Nikon Rumors

Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens firmware update version 1.20 released

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

Nikon released firmware update version 1.20 for the Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens (currently $150 off) with two fixes:

Improved aperture operation reliability
Reduced aperture operation noise

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Nikon Q&A on financial results for FY2026

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

Nikon published a Q&A on the latest financial results for FY2026. Here is a recap:

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The new 2026 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” is now available

By [NR] admin | Published: May 12, 2026

The new 2026 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” is now available. As in previous years, you will get a package of photography tools at a drastically reduced price ($1,500+ in value for $78) and lifetime access to all class recordings. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charities.

Lifetime access to all class recordings
Exclusive extras and bonuses
$1,500+ in retail value for just $78
Part of every purchase goes to charity

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Nikon Z5II firmware update version 1.11 released

By [NR] admin | Published: May 12, 2026

Nikon just released a new firmware update version 1.11 for the Z5II camera with a single fix:

Changed the way the aperture was adjusted on a lens when the standby timer expired.

The Nikon Z5II camera is now $250 off in the US.

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Brightin Star announced a new 7.5mm f/2.8 IV APS-C ultra-wide fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: May 11, 2026

Brightin Star announced a new 7.5mm f/2.8 IV APS-C ultra-wide fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount in black and silver (previously reported here). The new model is very light at 274g, with a 190° field of view, and is rear-filter-ready. The intro price is $139.99 (regular price: $159.99). The introductory period is May 11 – May 21. The B&H pre-orders will be open soon.

Brightin Star also released new AERO UV filters with ultra-thin, multi-coated glass (available at B&H Photo):

Additional information on the new 7.5mm f/2.8 lens:

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Brightin Star, Brightin Star 7.5mm f/2.8, Chinese lenses for Nikon cameras, third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount| 44 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #885

By [NR] admin | Published: May 10, 2026

→ Memory card and storage prices, including SD/microSD, CFexpress, and SSDs, are rising sharply in 2026 primarily due to an AI-driven surge in NAND flash demand that has outstripped supply – see the latest price increases from Lexar, LaCie, OWC, and ProGrade.