX Photo DE: Foto Erhardt CA: Camera Canada (coming soon) Comparing the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f 4-7.1 lens with the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Nikon announced a new […]

Nikon officially announced the previously rumored NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 standard zoom full-frame mirrorless lens: US: B&H Photo (coming soon to Paul’s Photo & Service Photo) UK: WEX Photo DE: Foto Erhardt CA: Camera Canada (coming soon) Additional information: Comparing the […]

I already reported that the Nikon ZR camera will get many firmware updates this year. The first ZR firmware update of 2026 is rumored to be released tonight. Stay tuned for the details. Update – maybe this rumor was about the new Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 standard zoom full-frame […]

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023): Narrative: November 2025 November 2025 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB (All comparisons to YTD 2024) CIPA has predicted 6.66m ILCs, 1.1.92m compacts and 10.56m […]

Critical UI deadlock issue on the Nikon Zf camera with firmware update C version 3.00 (sent by a reader): This issue was confirmed by Nikon support in Japan. Under specific settings, the camera loses the ability to display the live view on the rear LCD and cannot exit the i-menu state. Only […]

The Topaz Labs Holiday Sale is ending on January 7th and includes Topaz Studio, Studio Pro, and all single apps. Here are the details: For new customers: 35% off Topaz Studio & Studio Pro 25% off all single apps For existing customers: 47% off Topaz Studio & Studio Pro 25% off all single […]