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


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:

“As for a potential move to Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts, the lens maker is still waiting for official licenses from the Japanese manufacturers.”

Samyang used to release F-mount lenses back in 2020, and they even have two manual focus Z-mount lenses, and you can still buy them today:


In the US, some LK Samyang lenses are also sold under the Rokinon brand. In Europe, Smyang lenses are sold at Foto Erhardt and WEX Photo.

Samynag had several new lens prototypes on display at CP+. You can see the complete coverage here:

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Nikon US rebates for March




Nikon USA started new rebates for the month of March:

Rebates by categories (see full list):

The latest Nikon Europe rebates can be found here:

New Nikon Spring discounts launched in Europe

Next is the full list of discounted Nikon cameras and lenses for March 2026 in the US:

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Detailed report on the Nikon and third-party Chinese Z-mount lens manufacturers


This post on Chinese social media details the situation with Nikon and third-party Z-mount lens manufacturers. Here is the translated AI recap:

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Meike temporarily stopped selling Z-mount lenses in China, all Chinese lens brands got a warning from Nikon


Today Meike issued an official statement and also temporarily stopped selling Nikon Z-mount lenses in China:

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Huge Nikon price increase in China – up to 42% for some lenses


Nikon introduces a huge price increase in China – up to 42% for some lenses. Leica is also raising its prices in the US, and I have the feeling that other brands will follow. The main reasons are tariffs, rising component/material costs, exchange rates (weak dollar), and the overall shrinking camera market.

Here are the lists of Nikon price increases in China:

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The Nikon Coolpix P1100 and P950 super-zoom cameras are now $100 off



The Nikon Coolpix P1100 and P950 super-zoom point-and-shoot cameras are now $100 off in the US:


The Nikon Coolpix P1100 is also discounted in Europe:

Always impressive to see the 24-3000mm zoom range of the Nikon Coolpix P1100 camera

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NASA Artemis II astronauts will take the 10-year-old Nikon D5 DSLR camera around the moon, here is why


NASA Artemis II astronauts will take the 10-year-old Nikon D5 DSLR camera (you can still get one today) around the moon. Here is why:

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