Nikon Rumors

As previously reported, Nikon will announce the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens in a few hours. The lens will be produced in very limited quantities, and the wait times will be long. Pre-orders will open around midnight EST today at the following links: US: B&H Photo UK: WEX Photo DE: […]

The current Nikon USA rebates are ending this weekend (November 1st): US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo CA: Camera Canada Here are some of the highlights: Nikon Z8 body: $1,000 off, with the FTZ II adapter $1,150 off Nikon Z8 + 14-24mm f/2.8: $3,600 off Nikon Z9 body: $1,100 […]

The previously reported Viltrox 35mm f/1.4 PRO lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced on October 29th. Check B&H Photo and the Viltrox store for pre-orders (Viltrox 10% off code: NIKONRUMORS). Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro full-frame lens coming soon Here is the classification of he different […]

Another update on the price of the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens: in Europe, the lens is rumored to cost 15,499 EUR incl. The price is higher than in the US (13,999 USD) because of different import duties, exchange rates, taxes, and the fact that Nikon gear is more […]

→ Megadap released firmware version 2.07 for all ETZ21 Sony E-Mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera adapters. → Nikon ZR won the 2026 Good Design Best 100 award (together with the Nikon Sportstar EX binoculars). Last week, TIME magazine named the Nikon ZR camera one of the best inventions of […]

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published the latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024): August 2026 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB (All comparisons to YTD 2025) Narrative: August 2026 Compared to YTD 2025: DSLR’s are down 35% in units and 37% in […]

A quick update on my previous post: the rumored US price for the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is $13,999, which means it may not be the most expensive lens in the lineup (the list of all Nikkor lenses sorted by price can be found here). In Europe, the lens can still be […]

As I already reported, the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens (see previous coverage) will be released at the end of October: The Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is coming next, then the Nikon Z70 in November The next announcement after the 120-300 is expected in November (or before […]

Nikon released their third firmware update in a week (see past updates) – this time for the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II (now $200 for the first time) and 14-24mm f/2.8 S (now $800 off) lenses: NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens firmware update version 1.10: Improved aperture operation reliability. […]

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TTartisan released two new versions of the AF 50mm f/1.8 NEO lens for Nikon Z-mount in titanium & green: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | TTartisan online store (use code RUMORS for a discount) 156~167g lightweight design 0.48m minimum focusing distance Stepping autofocus motor Lens hood included […]

Nikon released new firmware updates for the Z9 and Z8 mirrorless cameras with a single fix: Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.33: Fixed an issue that would cause the camera to stop responding with some lenses. Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.12: Fixed an issue that would cause the camera to […]

Nikon started the Fall Savings event today in the US and Canada with some new offers that were not previously available (ending on November 1st): US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo CA: Camera Canada: Here are the Nikon Fall Savings highlights: Nikon Z8 body: $1,000 off, with the […]

   → TIME magazine named the Nikon ZR camera one of the best inventions of 2026. → Godox unveiled a new TT350 II N Thinklite TTL flash for Nikon cameras. → The Nikon Z5IIc camera reference guide is now available. → Nikon released a leather business card holder with the famous Nikon red […]

The new Nikon Z5IIc camera (see previous coverage) is now shipping, and some configurations are already in stock – check availability at: US: B&H Photo | Service Photo | Paul’s Photo CA: Camera Canada DE: Foto Erhardt UK: WEX Photo See Nikon Z5IIc previous coverage: Field Made released new […]

Thypoch will soon release the Nikon Z-mount version of the 24-50mm f/2.8, the first Chinese full-frame autofocus constant-aperture zoom lens. The test page was spotted online already: Thypoch currently has three manual-focus lenses for the Nikon Z-mount. Additional information on the Thypoch […]

Tamron announced the previously reported 16-50mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount: Pre-orders should open soon at: B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo. This is the 14th Tamron lens for Nikon Z-mount: Here are the technical details: Product Features 1.　Standard Zoom from a Wide 16mm — […]

Nikon released firmware update version 2.01 for the Z6III camera with the following changes: Pre-Release Capture is now available from compatible Bluetooth remote controllers. • Added support for focus limiter settings with the following NIKKOR Z mount lenses. – NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 […]

Tamron will announce a new 16-50mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount in a few hours (as previously reported) – the information has already leaked online: Check for pre-orders of the new lens at: B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo. The post Tamron to announce a new 16-50mm f/2.8 APS-C lens […]

    Nikon released NX Tether Version 2.6.1 and Wireless Transmitter Utility Version 1.16.1: Nikon NX Tether Version 2.6.1: Tether Profile Version 13.0 Added support for the Z5IIC. Imaging Recipe selection is now available for the Picture Control item in the shooting settings pane when connecting […]