Nikon Rumors

Nikon Japan has temporarily suspended orders for the Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens due to an “overwhelming number of pre-orders.” This is strange because the Z 600mm f/6.3 lens was announced back in 2023, and it’s currently in stock at major retailers: US:  B&H Photo | Service […]

Nikon released its first quarter financial results for the Year Ending March 2027. Revenue and profit were down for the Imaging Business. Forecasts were revised downward. I am not surprised; so far, Nikon has announced only 2 lenses this year. Here are the overall financial results: Revenue : […]

Nikon released new firmware updates for the D6 ($6,497) and D780 ($1,547) DSLR cameras: Nikon D6 firmware update version 1.71: Fixed the following issues: Photos taken would sometimes be underexposed with a D-type lens attached. Recalling shooting functions would sometimes limit the shutter speed […]

7Artisans released the Nikon Z-mount version of the AF 40mm f/2.5 LITE full-frame lens (previously reported here): Orders: 7Artisans store (coming soon to B&H Photo) Weight: 90g STM Stepping Motor AF Minimum Focus Distance: 0.4m Price: $159 Available August 6th Additional information on the […]

I have not seen one of those in a while – Nikon is currently running a sale on eBay where you can save up to 30% on select gear, including cameras, lenses, binoculars, and rangefinders. The items are sold by BuyDig (see all Nikon listings at BuyDig), an authorized Nikon dealer (USA warranty). […]

Nikon released a minor firmware update version 1.11 for the Z50II camera with a single fix: Changed some menu item names in Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). Previous coverage of the Nikon Z50II camera can be found here. The post Nikon released a minor firmware update for the Z50II camera […]

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, […]