Monthly Archives: July 2026

What to expect next from Nikon (updated July 2026)

One of the challenges with the upcoming Nikon cameras is that some of the rumored details overlap, making it difficult to assign specific specs to individual models – especially since the actual model names are still unknown. For example, the rumored mirrorless camera without an EVF and the fixed-lens model without an EVF could very […]

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Confirmed: Nikon lost the patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China

I have the full court ruling (all 25 pages are attached at the bottom of this post), and I can now confirm my report from yesterday: Nikon lost the patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China. The documents are in Chinese – here is the AI recap:

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The current Nikon USA rebates are ending this weekend

The current Nikon USA rebates are ending this weekend: B&H Photo Paul’s Photo Service Photo Rebates by categories (see full list): Mirrorless Cameras Mirrorless Lenses Nikon ZR DSLR Cameras DSLR Lenses Accessories Nikon Binoculars Trade-in program promo

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Sony rumored to acquire Tamron

Sony is rumored to acquire Tamron. The report comes from a reliable source (paywalled) in Japan – see the recap over at PhotoRumors: Update – Tamron confirms non-binding acquisition proposal from Sony: Tamron confirms non-binding acquisition proposal from Sony

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Tomorrow at B&H Photo: “The landscape of the human face with Joe McNally” hosted by Nikon

Tomorrow, July 30th (Thursday), B&H Photo will hold the event “The landscape of the human face with Joe McNally” hosted by Nikon: Thu July 30, 2026, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm ET Speakers: Joe McNally – Nikon Location: B&H SuperStore – the new event space on the first floor of B&H NYC SuperStore at 420 […]

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It seems that Nikon lost the patent infringement lawsuit against Viltrox in China

Several readers have contacted me to report that Nikon’s Chinese Z-mount patent (202010127062.4) was declared fully invalid by CNIPA: I have very limited informtion on this, and no official source, so here is the AI recap based on the tips I received (see previous coverage of the Nikon vs. Viltrox lawsuit): Update/confirmed – Nikon lost […]

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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art lens tested on the Nikon Zf & Z9

This Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art lens ($1,059) reviewed on the Nikon Zf & Z9 cameras with a Megadap Pro+ adapter is by Dariusz Breś (Instagram | Facebook | Flickr | Previous posts): I’ve had too many 35mm lenses to count: big and small, heavy and light, light and dark… No wonder, it’s the standard focal length in the world of […]

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