Nikon Rumors

Coming soon: new Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FFII C&D Dreamer autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens for Nikon Z mount

By [NR] admin | Published: June 23, 2025

This week, Venus Optics is expected to announce the previously reported Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FFII C&D Dreamer autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens for Nikon Z mount (a few sample photos can be found here):

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for Nikon cameras, Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 distortion-free lens, third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, Venus Optics, Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Dreamer autofocus| 2 Comments

Nikon USA price increase now in effect

By [NR] admin | Published: June 23, 2025

The Nikon USA price increase is now in effect. Here is the new price list for lenses made in China (all other accessories like flashes, filters, cases, lens hoods, battery grips, memory cards, etc. will also got a price increase):

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged Nikon price increase, Trump tariffs impact on Nikon| 10 Comments

Comparing the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 with the upcoming Tamron 16-30mm f//2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: June 23, 2025

Here is a quick specifications comparison between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens and the upcoming Tamron 16-30mm f//2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount:

Specification	Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4	Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Prie	$1,196	around $1,000
Focal Length Range	14 -30mm	16-30
Zoom Ratio	2.1x	1.88x
Maximum Aperture	f/4	f/2.8
Minimum Aperture	f/22	f/16
Format	FX	FX
Maximum Reproduction Ratio	0.16x	0.16x
Lens Elements	14	16
Lens Groups	12	12
Compatible Format(s)	FX, DX	FX, DX
Diaphragm Blades	7	9
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Internal Focusing	Yes	Yes
Minimum Focus Distance	28cm	19cm
Focus Mode	Autofocus, Manual	Autofocus, Manual
Filter Size	82mm	67mm
Accepts Filter Type	Screw-in	Screw-in
Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)	3.5 in. 89 mm x3.3 in. 85mm	Length 105mm
Approx. Weight	17.1 oz. 485g	450g
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom

Tamron to announce a new 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens, Tamron 16-30mm f//2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Z-mount| 4 Comments

Tamron to announce a new 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: June 22, 2025

Tamron will soon announce a new 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount.

Tamron currently has 7 lenses for Nikon Z-mount – see previous coverage here.

Here is the leaked information (now removed):

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged tamron, Tamron 16-30mm f//2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Z-mount, third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount| 77 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #839

By [NR] admin | Published: June 22, 2025

→ The new Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised over $2.6 million on Kickstarter, with more than 3,200 backers.

→ The Nikon rebates (sofortrabatt) in Europe will expire on July 21: Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo.

→ New Gura Gear Kiboko City Sling 6L camera back announced.

→ Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports lens compared to Nikkor tele lenses by Dariusz Breś.

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Nikon dominated the 2025 Bild Expo in NYC

By [NR] admin | Published: June 21, 2025

Here is some additional coverage of the 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo that took place in NYC this week:

Nikon dominated the 2025 Bild Expo with the largest and busiest booth of the entire show (see the floor plan here) – this is not just my opinion, but the feedback I got from readers and friends who attended the show:

For comparison, here are the Canon and Sony booths:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged Bild Expo| 12 Comments

Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including lite + tall versions

By [NR] admin | Published: June 19, 2025

Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods on Kickstarter, including lite + tall versions. The project has already raised almost $2.3 million during the first 2 days with an initial goal of $100,000, with almost 2,800 backers (57 days to go).