→ Tamron started new Spring lens rebates.
→ Think Tank Photo announced new DarkLight camera bags.
→ PolarPro announced a new Goldstache filter.
→ The new Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f/2 lens for Nikon Z-mount will be released on April 15th. Pre-order links: B&H Photo | WEX Photo.
→ The Nikon ZR camera drops below £2,000 in the UK for the first time.
Nikon USA started new rebates for April 2026 – after reducing some of the savings in March, the new rebates are coming back even stronger (the new rebates are set to end on May 3rd). In addition to the rebates, some Nikon cameras are now coming with a free memory card (NIXQD64GB) or other accessories. See the details at:
Full list of discounted Nikon gear for April in the USA:
After a flawless 10-day voyage that took humanity farther from Earth than any crewed mission in over 50 years, NASA’s Artemis II has safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego. Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen are back on Earth, and they brought back something extraordinary: breathtaking images captured with Nikon cameras that will define this historic flight for generations.
As we’ve reported here at Nikon Rumors, the Artemis II crew relied on Nikon D5 DSLR cameras as their primary handheld cameras, plus a Nikon Z9 that was added at the last minute for deep-space radiation testing ahead of future missions. No fancy new mirrorless flagship, no commercial sponsorship deal – just proven Nikon gear that NASA has trusted for decades in the harshest environment imaginable. The results? Absolutely stunning.
TTartisan announced new AF 17mm f/1.8 Air and 7.5mm f/2 fisheye silver edition APS-C lenses for Nikon Z-mount. For now, only the 7.5mm f/2 lens is available for order (the 17mm f/1.8 will be released later):
Additional information on the new lenses:
Nikon released firmware update version 1.04 for the Z50II mirrorless camera with a single fix:
PhotonsToPhotos released sensor measurements for the Nikon Z50II camera
The previously reported Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount has now been officially announced – this is the second generation of the Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 model.
The introductory price of the lens is $249.99. After April 23, the price will be $269.99. Orders are now open at the official Brightin Star website (coming soon to B&H).
Additional information:
Nikon has registered a new N2324 camera in Asia:
Here is the list of upcoming/rumored Nikon cameras:
