
The new Nikon Nikkor Z Cinema 50mm T1.9 VV cinema lens was spotted at the 2026 IBC show (picture credit: Michel Khourny – thanks): The 50mm T1.9 VV is the first of nine new Nikkor Z cinema lenses that were announced a few days ago:

Venus Optics released the Nikon F-mount version of the existing Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X ultra macro lens: US: B&H Photo Worldwide: Laowa online store Additional information: Telephoto-macro in a compact, lightweight design Up to 1.5x macro magnification for highly detailed close-ups 270mm full-frame equivalent on Fujifilm X APS-C cameras 30cm minimum focusing distance AF from […]

In 2026, Nikon had three development announcements and two actual announcements: Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 (released: January 2026) Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II (released: February 2026) Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S (development announcement: May 2026) Nikkor Z cinema lenses (development announcement: September 2026) Nikon ZR firmware 2.0 (development announcement: September 2026) Was it […]

A new Chinese company for photography equipment called 云朵工坊 (translated as “Cloud Workshop”) announed new decorative covers for Nikon F-mount lenses mounted on an FTZ adapter: Nikon’s F-mount lenses have a smaller diameter, making the combo weird-looking when attached to mirrorless cameras. To address this, Cloud Workshop released a new “aesthetically pleasing” accessory for the […]

Nikon is asleep again. With only two new lenses announced this year (70-200mm f/2.8 and 24-105mm f/4-7.1), I think it is time for Nikon to push some new products. The slowdown is real and is already reflected in the latest financial report and camera shipment market share. Several announcements from other brands are happening in […]