Sony rumored to acquire Tamron

By [NR] admin | Published: July 29, 2026


Sony is rumored to acquire Tamron. The report comes from a reliable source (paywalled) in Japan – see the recap over at PhotoRumors:

Update – Tamron confirms non-binding acquisition proposal from Sony:

Tamron confirms non-binding acquisition proposal from Sony

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Tomorrow at B&H Photo: “The landscape of the human face with Joe McNally” hosted by Nikon

By [NR] admin | Published: July 29, 2026


Tomorrow, July 30th (Thursday), B&H Photo will hold the event “The landscape of the human face with Joe McNally” hosted by Nikon:

  • Thu July 30, 2026, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm ET
  • Speakers: Joe McNally – Nikon
  • Location: B&H SuperStore – the new event space on the first floor of B&H NYC SuperStore at 420 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
  • Register here (all B&H events can be found here)

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It seems that Nikon lost the patent infringement lawsuit against Viltrox in China

By [NR] admin | Published: July 28, 2026


Several readers have contacted me to report that Nikon’s Chinese Z-mount patent (202010127062.4) was declared fully invalid by CNIPA:


I have very limited informtion on this, and no official source, so here is the AI recap based on the tips I received (see previous coverage of the Nikon vs. Viltrox lawsuit):

Update/confirmed – Nikon lost the patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China:

Confirmed: Nikon lost the patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China

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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art lens tested on the Nikon Zf & Z9

By [NR] admin | Published: July 28, 2026




This Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art lens ($1,059) reviewed on the Nikon Zf & Z9 cameras with a Megadap Pro+ adapter is by Dariusz Breś (Instagram | Facebook | Flickr | Previous posts):

I’ve had too many 35mm lenses to count: big and small, heavy and light, light and dark… No wonder, it’s the standard focal length in the world of prime lenses. Today I’ll be reviewing just such a standard: the second installment of the 35 Art line, the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art lens.

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DIY handgrip for Nikon Z6III cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: July 28, 2026

A reader sent me his DIY project. For a long time, Johann F. Saba from Germany used the Meike handgrip for the Nikon Z6 and Z6II, but there is nothing like it available for the Nikon Z6III. He purchased a SmallRig cage for the Nikon Z6III, cut away the left and top parts, sanded them down smooth, and applied the same black paint. Here is the result:

In the past, I have covered several handgrip/bracket options for Nikon Z6III cameras – see this post for the full list:

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Cooke SP3 & AP3 cinema lenses now available also for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: July 28, 2026



Cooke Optics announced today that its Cooke SP3 and Cooke AP3 cinema lenses will also be available for Nikon Z-mount:

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Is the Z in Nikon Z just the letter N rotated at 90 degrees?

By [NR] admin | Published: July 27, 2026



Ever noticed something a little too perfect about the Nikon Z logo? The brand name Nikon contains two N letters. Is the Z in Nikon Z just the capital letter N rotated at 90 degrees clockwise (or counterclockwise)? Z with 2 lines for the double NN? Nikon’s official explanation never mentions this. In the original 2018 announcement, they wrote:

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