The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is expected to start shipping tomorrow, according to the B&H Photo product listing:
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This lens will be produced in very limited quantities, and the wait times will be long. I don’t expect the lens to be in stock for at least 12 months.
Previous coverage of the new lens can be found here:
A quick update to my previous post: Nikon confirms that the new Nikon ZR firmware update 2.0 will be available for touch-and-try at the Inter BEE 2026 show in Japan (November 18th – 20th, 2026):
Apparently, YouTubers cannot stop talking about (leaking?) the upcoming Nikon ZR firmware update version 2.0. In a video from a few days ago, the French YouTuber Mr Camera says in his 2.0 firmware review that we’ll have to wait until November 24th. Around the 8:21 mark at the end of the video he says “Il n’y a plus qu’à attendre le 24 novembre pour en profiter” whichn transaltes to “Now all that’s left to do is wait until November 24th to take advantage of it”.
Some Nikon ZR camera+lens kits are now up to $800 off.
Here is the video and additional information on the upcoming Nikon ZR firmware 2.0:
3 Legged Thing sent me some coupon codes to share with [NR] readers for 25% off any L-brackets that are not already discounted:
This offer applies to all current 3 Legged Thing L-brackets, including those for non-Nikon cameras.
Some 3 Legged Thing tripods are currently on sale at B&H Photo.
All of the Nikon L-brackets are those with names starting with the letter Z:
For Nikon cameras that don’t have a dedicated L-bracket, there are the Universal models:
Nikon President and CEO Yasuhiro Ohmura
Nikon published the transcript and Q&A session for the Q2 financial results with President and CEO Yasuhiro Ohmura. In the management update portion of the presentation, Omura specifically highlighted the following regarding the Imaging Business:
The new Nikon Z5IIC camera (previous coverage) is made in Thailand, while the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens (previous coverage) is made in Japan.
Here is the latest/updated list of Nikon Z mirrorless cameras and lenses, and the country of manufacture:
| Mirrorless camera (Z series) | Country of origin |
| Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z6III, Z6II, Z7, Z6, Z5II, Z5IIC, Z5, Zf, Zfc, Z50, Z50II, Z30 | Thailand |
Nikon quietly shifts some lens production from China to Vietnam
Source: Nikon
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Via PhotoRumors
