Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 DI III VC VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount coming soon?

The German retailer Leistenschneider currently has a pre-order listing for a non-existing (yet) Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 DI III VC VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount:

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Nikon will no longer provide a roadmap for the development of future lenses

Mark Cruz, a Senior Marketing Manager at Nikon USA, made an interesting statement about the Nikon Z mirrorless lens roadmap, on a recent Adorama Live Q&A live stream, that many seem to have missed, myself included (thank you Broxibear!) Mark Cruz said that after the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S release, there will be no […]

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Nikon ED Nikkor 1200-1700mm f/5.6-8 P IF lens at the next Wetzlar Camera Auctions (October 07)

The upcoming Wetzlar Camera Auctions on October 07, will auction a Nikon ED Nikkor 1200-1700mm f/5.6-8 P IF lens. In 1996 Nikon offered the longest focal length of any zoom lens available for the 35mm format. A prototype was first used in 1990 at the Koshien Stadium in Amagasaki. After that, Nikon delivered these lenses […]

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Nikon Japan: NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens in short supply

Nikon Japan placed a note on their website indicating that they received a lot of  Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens orders and delivery delays are expected:

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Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 PF lens rumors from China

I have multiple Chinese sources reporting about an upcoming Nikkor Z 600mm/6.3 PF lens that is expected to be about the same size/weight as the existing Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/5.6E  PF ED V R lens. The aperture could also be f/5.6 (unlikely). The lens is expected to be priced around $4,000. The weight should be […]

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The new ArtraLab Nonikkor 24mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order

The previously reported Nonikkor 24mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount by ArtraLab is now available for pre-order here. Shipping is expected to start in November. ArtraLab is a new Hong Kong-based company that produces NONIKKOR lenses for Nikon Z-mount with a classic/retro/vintage look, feel, and style: ArtraLab NONIKKOR-MC 35mm f/1.4 1960’s ArtraLab NONIKKOR-MC 35mm f/1.4 […]

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The making of Plena: interview with Nikon UX Planning and Engineering Divisions (NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens)

Explore the making of the new NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens with award-winning photographers and members from Nikon’s UX Planning and Engineering Divisions:

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Updated Nikon Z roadmap: one more lens left (35mm f/1.2)

Nikon released an updated Nikkor Z lens roadmap and there is only one more lens left – the 35mm f/1.2:

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