Here is an old Nikon documentary, “The Eye of Science”:
Lenses are created from glass blocks extracted from a crucible. The assembled optical instruments are used for measurement and surveying, exploring everything from the microscopic world to the edge of the universe, pushing human capabilities to the limit and pioneering new fields of study. This film showcases the full scope of Nippon Kogaku Kogyo’s achievements.
→ A Nikon D3500 DSLR camera with a Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED lens was used to photograph the Papoose Lake area from a plane (the alleged location of the secret S4 facility, from the new “S4: The Bob Lazar Story” documentary).
→ NiSi released a new JetMag Pro 49MAG magnetic filter system that locks. Orders are now open at: B&H Photo | NiSi website (use code RUMORS for 10% off).
→ 3 Legged Thing launched a new modular, tactical tripod system on Kickstarter (additional information).
→ Viltrox officially unveiled several new Z-mount lenses at the 2026 IBC show (previously reported here).
→ Here are some of the new products announced at the 2026 IBC show (see the full list here and this blog post).
→ Pre-orders for the new ON1 Photo RAW 2027 are now open. Use coupon code NIKONRUMORS20 for an additional discount when ordering from this link (additional information).
You can now buy Nikon logo LED light-up signs for around $40 on eBay. Two different models are available:
Nikon outlet deals at eBay from authorized dealers (USA warranty)
The new Nikon Nikkor Z Cinema 50mm T1.9 VV cinema lens was spotted at the 2026 IBC show (picture credit: Michel Khourny – thanks):
The 50mm T1.9 VV is the first of nine new Nikkor Z cinema lenses that were announced a few days ago:
Venus Optics released the Nikon F-mount version of the existing Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X ultra macro lens:
The lens already exists for Nikon Z-mount:
In 2026, Nikon had three development announcements and two actual announcements:
Was it so difficult to just release the Z 120-300mm lens this week? The lens has leaked multiple times and is already listed for pre-orders in Europe. Maybe we can still get the official release before the end of September – I already reported on several potential clues.
I’ve been reporting that 2026 will be one of the slowest years for new Nikon product releases for as long as I can remember. Here again is the list of Nikon cameras and lens announcements over the years:
Every few months, Amazon discounts random cameras and lenses for a limited time. Today, the Nikon Zf camera is listed on Amazon for $1,747 – that’s $300 off (regular price: $2,047):
Update: all discounted Zf cameras are now sold out, and the price is back to normal.
The camera is sold by Unique Photo, an authorized Nikon USA dealer. Act fast, those deals usually last only a few hours.
You can find previous coverage of the Nikon Zf camera here.
