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Tamron to announce a new 12-20mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount (model A084)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 11, 2026

Tamron will soon announce a new 12-20mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount (model A084). Here are the details:

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TTartisan released a new AF 17mm f/1.8 Air APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount ($148)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 10, 2026

TTartisan released a new AF 17mm f/1.8 Air APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount, priced at $148 (see silver version). Pre-orders should now be open at: US: B&H Photo Worldwide: TTartisan store (use code RUMORS for 5% off) Lens key features: 17mm wide-angle view F1.8 large aperture Approx. 161-178g lightweight design 0.18m minimum focusing distance Stepping […]

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Coming soon: new fast, top-of-the-line, high-end, professional Nikon APS-C (DX) camera

By [NR] admin | Published: July 9, 2026

A new fast/top-of-the-line/high-end/professional Nikon APS-C (DX) camera has been rumored for a while. There were some unconfirmed reports that this could be a mini-Nikon ZR model with some RED tech inside. The RED Komodo, for example, features a Super 35mm sensor, commonly regarded as an APS-C equivalent (it’s slightly larger than a typical APS-C sensor). […]

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Nikon Z8/Z9 masterclass in London this weekend with Steve Simon

By [NR] admin | Published: July 9, 2026

Steve Simon will have a Nikon Z8/Z9 masterclass in London this weekend (July 12th). Here are the details:

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The latest Z-mount lenses from China

By [NR] admin | Published: July 8, 2026

Here are the latest Z-mount lenses from Chinese lens manufacturers: Songraw announced a new AF 85mm f/1.2 MS “Youth Edition” full-frame lens made entirely of aviation-grade aluminum (in the US, Songraw lenses are sold at Amazon): TTArtisan will soon announce a new AF 85mm f/1.8 lens from the budget Neo line (previously reported here): Viltrox is already […]

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Nikon Z50II firmware update version 1.10 released

By [NR] admin | Published: July 6, 2026

Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.10 for the Z50II camera. Here is what’s new:

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May 2026 CIPA numbers

By [NR] admin | Published: July 6, 2026

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024):

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