Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

An updated list of where Nikon Z cameras and lenses are manufactured

Here is the latest/updated list of Nikon Z mirrorless cameras and lenses, and the country of manufacturing: Mirrorless camera (Z series) Country of origin Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z6III, Z6II, Z7, Z6, Z5II Z5, Zf, Zfc, Z50, Z50II, Z30 Thailand NIKKOR Z Lenses NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S NIKKOR Z […]

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New Rollei AF 24mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/1.8 lenses for Nikon Z mount officially announced in Germany

After teasing “We’re back”, today Rollei officially announced the previously reported AF 24mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/1.8 lenses for Nikon Z mount (based on the 7Artisans AF f/1.8 lenses). The new lenses are currently in stock at Foto Erhardt. Rollei already has the AF 85mm f/1.8 lens to complete the trio (see this post for […]

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First leaked pictures of the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300 f/2.8 TC VR S lens

Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300 f/2.8 TC VR S lens I have been reporting about for a while: FYI: Nikon already has an AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens for F-mount (see previous coverage here). I still do not have a firm announcement date – I […]

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New Brightin Star MF 60mm f/2.8 2X Macro APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount announced

Brightin Star officially announced the previously rumored 60mm f/2.8 2X Macro APS-C manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount with a clicked aperture, 0.182m closest focusing distance, and a special IMC coating: US: B&H Photo Worldwide: Brightin Star store (use code RUMORS for $5 off) Additional information:

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Strange: Nikon to introduce a new HB-103 lens hood in Japan

The official Nikon Japan online store (Nikon Direct) is listing a new HB-103 lens hood to be released on January 30th: The Nikon HB-103 lens hood is designed for the Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens. The Nikon Japan store clearly states that the product is an older model and that a new one […]

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Nikon is rumored to announce a new Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC lens by the end of the year

I have been reporting for a while about a new Nikkor Z 100-300mm or 120-300mm f/2.8 lens. I have now received some new information on that rumor: the new lens will be Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC and is expected to be announced by the end of 2026. Keep in mind that the release timeframe […]

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DxO adds support for the Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR and MC 35mm f/1.7 lenses

This month, DxO Labs released 326 new DxO modules, expanding coverage to more than 110,000 camera and lens combinations in total, including new added support for the Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR and Nikon Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 lenses. Get 10% off DxO products with code RUMORS. The new DxO Modules can be found in […]

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