Nikon Rumors

The latest Chinese lenses for Nikon Z-mount updates

By [NR] admin | Published: February 1, 2026

→ Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses.

→ Viltrox filed a patent related to the Nikon Z mount in China for using mounting claws for securing the lens to the camera: the ring is fixed to the base, with claws positioned inside the ring for lens attachment – see the drawings here (patent CN121115381A).

→ The SG-Image 25mm f/1.8 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount will also be released in silver.

→ Yongnuo is teasing a lens with a newly developed VCM motor.

→ 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FF lens additional information.

→ Pictures of the upcoming SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 “Nikon SE design” pancake lens (SG-Image lenses are sold on Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress).

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for Nikon cameras, third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount| 29 Comments

Guest post: Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300 f/2.8 TC VR S – my dream lens?

By [NR] admin | Published: February 1, 2026

The post, “Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300 f/2.8 TC VR S – my dream lens?” is by Des Ong (website | Facebook | Instagram, see also his previous guest posts):

I was excited to read the recent piece from NR suggesting that a Z 300mm f/2.8 might be released later this year. For the past decade, the DSLR version has been my primary telephoto lens. Although my VR I copy is very old, it has proven to be consistently reliable.

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Des Ong, Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300 f/2.8 TC VR S lens, [NR] Guest Posts| 39 Comments

Major Nikon server maintenance scheduled for February 12, 2026

By [NR] admin | Published: January 31, 2026

Nikon sent emails to all registered users about a major server maintenance scheduled for February 12, 2026 – exactly two weeks before the start of the 2026 CP+ show in Japan (February 26 – March 1, 2026). The update will impact multiple products: Nikon Imaging Cloud, Nikon Image Space, NX Studio, and NX Tether. Maybe the changes are related to a new product announcement? We already have a basic idea of what to expect in 2026:

What to expect from Nikon in 2026

Here is the full text of the email sent:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged 2026 CP+ show, Nikon Image Space, Nikon Imaging Cloud, Nikon NX Studio, Nikon NX Tether| 57 Comments

Nikon Z Auto Capture and Pre-Capture Release

By [NR] admin | Published: January 31, 2026

Nikon Z Auto Capture and Pre-Capture Release

Michael Herbert (Instagram) is seeking to demystify some of the complications of Nikon Z Auto Capture and Pre Capture Release Capture.

These are great features that can help you capture wall-hanger images that were difficult just a few years ago. Yet they are complicated in some respects, and my new Facebook Group Nikon Z Auto Capture and Pre-Capture Release is intended to take out some of the mystery.

Flicker shot with Auto Capture

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged [NR] Guest Posts| 50 Comments

Nikon USA rebates for February: new Z5II trade-in program

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

The new Nikon USA rebates for February began today with a new Z5II trade-in program and new discounts on ZR lens kits. See the details at

Rebates by categories (see full list):

Nikon UK winter sale: WEX Photo.

Canada: Nikon Canada offers a $200 trade-in bonus toward the Z5II.

Posted in Deals| Tagged lens only rebates, Nikkor Z-mount lens only rebates, Nikon Canada rebates, Nikon Rebates, Nikon Z rebates| 112 Comments

An updated list of where Nikon Z cameras and lenses are manufactured

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

Here is the latest/updated list of Nikon Z mirrorless cameras and lenses, and the country of manufacturing:

Mirrorless camera (Z series)	Country of origin
Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z6III, Z6II, Z7, Z6, Z5II Z5, Zf, Zfc, Z50, Z50II, Z30	Thailand

NIKKOR Z Lenses
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S	Japan
NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7	Vietnam
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (Special Edition) NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f /3.5-6.3 VR NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1	Thailand
NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f /2.8 NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR	China