First look: Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: July 17, 2026


This first look of the just-announced Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount (now in stock at B&H Photo and Foto Erhardt) is by Scott Tucker (website | Instagram | YouTube):

The quest for a small lens, one that feels like a bespoke match for my Nikon mirrorless cameras and, in particular, the Zf, has seemed never-ending… Most lenses usually end up longer than I want or have materials that feel needlessly cheap and look out of place against the more premium Nikon build.

Today, that search may be over with the release of the $299 USD Viltrox AF 26mm f2.8 EVO pancake for Z.

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Now available: Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX Ⅱ full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: July 16, 2026


Meike officially released the new AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX Ⅱ full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount – currently in stock at the official Meike store (coming soon to B&H Photo). The price is $569. The lens is also available in black, white, and white/black colors:

Here is the list of lens updates:

  • Sharper. Faster. Lighter.
  • 67MP Ready – Image quality capable of 10K resolution
  • APO Optics – Minimized chromatic aberration for cleaner color
  • Three Colors Available – Black, Panda, and White
  • Edge-to-Edge Sharpness – Exceptional detail across the frame
  • Hyperb STM AF – Fast, precise, and whisper-quiet autofocus
  • Lightweight Design – Only around 650g
  • Click/De-click Aperture Ring, Aperture Lock & Fn Button

The current Meike lens lineup:


Previous coverage of Meike lenses can be found here. The Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX Ⅱ lens was previously reported here (the lens was presented at the 2026 CP+ show). Additional information:

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Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced

By [NR] admin | Published: July 15, 2026





The previously reported Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount has been officially announced. Orders are now open at:

Comparison between the Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8 and the new Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 lens can be found here.




The technical specifications of the lens can be found here (additional information):

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Just announced: Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: July 15, 2026



The previously reported Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount (model A084) was just announced. Pre-orders are now open at:



Additional information about the new lens can be found here:

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Nikon, please bring your Japan-only merch to the rest of the world!

By [NR] admin | Published: July 14, 2026




The official Nikon Direct Store in Japan released several new limited edition items (additional information) – Nikon should make them available for sale to the rest of the world!

Here are some of the new items:

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Nikon Z9 image from Artemis II enables major scientific discovery: large-scale morphology of the optical F-corona

By [NR] admin | Published: July 14, 2026


The above Nikon Z9 image from Artemis II enables major scientific discovery: large-scale morphology of the optical F-corona:

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Parallax Monitor/ZR Ctl: the Nikon Z-series control app you will want on every shoot

By [NR] admin | Published: July 13, 2026




This article, “Parallax Monitor/ZR Ctl: the Nikon Z-series control app you will want on every shoot,” is written by Mike Aguado (YouTube channel).

The app was previously reported in this post:

The latest Nikon ZR accessories: skins, cages, underwater housings, third-party apps

Here is the guest post:

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