Nikon Rumors

SmallRig autumn savings now live

By [NR] admin | Published: October 6, 2026

SmallRig launched its autumn savings:

US: B&H Photo (Nikon section)
Worldwide: SmallRig website (Nikon section)

Here are some of the discounted products (see the full list here):

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Nikkei interview with Nikon: focus on investing in next-generation image processors, image sensors, and video cameras, launching an engine and software platform

By [NR] admin | Published: October 5, 2026

The Japanese Nikkei Shimbun has published an interview article with executives from Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Fujifilm. Here is the summary of the interview with Nikon (the article is behind a paywall):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #906

By [NR] admin | Published: October 5, 2026

→ Just because B&H Photo is running online ads for the Nikon Z7III camera, it does not mean that such a camera will be announced any time soon.

→ Thypoch is teasing three new lenses.

→ Venus Optics to announce a new Laowa FF II TS 24mm f/2 C-Dreamer tilt-shift lens.

→ The Imaging World show will move to Cologne in 2027, and it will be “inspired by Photokina”.

→ Nikon is reviewing the winner of the Nikon microscopy photo contest after criticism over AI usage.

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Jason Momoa got a custom-made gold Nikon ZR camera

By [NR] admin | Published: October 3, 2026

Jason Momoa got a custom-made gold Nikon ZR camera and matching Tilta cage:

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Venus Optics announced the Laowa ACRIS AF 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: September 30, 2026

Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO autofocus full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount. Orders are now open at the Laowa online store (coming soon to B&H Photo). Key features of the lens:

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Officially announced: Brightin Star 50mm f/2 TRI-SIGHT lens for Nikon Z-mount with three rendering styles

By [NR] admin | Published: September 28, 2026

The previously reported Brightin Star 50mm f/2 TRI-SIGHT manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced. The new full-frame 50mm lens has three unique focusing modes: