The previously reported Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 and 55mm f/1.8 EVO APO full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now officially announced and available for pre-order:
The new EVO APO lenses are described as “Hyper APO”:
I have already reported in detail the technical specifications of the new lenses – here is a recap:
→ Zero interest when purchasing Nikon gear if paid within 24 months.
→ Nikon Z5 II trade-in program.
→ Get a free National Geographic bag with your Nikon camera purchase at Foto Erhardt in Germany.
→ No Nikon camera has ever failed on a NASA space mission since 1971. Above is the original Nikon F ad from 1971, along with what Nikon should do next.
The 2026 NAB show starts tomorrow, and Nikon is already teasing the release of a new AF Nikkor Z cinema lens (see previous rumors).
I am waiting to receive more details on the new lens. Stay tuned!
Update – so far, nobody seems to know what the new Nikkor Z Cinema lens will be. That could mean that we will not get an official announcement, which also explains the lack of prior rumors. This could just be another reiteration of the previous teaser for Nikkor Z Cinema lenses:
Here is the new teaser:
Detailed coverage of the 2026 NAB show can be found here:
Our sponsor, Nextorage, announced today the launch of their special NAB deals at B&H Photo. The promotion includes significant discounts on CFexpress memory cards and card readers:
At the 2026 NAB Show, Nextorage will showcase a wide range of professional memory storage solutions, including the upcoming next-generation CFexpress Type B NX-B2PRO+ memory card (booth C6728):
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Nikon products received three TIPA photo and imaging awards this year:
The full list of the 2026 TIPA photo and imaging gear awards can be found here:
Here are the two Z-mount lenses Viltrox will announce next week at the 2026 NAB show (previously reported here) – you can already pre-order them at Foto Erhardt:
