Weekly Nikon news flash #909


→ Megadap released firmware version 2.07 for all ETZ21 Sony E-Mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera adapters.


→ Nikon ZR won the 2026 Good Design Best 100 award (together with the Nikon Sportstar EX binoculars). Last week, TIME magazine named the Nikon ZR camera one of the best inventions of 2026.


→ Why your Nikon Z misses focus and how to fix it.


→ The winner of the 74th Nikkor Photo Contest has been announced.


→ Nikon Instruments announced the 2026 Nikon Small World photo competition winners – the final official winning gallery is now available online (press release).


→ Trading in your gear to B&H Photo explained.


→ The previously reported ZY Optics (Zhongyi) AF 35mm f/1.4 lens will be announced on October 25th with a price tag of aprox. $450.

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August 2026 CIPA numbers


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published the latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024):

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Update: the US price of the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens will be $13,999


A quick update on my previous post: the rumored US price for the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is $13,999, which means it may not be the most expensive lens in the lineup (the list of all Nikkor lenses sorted by price can be found here). In Europe, the lens can still be priced at 16,000 euros.

Previous coverage of the Nikkor Z 120-300mmf/2.8 TC VR S lens can be found here.

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Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens announcement on October 29, rumored to be the most expensive lens in the lineup


As I already reported, the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens (see previous coverage) will be released at the end of October:

The Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is coming next, then the Nikon Z70 in November

The next announcement after the 120-300 is expected in November (or before the end of the year) for the Nikon Z70 camera.

Here are some additional details on the upcoming Nikkor Z 120-300mmf/2.8 TC VR S lens:

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Nikon released new firmware updates for the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II & 14-24mm f/2.8 S lenses



Nikon released their third firmware update in a week (see past updates) – this time for the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II (now $200 for the first time) and 14-24mm f/2.8 S (now $800 off) lenses:

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The latest updates and offers from Topaz, DxO, Luminar, and Aftershoot


First, here are some photo editing software coupon codes:

Here are the latest updates and offers from Topaz, DxO, Luminar, and Aftershoot:


You can now get 50% off Topaz Studio & Topaz Photo (50% off the first three months of a monthly or annual plan, or 50% off an annual plan paid up front):

  • Month-to-month: Topaz Studio $69 $34.50/mo | Topaz Photo $39 $19.50/mo
  • Annual, billed monthly: Topaz Studio $45 $22.50/mo | Topaz Photo $25$12.50/mo
  • Annual, paid up front: Topaz Studio $399 $199 | Topaz Photo $199 $99

Topaz is now also available for iPhone & Android mobile phones.


DxO released ViewPoint 6 and PhotoLab 10.2. The new version of ViewPoint introduces AI to help correct perspectives in specific areas of an image – here are the main new features:

  • AI Masks in ReShape Fusion: Precisely reshape individual objects or people with AI-assisted selection and adaptive mesh controls, without affecting the entire image.
  • Perspective correction without cropping: Make localized geometric adjustments while preserving the original framing, without generating or inventing image content.
  • Native RAW editing: Open and edit RAW files directly in the standalone application, without pre-conversion.
  • New exposure and white balance controls: Adjust exposure (±4 EV) and white balance before applying geometric corrections.
  • Non-destructive workflow: Edits are saved in separate sidecar files, preserving the original images.

You can get a DxO discount with promo code RUMORS (new customers only).


Luminar Web launched on October 15, bringing powerful photo editing straight to your browser. Here’s what’s new:

  • The world’s first browser-based photo editor with Light Depth technology.
  • Sky Replacement, now available on the web for the first time.
  • The first online editor with Presets and LUTs together.
  • The first web editor with a broader toolkit for landscape, portrait, and everyday editing.
  • With the addition of Web, Luminar becomes the first and only photo editor offering a Lifetime license across desktop, mobile, and web.

The Luminar 10% off code RUMORS is still available.


Aftershoot announced new Galleries features:

  • Sales Automation: Run timely campaigns, automate follow-ups, add discounts, and track the orders generated through client galleries.
  • Gifting & Credits: Create flexible client credit for package benefits, reorders, or service recovery.
  • Multi-Brand Kit: Save reusable brand settings and apply the right branding to every gallery.
  • Collections & Portfolios: Organize related galleries under one shareable link.
  • More client and selling options: N-Photo fulfillment, six client-facing languages, and multi-currency Print Stores.
  • Additional improvements: New gallery covers, flexible watermarks, Screenshot Protection, and simpler plan upgrades.

Aftershoot now offers every paid gallery feature for FREE until October 31st (available to new and eligible existing free-plan users; includes 10GB of storage).

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TTartisan released new versions of the AF 50mm f/1.8 NEO lens for Nikon Z-mount in titanium & green for $89



TTartisan released two new versions of the AF 50mm f/1.8 NEO lens for Nikon Z-mount in titanium & green:

Additional information on the TTartisan AF 50mm f/1.8 NEO lens can be found here:

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