
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:

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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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 […]

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 […]