As previously reported, Nikon will announce the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens in a few hours. The lens will be produced in very limited quantities, and the wait times will be long. Pre-orders will open around midnight EST today at the following links:
The current Nikon USA rebates are ending this weekend (November 1st):
Here are some of the highlights:
Rebates by category:
The previously reported Viltrox 35mm f/1.4 PRO lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced on October 29th. Check B&H Photo and the Viltrox store for pre-orders (Viltrox 10% off code: NIKONRUMORS).
Here is the classification of he different Viltrox product lines:
Additional information on the upcoming Viltrox 35mm f/1.4 PRO lens for Nikon Z-mount:
Another update on the price of the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens: in Europe, the lens is rumored to cost 15,499 EUR incl. The price is higher than in the US (13,999 USD) because of different import duties, exchange rates, taxes, and the fact that Nikon gear is more expensive in Europe.
Previous coverage of the Nikkor Z 120-300mmf/2.8 TC VR S lens can be found here:
→ Megadap released firmware version 2.07 for all ETZ21 Sony E-Mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera adapters.
→ Nikon ZR won the 2026 Good Design Best 100 award (together with the Nikon Sportstar EX binoculars). Last week, TIME magazine named the Nikon ZR camera one of the best inventions of 2026.
→ Why your Nikon Z misses focus and how to fix it.
→ The winner of the 74th Nikkor Photo Contest has been announced.
→ Nikon Instruments announced the 2026 Nikon Small World photo competition winners – the final official winning gallery is now available online (press release).
→ Trading in your gear to B&H Photo explained.
→ The previously reported ZY Optics (Zhongyi) AF 35mm f/1.4 lens will be announced on October 25th with a price tag of aprox. $450.
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published the latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024):
A quick update on my previous post: the rumored US price for the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is $13,999, which means it may not be the most expensive lens in the lineup (the list of all Nikkor lenses sorted by price can be found here). In Europe, the lens can still be priced at 16,000 euros.
Previous coverage of the Nikkor Z 120-300mmf/2.8 TC VR S lens can be found here.
