Nikon Rumors

Weekly Nikon news flash #893

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

→ New: Mutiny TC-A timecode + audio breakout adapter for Nikon cameras.

→ New: Aquatech Edge Pro underwater housing for Nikon ZR cameras (Aquatech products are also sold at B&H Photo).

→ Think Tank Photo announced a new Turnstyle Sling V3 camera bag (more info). Check also the ongoing Think Tank Photo sale.

→ New: Core SWX PowerVault charging system.

→ Top 10 full-size tripods.

→ The new Delkin Valor Pro 1TB CFexpress 4.0 memory card is assembled in the US – get it from B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo.

→ PPPcameras offers customizable Nikon F and Nikon 35ti leatherette options (check also their vintage store).

→ Harlowe Pocket Flash with Z-Axis stand and Bi-Color LED (more info).

→ Manfrotto Uncover Backpack (more info).
→ Pelican next-gen Protector 2.0 cases (more info).

→ Profoto XL-Sized Softboxes (more info).
→ Godox portable lighting system (more info).

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash| Tagged Megadap ETZ 21 Cine, Nikon Zr accessories, Underwater housing for Nikon| 55 Comments

Is Nikon resurrecting the canceled DL compact cameras?

By [NR] admin | Published: July 4, 2026

I received a tip that Nikon could be resurrecting the canceled DL compact camera system. The camera body design and lens specs could be very similar to those of the originally announced DL1 8-50 and DL 24-85, or maybe combined into a single 24-70 variant that is slightly thicker. The rest of the rumor:

Premium materials
Nikon’s Flexible Color Picture Control
Stacked 24mp 1” sensor
Will be sold with a leather camera case
External smart shoe EVF will be sold separately

Please note that I have not confirmed this informtion with any of my other sources – maybe it is too early or maybe the above information is false. Nikon will definitely release a new compact camera. Early reports suggested a high-end compact Nikon full-frame camera with a fixed lens:

First rumors about a new Nikon compact full-frame fixed lens camera

Additional pictures of the old Nikon DL cameras that were canceled in 2017:

Posted in Nikon DL, Nikon Point and Shoot| Tagged Nikon compact camera with 1" sensor, Nikon compact full-frame fixed-lens camera, Nikon DL, Nikon high-end compact camera rumors| 177 Comments

New TTartisan AF 50mm f/1.8 NEO lens for Nikon Z-mount announced ($89)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 3, 2026

TTartisan announced a new AF 50mm f/1.8 NEO lens for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here). The new lens is a lightweight and affordable autofocus lens priced at $89 with free shipping, and it does not include a focus or aperture rings. Pre-orders should now be open at:

US: B&H Photo
Worldwide: TTartisan online store

Additional information:

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for Nikon cameras, third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, TTartisan| 49 Comments

Nikon USA rebates ending this week

By [NR] admin | Published: July 1, 2026

The current Nikon USA rebates will be ending this week:

Rebates by categories (see full list):

Nikon started a new “Trade Up to ZR and Save” program in the US that also includes Nikkor lenses

Here is the full list of all discounted Nikon cameras and lenses in the US:

Update: here is the full list of all discounted Nikon cameras and lenses in the US

Nikon Germany offers:

Nikon UK offers:

Other deals:

Posted in Deals| Tagged lens only rebates, Nikkor Z-mount lens only rebates, Nikon Rebates, Nikon Sofort Rabatt, Nikon sofortrabatt, Nikon Z rebates| 72 Comments

Nikon released new firmware updates for the Nikkor Z 35mm & 50mm f/1.4 lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: June 30, 2026

Nikon released new firmware updates for the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 and Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 lenses with a single fix:

Changed the position of focusing lenses when the camera is turned off to improve startup reliability.

Download links:

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 lens, Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 lens| 53 Comments

New Megadap ETZ 21 Cine adapter coming soon

By [NR] admin | Published: June 30, 2026

Megadap will soon release a cinema version of their ETZ21 lens adapter (for using Sony E-mount lenses on Nikon Z-mount cameras). The new ETZ 21 Cine (previously reported here) will have enhanced support for heavier lenses and a locking mechanism: