Monthly Archives: March 2026

Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D tilt-shift lens for Nikon Z-mount

The previously reported Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D tilt-shift lens for Nikon Z-mount from Venus Optics is now officially announced. Check for pre-orders at B&H Photo and the Laowa online store (international shipping available). Additional information:

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JPEG photos timestamp function coming to the Nikon Zf camera?

In their Nikon report from the 2026 CP+ show in Japan, Phototrend spotted a new, not-yet-announced Nikon Zf feature – a digital timestamp directly on your images, similar to what film cameras used to have a few decades ago: While carefully observing the Japanese manufacturer’s stand, we came across a rather unusual Zf camera with a time stamp […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #877

→ 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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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Top 10 most viewed NikonRumors posts for February 2026

Here are the most popular NikonRumors posts for February 2026:

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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 […]

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