Nikon Rumors

New Nikon lens rebates launched in Canada

By [NR] admin | Published: August 25, 2026

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):

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Nikon Image Space is no more, Nikon Imaging Cloud will be enhanced with 5GB of image storage

By [NR] admin | Published: August 25, 2026

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):

Posted in Nikon Software| Tagged Nikon Image Space, Nikon Imaging Cloud| 12 Comments

Nikon received four EISA photography awards

By [NR] admin | Published: August 24, 2026

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 Buy Camera	Fujifilm X-T30 III
EISA APS-C Camera	Fujifilm X-E5
EISA Professional Camera	Sony Alpha 7R VI
EISA Photo/Video Camera	Nikon ZR
EISA Compact Camera	Panasonic LUMIX DC-L10
EISA Lens of the Year	Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
EISA Wide Angle Lens	Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II \| Art
EISA Wide Angle Zoom Lens	Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
EISA Standard Lens	Nikon Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
EISA Standard Zoom Lens	Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
EISA Telephoto Lens	Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS \| Sports
EISA Telephoto Zoom Lens	Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
EISA Wildlife Lens	OM System M.ZUIKO ED 50-200mm f2.8 IS PRO
EISA Travel Zoom Lens	Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG \| Contemporary
EISA Macro Lens	Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS
EISA Portrait Lens	Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG \| Art
EISA Photo/Video Lens	Canon RF 20-50mm F4L IS USM PZ
EISA Best Buy Lens	Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM
EISA Photo Smartphone	OPPO Find X9 Ultra
EISA Photo Software	Excire Foto 2027
EISA Analog Accessory	VALOI easy35 v2
EISA Analog Camera	Lomo MC-A 35 mm Film Camera

Via PhotoRumors

Posted in Nikon ZR| Tagged EISA| 26 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #900

By [NR] admin | Published: August 23, 2026

→ 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 shipping, you can get an additional 5% discount on the new TTartisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo lens for Nikon Z-mount with the code RUMORS by purchasing from the online store.

→ After the end of the Kickstarter campaign, the new Peak Design Field Bracket for Nikon cameras is now available for sale at B&H Photo.

→ New: B&H cable finder tool (cable finder specific for photography).

→ 2025 digital camera shipment market share based on the latest Nikkei Industry Report: Fujifilm pushes Nikon to 4th place. No surprise: Nikon has released only two lenses this year, and most new products are delayed.

→ You can order the new Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 full-frame pancake liquid silver lens with a Z-mount lens adapter (additional information).

→ Is the digital camera industry really recovering?

→ Report from Japan: the top 10 used cameras with the biggest price increases (Nikon D5600 at #1, Nikon Z9 at #10).

→ Meike lens roadmap: new autofocus zooms and fast f/1.2 primes.

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash| 37 Comments

Not again: “some believe that Luxottica’s large holding of Nikon shares is a stepping stone to an acquisition” (source: Yahoo Japan)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 23, 2026

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 Ray-Ban) has rapidly increased its stake toward 20%, and that “some believe that Luxottica’s large holding of Nikon shares is a stepping stone to an acquisition”. You can read the article on Yahoo Japan (behind a paywall). Here is the relevant quote:

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Field tips: planning a successful tiger safari

By [NR] admin | Published: August 22, 2026

This article “Field Tips: Planning a Successful Tiger Safari” is by Des Ong (Website | Facebook | Instagram, see also his previous guest posts):

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TTartisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for $99 and with free worldwide shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: August 20, 2026

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):