Nikon is rumored to release a new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 Mark II lens that will replace the current Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (similar to the 24-70mm f/2.8 S II).
The official announcement is expected in the next few months.
The Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens was announced in January 2020.
The previously reported Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released and available for order:
Key features:
Lens design diagram, MTF chart, and additional information:
Today, Kolari Vision published a detailed teardown article and video on the new Nikon ZR cinema camera:
The teardown reveals a streamlined design typical of cinema cameras, making the process simpler and shorter compared to consumer mirrorless models – here is the video (see the full article here):
The rumored Nikon Z9 II camera will not be released in 2025, according to the latest information I received.
We need to watch the upcoming Nikon financial earnings report on November 6th, and if the finances are sound, we may not get the Z9II during this Nikon fiscal year (ending March 31st, 2026).
Keep in mind that Nikon may stretch the actual announcement across several phases/months: teaser(s), development announcement, official announcement, and official release, which will make pinpointing a specific date even more difficult.
Announcing the Nikon Z9II camera later will also mean more upgrades – the longer we wait, the better the Nikon Z9II will get.
I haven’t received any reliable rumors about another upcoming Nikon camera. As previously reported, Nikon was expected/rumored to have a slow 2025 year (in terms of new product announcements). Here are the new Nikon products announced so far in 2025:
We can expect in 2026 Nikon to concentrate more on video-oriented products (Nikon+RED), including both lenses and cameras.
As usual, if you have any information about the rumored Nikon Z9 II camera, you can contact me anonymously here.
Viltrox has a new patent for a tilt-shift lens – the details can be found here:
I also updated my last post on upcoming Viltrox lenses with the first picture of the Viltrox 2x teleconverter (see patent):
The new Tascam CA-XLR2d-N microphone adapter for Nikon cameras (updated for the Nikon ZR) is now available for pre-order:
Key features and additional information:
