Nikon Rumors

Weekly Nikon news flash #877

By [NR] admin | Published: March 8, 2026

→ New Peak Design bags are now listed for funding on Kickstarter, and they have already raised over $1.4M in just a few days (more Kickstarter funding projects).

→ DxO launched PureRAW 6 – you can get 10% off all DxO products with code RUMORS (additional information).

→ Tamron Americas enhanced benefits for its 6-year lens warranty.

→ Nikon Lunch & Learn: Macro (Thursday, March 12th, 12- 1pm, free online).

→ Topaz Labs released major upgrades to Topaz Photo and Astra: Wonder 2 is now local, plus Starlight Fast 2 and Scene Controls are now in Astra (additional information).

→ The upcoming Viltrox Evo lenses surpass the performance of existing APO lenses. Viltrox calls them “Hyper APO”.

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TTartisan announced a new 17mm f/4 tilt-shift lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: March 8, 2026

TTartisan announced a new 17mm f/4 tilt-shift lens for Nikon Z-mount.

Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and at the official TTartisan online store (TTartisan 5% off code: RUMORS).

Additional information:

Lens key features:

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The shipment of the new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens could be delayed

By [NR] admin | Published: March 7, 2026

Nikon Japan has updated the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 Mark II lens listing on their online store with the statement: “Due to the overwhelming number of orders we have received for this product, it may take some time for delivery.” They now list the expected shipping date as April 2026. The US press release initially suggested the lens would be available in late March 2026.

Here are the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens pre-order links:

US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo
DE: Foto Erhardt
UK: WEX Photo
CA: Camera Canada

Comparing the new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens with the previous version

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Samyang is waiting on licensing from Nikon to start making Z-mount lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: March 5, 2026

Phototrend published their report on Samyang from the 2026 CP+ show, where the South Korean lens manufacturer confirmed that they are waiting on licensing from Nikon to start making Z-mount lenses: