Nikon Rumors

The previously reported 7Artisans MF 50mm f/1.2 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order at: US: B&H Photo Worldwide: Artisans online store Additional information: Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses More new third-party lenses for […]

→ New promotion in Germany: free FTZ II adapter with the purchase of a Nikon Z8 camera. → A new and improved version of the Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 Z DF full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount is coming soon (B&H Photo still lists the old version only). The new version features a 6-element, […]

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

DxO Labs released 1,846 new DxO camera and lens modules, including support for three Nikon Z-mount lenses Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Nikon Z mount) Zeiss Otus 85mm ML f/1.4 Z (Nikon Z mount) The new DxO Modules can be found in the following DxO The […]

The previously reported Brightin Star 24mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and is currently in stock at the official online store and on Amazon (check out the Brightin Star Amazon Store as well). You can get one for the intro price of $309.99 (6% […]

Nikon USA has started their December Winter Savings, but again, I don’t see any changes from the previous November and Black Friday rebates: B&H Photo Paul’s Photo Service Photo Rebates by categories: Mirrorless Cameras Mirrorless Lenses DSLR Cameras DSLR Lenses Accessories The latest Nikon […]

Here is an updated list of the latest/upcoming/rumored third-party Chinese lenses for Nikon Z-mount: Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB lens update – this lens will be announced on November 17th: Viltrox tilt-shift lens Viltrox AF 35-50mm f/1.4 zoom lens maybe? 7Artisans MF […]

The winner of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 is Mark Meth-Cohn, an amateur photographer from the UK who entered a brilliant shot titled “High Five” of a young gorilla cavorting through a forest clearing: NIKON COMEDY WILDLIFE AWARDS 2025 WINNERS ANNOUNCED London, United Kingdom, 9th […]

The Kickstarter project for the world’s first  Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lenses for Nikon Z-mount is ending tomorrow with  over $537k raised. Here are the details: Now on Kickstarter: the world’s first Sirui Astra full-frame autofocus anamorphic […]

Here is an updated list of promo codes you can use during this holiday shopping season: Lenses Viltrox 5% off code: NIKONRUMORS Light Lens Lab lenses 5% off code: RUMORS TTartisan 5% off code: RUMORS 7artisans 5% off code: RUMORS BrightinStar $5 off code: RUMORS Funleader 5% off code: LEICARUMORS […]

    In addition to the nine new RED image recipes I reported yesterday, Nikon released three additional recipes: Update: sample R3D NE & R3D video files are available here: The new receipt can be downloaded for free from the Nikon Imaging Cloud website. Here are the details: Nikon & RED […]

As I already reported, the new Nikon & RED Image Recipes are coming tomorrow – here are the details on what to expect: Nikon will release nine free RED-inspired “Image Recipes” (essentially baked-in Picture Controls/LUTs) developed in collaboration with RED. They will be available via the […]

Slow news day. Nikon Europe publishes a holiday gift guide – I will skip the Nikon cameras and will list only the recommended accessories:   Profoto portable reflectors Nikon ME-D10 shotgun SmallRig Camera cages SmallRig top handle Gitzo or Manfrotto tripods DJI or Zhiyun gimbals Nikon filters […]

Last week, Sony officially announced the long-rumored Sony a7 V camera, priced at $2,900. Here is a quick AI comparison with the almost 2-year-old Nikon Z6III model ($2,100) – check also the detailed specifications comparison here: The Sony α7 V (released December 2025) and Nikon Z6III (released […]

→ 7Artisans is teasing a new large-aperture lens release. → Nikon ZS rangefinder camera mockup. → The good old times: Nikon SP20 camera prototype with Nikkor 24-80mm f/2.8-4 lens. → Nikon stereo cameras: → Shooting the wild with Nikon ZR. → Born cinematic: Nikon ZR wildlife film by […]

Boryoza is making two new F-mount lens adapters (pictured above): Boryoza NF-NZ adapter: Nikon F-lens to Nikon Z camera (similar to the Nikon FTZ) Boryoza NF-RF adapter: Nikon F-lens to Canon RF camera Boryoza adapters are sold on Amazon, eBay, and Aliexpress. More new Nikon Z-mount adapters: […]

A reader has developed free Nikon Picture Controls for Ilford 400 film recipes. One is a flexible color profile for higher contrast, and the other is a lower contrast that can be applied to any Z camera. You can see the details and the download links on this page: “Today I am sharing my first […]

Here are the top 10 most viewed NikonRumors posts for November 2025: Nikon is rumored to announce a new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 Mark II lens The rumored Nikon Z9II camera is not coming in 2025 New Nikon US November rebates: returning to pre-tariffs pricing on many cameras & lenses Officially […]

Check out the latest used Nikon cameras and lenses at B&H Photo: The B&H used Nikon gear can be found here Some of the rare Nikon items pictured above: Nikon 55mm f/2 Ultra Macro Lens with a L39 Screw Mount Nikon OP Fisheye 10mm f/5.6 Non-AI Lens with DF-1 Viewfinder Nikon Z gear: Used Z […]

How is NIKKOR Z gear made: NIKKOR Z | Tested to Endure NIKKOR Z | Concept Making NIKKOR Z | Discover Possibilities NIKKOR Z | Pursuing Precision The post How is NIKKOR Z gear made (videos) appeared first on Nikon Rumors. Related posts: Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports lens for Sony E-mount […]