2026 BCN awards announced

By [NR] admin | Published: January 19, 2026



BCN Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, announced the winners in the camera category for 2026. BCN collects POS sales data from most retail stores in Japan (January to December, 2025). Here is the latest ranking:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #870

By [NR] admin | Published: January 18, 2026


→ Cosina to display new lens prototypes at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan.


→ Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount firmware update version 1.07 released with improved AF functionality.


→ New Cinelux Reduxa R2 focal reducer for RED DSMC2 cameras is coming soon to Kickstarter.


→ And the worst camera of 2025 is… (hint: it’s a Fuji).

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Many Nikon rebates are ending tomorrow

By [NR] admin | Published: January 17, 2026



The Nikon USA rebates are ending tomorrow, January 18, 2026: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo. Rebates by categories (see full list):


Germany: Foto Erhard (ending January 26, 2026).


Germany: Nikon voucher (Gutschein) offer (ending January 19, 2026).


UK: WEX Photo (ending January 18, 2026).


Canada: Nikon Canada $200 trade-in bonus towards the Z5II.

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Rumors from China: Nikon is suing Viltrox

By [NR] admin | Published: January 17, 2026


Rumors circulating on Chinese social media platforms claim that Viltrox is being sued by Nikon over a dispute regarding Z-mount lens licensing. Here is the translation:

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The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 lens is now in stock

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


The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 lens is now in stock at:

Additional coverage of the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 lens can be found here:

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New Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for Nikon Z-mount announced

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


The previously reported Brightin Star MF 50mm f/1.05 lens for Nikon Z- mount is now officially announced and available for order with an introductory price of $269.99 (regular price: $299.99) at:

Sample photos can be found here.

Additional information:

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New Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8 lens with bokeh control ring for Nikon Z-mount announced

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

Today, Cosina announced a new Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount (the lens already exists for Sony E-mount):

  • Bokeh control ring (Spherical Aberration Control Ring)
  • Communication with the camera body via electronic contacts
  • All-metal lens
  • 6 Optical Elements in 3 Groups
  • 9-blade iris diaphragm

Pre-orders will open soon at: B&H | Erhardt | WEX.

This is the 14th Voigtlander lens for Z-mount:

  1. Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical: B&H | Erhardt
  2. APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical II: B&H | Erhardt
  3. NOKTON 75mm f/1.5: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  4. SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  5. NOKTON 50mm f/1: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  6. APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  7. NOKTON D 23mm f/1.2: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  8. NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2: eBay | Erhardt | WEX
  9. APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 II: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  10. APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  11. NOKTON 40mm f/1.2: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  12. MACRO APO-ULTRON D 35mm f/2: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  13. APO-LANTHAR 28mm f/2 Aspherical: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  14. Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8: B&H | Erhardt | WEX

Detailed information on the new lens:

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