Nikon Rumors

Additional information on the upcoming Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 DI III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: February 16, 2026

Here is some additional information on the upcoming Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 DI III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount:

Weekly Nikon news flash #874

By [NR] admin | Published: February 15, 2026

→ Get a free WANDRD Rogue 6L Sling V1 camera bag when you spend $799+ on Laowa lenses.

→ New on Kickstarter: CamCast – turn your camera into a smart, connected system.

→ New on Kickstarter: Shargeek 300 – the next-gen power beast.

→ The new Tilta modular camera cage system for the Nikon ZR camera is now available at B&H Photo (additional information)

→ First pictures of the upcoming Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 II MIX lens for Nikon Z-mount.

→ Nikon introduces new ACTION and ACTION ZOOM binoculars (additional information can be found here). Nikon currently has over 1000 different binoculars.

→ The Nikon stock (NINOY) reached a new 12-month high.

→ Nikon again reshuffled/rotated its top executive management; this happens regularly and is part of its strategy called Jinji Ido (人事異動).

→ Nikon announced an investment in Trener Robotics -the company provides a physical artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform, “Acteris,” that enables natural language programming specifically for industrial robots.

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Grips for Nikon ZR cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: February 15, 2026

I have already reported on various Nikon ZR accessories sold at B&H Photo. Here are some new grips for Nikon ZR cameras currently listed for sale on Amazon (more ZR grips can be found on this Amazon page):

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Songraw to release new 50mm & 85mm f/1.2 full-frame autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: February 14, 2026

The Chinese company Songraw will release new 50mm and 85mm f/1.2 full-frame autofocus lenses for Nikon Z mount (previously reported here). The new lens series is marketed as “light” and “affordable” in China, featuring significant weight reduction, numerous optimizations, and a titanium gray lens body.

In the US, Songraw lenses are sold at Amazon.

Here is the teaser video:

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Zeiss to announce a new Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount (first leaked pictures)

By [NR] admin | Published: February 14, 2026

Zeiss will soon announce a new Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 Apo Distagon lens for Nikon Z-mount.

The official announcement is expected on February 23 or 24 – right before the start of the CP+ show in Japan.

This will be the third Zeiss mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount after the 1.4/35 and 1.4/50:

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First leaked picture of the upcoming Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 DI III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: February 13, 2026

Tamron booth at the 2026 CP+ show

Here is the first leaked picture of the upcoming Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 DI III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here) that will be announced for the 2026 CP+ show in Japan:

The details:

Priced like the Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens at $930
Filter size: 67mm
Length: 121.5mm
Weight: 575 g,
Shipping in late March or early April

Update – here is another picture of the lens:

Tamron already has nine lenses for Nikon Z-mount and plans to announce a total of ten new lenses this financial year (2026), according to its latest financial statements: