Brightin Star officially announced the previously rumored 60mm f/2.8 2X Macro APS-C manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount with a clicked aperture, 0.182m closest focusing distance, and a special IMC coating:
Nikon officially released the previously reported v1.10 firmware update for the Nikon ZR and v5.31 for the Nikon Z9 cameras: Read More
The official Nikon Japan online store (Nikon Direct) is listing a new HB-103 lens hood to be released on January 30th:
The Nikon HB-103 lens hood is designed for the Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens. The Nikon Japan store clearly states that the product is an older model and that a new one is available. In the US, the Nikon HB-103 lens hood is also listed as discontinued:
What is wrong with the old HB-103 lens hood? We want to know! For a second, I thought about the latest rumors for a new Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC lens – could it be that this new lens hood is designed for the rumored 120-300mm lens?
Nikon is rumored to announce a new Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC lens by the end of the year
→ The Shoten LM-NZ M II lens adapter (Leica M-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera adapter) with Helicoid is now available for sale.
→ Viltrox released a new firmware update version 1.03 for the 2.0X Teleconverter for Nikon Z-mount.
→ New Rollei AF 35mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount announced in Germany.
→ 7Artisans to announce a new AF 40mm f/2.5 FF lens on January 27th.
→ More pictures of the new SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount. A Nikon SE design version will be released later. (SG-Image lenses are sold on Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress).
→ Nikon UK winter sale is ending soon.
→ The new 2026 ON1 Effects is now officially released and available as a standalone application or as a plugin for Lightroom Classic and Photoshop (additional information).
→ Godox released a new AD800 Pro all-in-one outdoor flash (additional information).
I have been reporting for a while about a new Nikkor Z 100-300mm or 120-300mm f/2.8 lens. I have now received some new information on that rumor: the new lens will be Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC and is expected to be announced by the end of 2026. Keep in mind that the release timeframe has not been finalized, and there may be delays.
FYI – Nikon already has an AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens for F-mount (see previous coverage here).
In addition to Kondor Blue, SmallRig, Tilta, and Mid49 (now available also at B&H Photo), here are a few additional Nikon ZR camera cages from third-party manufacturers (check also Ali Express):
