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A new Chinese company for photography equipment called 云朵工坊 (translated as “Cloud Workshop”) announed new decorative covers for Nikon F-mount lenses mounted on an FTZ adapter: Nikon’s F-mount lenses have a smaller diameter, making the combo weird-looking when attached to mirrorless cameras. To address this, Cloud Workshop released a new “aesthetically pleasing” accessory for the […] The post New:…
The new Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock at: US: B&H Photo | Service Photo DE: Foto Erhardt UK: WEX Photo CA: Camera Canada Additional information on the Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 lens: Just announced: Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount Tamron to announce a new 12-20mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount (model […] The post The new Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 lens for…
Nikon is asleep again. With only two new lenses announced this year (70-200mm f/2.8 and 24-105mm f/4-7.1), I think it is time for Nikon to push some new products. The slowdown is real and is already reflected in the latest financial report and camera shipment market share. Several announcements from other brands are happening in […] The post I think it is time for Nikon to announce something,…
The previously reported 7artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount has been officially released and is available for purchase directly from the 7artisans online store (use code RUMORS for a discount). B&H Photo should list the lens on their website later today. Update: the lens is now also available for order […] The post New 7artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame…
Nikon Canada launched new lens rebates that will expire on September 10th. Here is the list of discounted products at Camera Canada(the current Nikon US rebates can be found here): The post New Nikon lens rebates launched in Canada appeared first on Nikon Rumors . Related posts: Nikon US rebates for March Nikon USA increased rebates for April 2026 Nikon USA rebates for May remain unchanged
Today, Nikon announced that the Nikon Image Space (www.nikonimagespace.com) will be terminated on October 15, 2026. At the same time, the Nikon Imaging Cloud (imagingcloud.nikon.com) will be enhanced with 5GB of image storage and image sharing capabilities (a year later the Nikon Authenticity Service is still disabled): Notice Regarding the Termination of the NIKON IMAGE […] The post Nikon Image…
Nikon has officially announced only two new lenses this year, but they somehow managed to receive four EISA photography awards for 2026-2027 – not sure how all this works, but here is the full list of “winners”: Award Category Winner (B&H link) EISA Camera of the Year Sony Alpha 7 V EISA Best […] The post Nikon received four EISA photography awards appeared first on Nikon Rumors . Related posts:…
→ New Nikon promotion at Foto Erhardt: free memory card or B+W filter. When you buy a Nikon camera for €990 or more, you’ll receive a free Sony 128GB memory card. When you buy a Nikon Z lens for €501 or more, you’ll receive a free B+W filter. → In addition to the free worldwide […] The post Weekly Nikon news flash #900 appeared first on Nikon Rumors . Related posts: Nikon US rebates for March 2025…
A recent Japanese article (Bunshun Online / Bungeishunju magazine’s “Marunouchi Confidential” column from mid-August 2026) mentioned again the speculation about a potential Luxottica acquisition of Nikon. The article notes Nikon’s large losses for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Against that backdrop of restructuring and a new president, the article states that EssilorLuxottica (known for […]…
This article “Field Tips: Planning a Successful Tiger Safari” is by Des Ong (Website | Facebook | Instagram, see also his previous guest posts): Field Tips: Planning a Successful Tiger Safari Tigers are on many photographers’ bucket lists. With more than 75% of the world’s wild tiger population, India is the premier destination for seeing these magnificent big cats. Having […] The post Field tips:…
The previously reported TTartisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced. The Neo series focuses on lightweight, affordable autofocus lenses (weight: 332–338g, price: $99 with free shipping when purchased from the official store): US Orders: B&H Photo Worldwide: TTartisan Store (use code RUMORS for 5% off) Full-frame 85mm Focal Length […] The post TTartisan AF 85mm…
Nikon USA started a new Z6 III trade-in program that gives you a $200 bonus plus up to $800 in instant savings on a new Z6 III camera. You can trade in any working digital interchangeable-lens camera. This offer is valid through August 30, 2026. Here is the full list of Nikon USA rebates for August: […] The post Nikon USA rebates for August 2026: new Z6 III trade-in program appeared first on Nikon…
The post Should you buy a used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR ($1,750) or go modern with the Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens ($2,096): a real‑world comparison is by Gergely, a wildlife, nature, and sports photographer. You can read more of his gear breakdowns and field tests on his website, view […] The post Should you buy a used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR or go modern with…
Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.9 for the Coolpix P1000 super-zoom camera with a single fix: Fixed an issue where, in rare circumstances, the camera would stop responding when adjusting zoom during burst photography. Nikon also released a new firmware update version 1.20 for the Z5II mirrorless full-frame camera with multiple fixes: Still […] The post Nikon released new firmware…
This guest post on using the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount (order at B&H Photo in the US and the 7Artisans store for international shipping) for wildlife photography in the Manu National Park, Peru, is by the Spanish professional wildlife photographer Francis De Andrés (Website | Instagram): Wildlife photography with the 7Artisans AF […] The post Wildlife photography with the…
→ The Peak Design modular field L-bracket system Kickstarter is ending in 4 days (additional information). → Save $350.89 on the Adobe Creative Cloud Pro (12-month subscription). → The latest new and upcoming lenses from Meike, Viltrox, 7Artisans, TTartisan, Laowa, Sirui, and SG-image. → Many memory cards are currently on sale at B&H Photo. → Nikon […] The post Weekly Nikon news flash #899…
Nikon has ended their relationship with Pro Distributors in the US. PRO Distributors is an active U.S. wholesaler focused on supplying independent camera retailers with imaging brands. They focus on brick-and-mortar independent photo retailers like Paul’s Photo and Service Photo rather than big-box online stores like B&H Photo. Update: Nikon has ended its relationship with […] The post Nikon has…
The consensus from multiple sources is that almost everything coming from Nikon is delayed. I do not have exact timeframes, but rumored cameras, lenses, and firmware updates will likely be delayed further. The latest announcement time frames I published in my last post could be further delayed, with some products being pushed into 2027: What […] The post The consensus from multiple sources: almost…
I have been reporting that Nikon will release a new camera without an EVF. I received some new information indicating that this rumored Nikon camera may actually have an EVF, but no pentaprism/viewfinder hump/EVF housing on top of the camera body. Possibly something like the Fujifilm X-E5 or Sony a7C II cameras. This is all […] The post Update on the rumored Nikon camera without an EVF appeared…
→ The Field Made Summer sale is now live. You can get 25% off all custom indicator labels for cameras, lenses, batteries, and cases with coupon code SUMMER25OFF. → Sirui will announce new Sirui Saturn V2 full-frame anamorphic lenses for Nikon Z-mount in September – an update of the current Saturn lineup (additional information). → The major new Luminar […] The post Weekly Nikon news flash #898…
A quick update on the Nikon Z70 camera: a few hours after my post yesterday, Apple completely removed the Nikon Z70 entry from the authorized ProRes products list. Here are the before and after screenshots: I think it is safe to conclude that this was not a typo. A new high-end Nikon Z APS-C camera […] The post Not a typo: Apple removed the Nikon Z70 listing from the authorized ProRes products…
