Nikkei interview with Nikon: focus on investing in next-generation image processors, image sensors, and video cameras, launching an engine and software platform


The Japanese Nikkei Shimbun has published an interview article with executives from Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Fujifilm. Here is the summary of the interview with Nikon (the article is behind a paywall):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #906


→ Just because B&H Photo is running online ads for the Nikon Z7III camera, it does not mean that such a camera will be announced any time soon.


→ Thypoch is teasing three new lenses.

→ Venus Optics to announce a new Laowa FF II TS 24mm f/2 C-Dreamer tilt-shift lens.


→ The Imaging World show will move to Cologne in 2027, and it will be “inspired by Photokina”.



→ Nikon is reviewing the winner of the Nikon microscopy photo contest after criticism over AI usage.

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Jason Momoa got a custom-made gold Nikon ZR camera




Jason Momoa got a custom-made gold Nikon ZR camera and matching Tilta cage:

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Venus Optics announced the Laowa ACRIS AF 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO lens for Nikon Z-mount


Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO autofocus full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount. Orders are now open at the Laowa online store (coming soon to B&H Photo). Key features of the lens:

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Officially announced: Brightin Star 50mm f/2 TRI-SIGHT lens for Nikon Z-mount with three rendering styles



The previously reported Brightin Star 50mm f/2 TRI-SIGHT manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced. The new full-frame 50mm lens has three unique focusing  modes:

  • SMOOTH for soft-focus effects
  • PRIME for standard rendering
  • FOAMS for bubble bokeh

Orders are now open at:


Additional information:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #905



→  The Chinese company Cloud Workshop announed new decorative covers for the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G F-mount lens and Viltrox F-Z + Fringer NF-GFX adapters (see original post).


→ The current Nikon UK deals will end in two days.


→ 2026 Bild Expo in NYC announced (May 25-26).


→ Nikon will take part in the 2026 Salon de la Photo et de la Vidéo in Paris from October 8 to 11, 2026.

→ Here are the Nikon Z5IIC promo videos:

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Field Made released new labels for the Nikon Z5IIC


Field Made released new labels for the Nikon Z5IIC camera:

You can get 10% off your next FieldMade order with coupon code “Rumors10“.

The Nikon Z5IIc camera is available for pre-order:

More coverage of FieldMade indicator labels for Nikon lenses and cameras can be found here:

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