Nikon Rumors

Nikon announced a new Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 standard zoom full-frame mirrorless lens

By [NR] admin | Published: January 6, 2026

Nikon officially announced the previously rumored NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 standard zoom full-frame mirrorless lens:

US: B&H Photo (coming soon to Paul’s Photo & Service Photo)
UK: WEX Photo
DE: Foto Erhardt
CA: Camera Canada (coming soon)

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New Nikon ZR firmware update rumored to be released in the next 24 hours

By [NR] admin | Published: January 6, 2026

I already reported that the Nikon ZR camera will get many firmware updates this year. The first ZR firmware update of 2026 is rumored to be released tonight. Stay tuned for the details.

Update – maybe this rumor was about the new Nikon Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 standard zoom full-frame mirrorless lens, rather than a new ZR firmware update?

The Nikon ZR will get many firmware updates next year

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November 2025 CIPA numbers: compact cameras are up 29% in units and 49% in shipped value

By [NR] admin | Published: January 5, 2026

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023):

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Critical UI deadlock issue on the Nikon Zf camera with firmware update C version 3.00

By [NR] admin | Published: January 5, 2026

Critical UI deadlock issue on the Nikon Zf camera with firmware update C version 3.00 (sent by a reader):

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The Topaz Labs Holiday Sale is ending soon

By [NR] admin | Published: January 4, 2026

The Topaz Labs Holiday Sale is ending on January 7th and includes Topaz Studio, Studio Pro, and all single apps. Here are the details:

For new customers:

35% off Topaz Studio & Studio Pro
25% off all single apps

For existing customers:

47% off Topaz Studio & Studio Pro
25% off all single apps

Topaz Labs recently released a major Realism Update. Multiple apps are getting a realism boost, enhancing fine details and lighting, and giving photos, videos, and AI-generated content a more realistic look (Astra, Bloom, Topaz Video, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Gigapixel):

Via PhotoRumors

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Weekly Nikon news flash #868

By [NR] admin | Published: January 4, 2026

→ SG-Image to announce a new AF 35mm f/2.2 full-frame pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount (SG-Image lenses are sold on Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress).

→ Brightin Star to announce two new Nikon Z-mount lenses this month: 50mm f/1.05 and 60mm f/2.8.

→ The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced on January 8th (previous report).

→ Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses.

→ What’s coming next from Viltrox?

→ Best-selling cameras for 2025 at Map Camera Japan.

→ Stabilizing Long Lenses with the SmallRig carbon fiber monopod lite.

→ Significant ProGrade memory cards price increase coming in Japan (up to 123%) “due to the surge in demand associated with the construction of AI infrastructure.”