Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount review by Fred Miranda

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

Fred Miranda published his review of the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount. Here is the conclusion and pro/cons list (read the full detailed review here):

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Nikon Japan temporarily suspends Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens orders

By [NR] admin | Published: August 7, 2026

Nikon Japan has temporarily suspended orders for the Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens due to an “overwhelming number of pre-orders.” This is strange because the Z 600mm f/6.3 lens was announced back in 2023, and it’s currently in stock at major retailers: US:  B&H Photo | Service Photo | Paul’s Photo (now $500 off) DE:  Foto […]

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7Artisans released the Nikon Z-mount version of the AF 40mm f/2.5 LITE full-frame lens

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

7Artisans released the Nikon Z-mount version of the AF 40mm f/2.5 LITE full-frame lens (previously reported here): Orders: 7Artisans store (coming soon to B&H Photo) Weight: 90g STM Stepping Motor AF Minimum Focus Distance: 0.4m Price: $159 Available August 6th Additional information on the lens is available here:

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Confirmed: Nikon lost the patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China

By [NR] admin | Published: July 29, 2026

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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Sony rumored to acquire Tamron

By [NR] admin | Published: July 29, 2026

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

By [NR] admin | Published: July 28, 2026

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

By [NR] admin | Published: July 28, 2026

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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