Nikon Rumors

The Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 lens is now in stock in the US and Canada

By [NR] admin | Published: March 18, 2025

The Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 lens is now in stock in the US and Canada:

US: Amazon | B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo
CA: Camera Canada

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The latest camera bags from Peak Design, WANDRD, Gura Gear, and Think Tank Photo

By [NR] admin | Published: March 18, 2025

Here are the latest camera bags:

Peak Design Roller Pro carry-on luggage has already raised over $8,300,000 on Kickstarter.
Think Tank Photo introduced new Walker Pro camera backpack series.
The Gura Gear Kiboko 30L+ camera bag in Forest Green is back in limited quantities.
WANDRD launched two new camera bags: Stratus Photo 18L and Nimbus 18L.
See also the latest Gura Gear camera bag accessories:

Also: Vi Vante started a new sale, offering 20% off all orders over $100 on their website. The discount is deducted automatically at check out (use code NIKONRUMORS for an additional 20% off). Many Vi Vante products are also on sale at the official Amazon store (add to cart to see discount):

⇒ New NikonRumors Facebook Page ⇐

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Reminder: the Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB lens for Nikon Z-mount will be officially announced tomorrow

By [NR] admin | Published: March 18, 2025

The Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB lens for Nikon Z-mount will be officially announced tomorrow. ~~Pre-orders should open soon at:~~ Update – the lens is now officially announced and available for pre-order:

International: Viltrox | Pergear
US: Amazon | B&H Photo
DE: Foto Koch | Foto Erhardt

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for Nikon cameras, third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, Viltrox, Viltrox 135mm f/1.8| 11 Comments

The latest Nikon rebates for March 2025

By [NR] admin | Published: March 17, 2025

Here are the latest deals and offers for March 2025:

Nikon US rebates: B&H Photo | Amazon | Paul’s | Service
Nikon Canada rebates: Camera Canada | Amazon.ca
Nikon EU rebates: Erhardt | Koch | WEX
Other deals and offers:

Posted in Deals| Tagged lens only rebates, Nikkor Z-mount lens only rebates, Nikon Canada rebates, Nikon Rebates, Nikon Z rebates, Payboo| 8 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #824

By [NR] admin | Published: March 16, 2025

→ Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens sample photos (page could be NSFW).

→ New SmallRig 9 in 1 CFexpress type B photography docking station: Amazon | B&H Photo | SmallRig store.

→ The real hero of the 2025 CP+ show (credit: Optyczne).

→ The Nikon Z6III camera won the 2025 iF Design Award.

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash| 55 Comments

Now in stock: Viltrox E-Z AF lens adapter (Sony E lens to Nikon Z camera)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 15, 2025

The previously reported Viltrox E-Z AF lens adapter (Sony E lens to Nikon Z camera) is now in stock at:

B&H Photo
Amazon
Viltrox Store (international shipping)

Additional informtion:

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Adapters, lens adapters for Nikon Z-mount, Viltrox, Viltrox Sony E lens to Nikon Z camera autofocus lens adapter| 11 Comments

The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards competition is now open for entries

By [NR] admin | Published: March 15, 2025

The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards competition is now open for entries (the deadline is June, 30th 2025):

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Update: the rumored Nikon Z5II camera could be announced in April

By [NR] admin | Published: March 15, 2025

A quick update on my previous posts: Camerainsider reports that the rumored Nikon Z5II camera will be announced in April. On March 6th, I reported that the Z5II is expected around May:

“The Nikon Z5II camera is rumored/expected to be announced around May this year. Of course, the release timeframe can change, but this is what I have for now.”

We do not have any detailed specifications yet, but the new Nikon Z5II camera will be based on the Nikon Zf and will have some tech from the Nikon Z6III.

What to expect next: an updated list of upcoming/rumored Nikon cameras and Nikkor lenses

⇒ New NikonRumors Facebook Page ⇐

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What to expect next: an updated list of upcoming/rumored Nikon cameras and Nikkor lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: March 14, 2025

Here is an updated list of “What to expect next from Nikon“:

Confirmed upcoming cameras:

Nikon Z9II: most likely in 2026, maybe a development announcement in late 2025
Nikon Z5II: expected around May 2025
Nikon Z video camera: scheduled for late 2025

Unconfirmed cameras:

Nikon Z8II: years away
Nikon Z7III: still a possibility, but not anytime soon
Nikon Z30II and Zfc replacement: maybe in 2026

Unconfirmed lenses:

More Nikkor Z cinema lenses (rumored for a while)
One new Nikkor DX lens could be announced this year
Nikkor Z 500mm f/2.8 S VR: maybe
Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.4: maybe (to match/complete the 35mm/50mm f/1.4 lenses)

Made-up upcoming camera models, a.k.a. clickbait rumors (I am sure I missed a few – there is a new one every week):

Nikon Z1: nope
Nikon Z4: nope
Nikon Z80: nope
Nikon Z90: nope
Nikon ZfR: nope
Nikon Zh: nope
Nikon ZL: nope
Nikon Zx: nope
Nikon Zxx: nope

Obviously, at some point we will get the following Nikon cameras, but not anytime soon:

Nikon Z8II: years away
Nikon Z7III: maybe one day, but not soon
Nikon Z30II: should come at some point, the the Z30 is almost 3 years old

Nikon Zx/Zxx is used to mark prototype Nikon cameras for testing, and it is not a real name for a new model. For example, this is a Z6 camera distributed for testing before the official announcement years ago:

⇒ New NikonRumors Facebook Page ⇐

Posted in Nikon Z5II, Nikon Z9II| Tagged Nikon Z video camera, Nikon Z1 DX mirrorless APS-C camera rumors, Nikon Z1 mirrorless camera rumors, Nikon Z30II, Nikon Z4, Nikon Z7III, Nikon Z80, Nikon Z8II, Nikon Z90, Nikon ZfR, Nikon Zh, Nikon ZL, Nikon Zv, Nikon Zx, Nikon Zxx mirrorless camera, Nikon Zxxx mirrorless camera, what to expect| 132 Comments

A new Nikon Z video-oriented camera is rumored to be announced later this year (similar to the Sony FX3)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 13, 2025

I have been reporting for a while that Nikon will release a new video-oriented Z-mount camera with some RED tech inside (not a new RED camera with Z-mount – we already got that). I have some new information on those rumors. The new model will be based on the Nikon Z6 III (same sensor), but the camera body will have a completely new video-oriented design (no EVF) – something similar to the Sony FX3 and the Nikon Z30:

The official announcement is expected later this year – most likely in the third or fourth quarter. I do not know what the new line will be called – Nikon Zv or Z6v, maybe?