Nikon ZR “BayHem” neon camera on display at the 2026 CP+ show




At the 2026 CP+ show in Japan (see detailed coverage), Nikon has on display the Nikon ZR “BayHem” neon camera – a one-off model Nikon gave to Michael Bay before the official launch (previously reported here):

 
 
This trend is coming from RED – they used to make custom neon cameras for Michael Bay:

Maybe this will be a future ZR limited edition model?

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Here are the other third-party Z-mount lenses announced at the 2026 CP+ show


Here are a few other third-party Z-mount lenses announced at the 2026 CP+ show:

 
Brightin Star 50mm f/2 TRI-SIGHT lens for Nikon Z-mount with switchable triple rendering modes: SMOOTH, PRIME, FOAMS (development announcement, check website for updates).

 
7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 lens for Nikon Z-mount (Z version to be released later, check website for updates).


7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FF lens for Nikon Z-mount (should be announced in a few hours, check website for updates).


Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 STM ASPH ED IF APO full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount (not officially released yet, check website for updates).

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

Via PhotoRumors

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MonsterAdapter to announce two new Z-mount adapters: LA-FZ11 for Nikon F-mount non-CPU lenses and LA-NZ1 for Contax N-mount lenses

MonsterAdapter LA-FZ11 adapter

MonsterAdapter LA-FZ11 adapter

MonsterAdapter LA-NZ1 adapter

MonsterAdapter LA-NZ1 adapter

At the 2026 CP+ show, which starts tomorrow, MonsterAdapter will announce two new Z-mount adapters:

  • MonsterAdapter LA-FZ11 (the previous version was LA-FZ1): manual-focus enhanced adapter for Nikon F-mount non-CPU lenses, designed exclusively for Nikon Z-mount. It features AE control, EXIF recording, and innovative MF assist functions (with automatic aperture control and focus indicator, but no AF).
  • MonsterAdapter LA-NZ1: enables the use of Contax N-mount Carl Zeiss lenses on Nikon Z-mount cameras with autofocus functionality.

MonsterAdapter products are sold at B&H Photo.

More coverage of Nikon Z-mount adapters can be found here.

Additiona in formation:

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First Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens YouTube reviews


Here are the first Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens YouTube reviews (pre-orders now open at B&HErhardtWEX, and Camera Canada):

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Here are the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens YouTube videos


Here are the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens official YouTube videos (pre-orders now open at B&H, Erhardt, WEX, and CCanada):

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Coming soon: new Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z mount


Cosina was already teasing the display of new lens prototypes at the 20260 CP+ show at Pacifico Yokohama, starting February 26, 2026. One of the new lenses is a Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z mount. This will be the 15th Voigtlander lens for Z-mount. Here are the details:

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





A specifications comparison between the new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens (left) and the old version (right) can be found here:

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