Weekly Nikon news flash #894

→ The new SG-Image 35mm f/2.2 AF full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock at Amazon (three different versions available: black, silver, and CE). Additional information on the lens is available here.

→ The Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced on July 15th (check the Viltrox website for updates). The full specifications on the new lens can be found here.


This 12-year-old Nikon D750 DSLR camera has taken 689,000 photos, and it still works perfectly (source: Paul’s Photo).


→ Registration for the Shutterspeak September 2026 Nikon Z Boot Camp just opened.


See this post for what is coming next in Aftershoot (free trial | galleries | previous coverage | “AI will not replace us“).


→ SanDisk’s first 8TB SDUC memory cards confirmed: massive storage, but new card readers required.


→ Tamron released Lens Utility version 5.0 for the Tamron Link.


→ New: Tilta Universal Cooling System (coming soon to B&H Photo).


→ The Nikon Z6 III camera with no wireless connectivity is now removed from B&H Photo (additional information).


→ New: 3 Legged Thing Zayne QD dedicated L-Bracket for the Nikon Z50 II.


→ Japan’s Intellectual Property High Court has upheld a Japan Patent Office (JPO) decision invalidating a RED video camera patent, in a case where Panasonic successfully challenged it, and Nikon, as RED’s new owner, appealed (source).


→ Nikon’s stock is up 28% year to date.

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Tamron to announce a new 12-20mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount (model A084)



Tamron will soon announce a new 12-20mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount (model A084). Here are the details:

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TTartisan released a new AF 17mm f/1.8 Air APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount ($148)


TTartisan released a new AF 17mm f/1.8 Air APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount, priced at $148 (see silver version). Pre-orders should now be open at:

Lens key features:

  • 17mm wide-angle view
  • F1.8 large aperture
  • Approx. 161-178g lightweight design
  • 0.18m minimum focusing distance
  • Stepping motor for smooth autofocus
  • Eye & Face Detection

The lens already exists for other lens mounts – see additional information here:

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Coming soon: new fast, top-of-the-line, high-end, professional Nikon APS-C (DX) camera


A new fast/top-of-the-line/high-end/professional Nikon APS-C (DX) camera has been rumored for a while. There were some unconfirmed reports that this could be a mini-Nikon ZR model with some RED tech inside. The RED Komodo, for example, features a Super 35mm sensor, commonly regarded as an APS-C equivalent (it’s slightly larger than a typical APS-C sensor). Here is some new rumored information:

  • 45MP stacked sensor
  • Very fast camera (mini-Z9/mini-ZR), similar to the D500 DSLR
  • Expected announcement/release in the next few months, most likely August-September (we may get teasers or a development first)
  • No confirmation on the model name (Z90, Z80, Z30II, Z500, etc.)

Stay tuned for updates, and as usual, contact me anonymously if you have any additional information.

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Nikon Z8/Z9 masterclass in London this weekend with Steve Simon


Steve Simon will have a Nikon Z8/Z9 masterclass in London this weekend (July 12th). Here are the details:

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The latest Z-mount lenses from China


Here are the latest Z-mount lenses from Chinese lens manufacturers:


Songraw announced a new AF 85mm f/1.2 MS “Youth Edition” full-frame lens made entirely of aviation-grade aluminum (in the US, Songraw lenses are sold at Amazon):


TTArtisan will soon announce a new AF 85mm f/1.8 lens from the budget Neo line (previously reported here):


Viltrox is already teasing the upcoming 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Nikon Z mount:


Sirui announced new 15mm T1.6, 75mm T1.4, and 150mm T4 Macro (1.5x) cinema lenses with interchangeable RF/Z/L modules (no shims required). Orders are now open at B&H Photo and the official Sirui online store (the lenses are from the Sirui Vision Prime series, currently available in 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm T1.4).

Additional information on the lenses can be found on PhotoRumors:

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Nikon Z50II firmware update version 1.10 released


Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.10 for the Z50II camera. Here is what’s new:

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