September 2025 CIPA numbers

By [NR] admin | Published: November 9, 2025


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

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What to expect next from Nikon?

By [NR] admin | Published: November 8, 2025


After the Nikon ZR, silver Nikon Zf, 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, and two Nikkor X DX lens announcements, here is an updated list of what to expect next from Nikon (see previous posts):

Cameras

Lenses

Nikon to announce a new line of Nikkor cinema lenses

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AstrHori 9mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced

By [NR] admin | Published: November 7, 2025



The previously reported AstrHori 9mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for order:

Additional information:

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Nikon Q2 financial results: revenue and profits down because of foreign exchange rates and tariffs

By [NR] admin | Published: November 6, 2025


Nikon released its latest financial results for the 2nd quarter of the year ending on March 31, 2026. Here are the results for the first half of the financial year:

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New Nikon US November rebates: returning to pre-tariffs pricing on many cameras & lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: November 6, 2025


The new Nikon November rebates that started today in the US are being advertised as “pre-tariffs pricing on Nikon gear”:

Rebates by categories:

Service Photo will pay the sales tax on your Nikon gear (Friday 11/7 & Saturday 11/8 only):

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Nikon is rumored to announce a new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 Mark II lens

By [NR] admin | Published: November 5, 2025


Nikon is rumored to release a new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 Mark II lens that will replace the current Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (similar to the 24-70mm f/2.8 S II).

The official announcement is expected in the next few months.

The Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens was announced in January 2020.

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Officially released and available for order: Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: November 5, 2025


 
 
The previously reported  Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released and available for order:

Key features:

  • 85mm Golden Portrait Perspective
  • F2.0 Aperture for Depth & Detail
  • 10 Elements in 8 Groups (2 ED & 2 HRI)
  • 0.74m Minimum Object Distance
  • 0.13× Maximum Magnification
  • 360g Lightweight
  • 69mm x 78mm Compact Size
  • Accurate AF with STM Motor
  • Customizable Fn Button, Click/De-Click Aperture Ring & AF/MF Switch
  • MSRP: 275USD/ 315EUR /265GBP /399CAD

Lens design diagram, MTF chart, and additional information:

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Nikon ZR camera teardown

By [NR] admin | Published: November 5, 2025



Today, Kolari Vision published a detailed teardown article and video on the new Nikon ZR cinema camera:

The teardown reveals a streamlined design typical of cinema cameras, making the process simpler and shorter compared to consumer mirrorless models – here is the video (see the full article here):

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New firmware updates released for the Nikon Z5II and Z50II cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: November 4, 2025



Nikon released new firmware updates for the Z5II and Z50II cameras:

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The rumored Nikon Z9II camera is not coming in 2025

By [NR] admin | Published: November 4, 2025


The rumored Nikon Z9 II camera will not be released in 2025, according to the latest information I received.

We need to watch the upcoming Nikon financial earnings report on November 6th, and if the finances are sound, we may not get the Z9II during this Nikon fiscal year (ending March 31st, 2026).

Keep in mind that Nikon may stretch the actual announcement across several phases/months: teaser(s), development announcement, official announcement, and official release, which will make pinpointing a specific date even more difficult.

Announcing the Nikon Z9II camera later will also mean more upgrades – the longer we wait, the better the Nikon Z9II will get.

I haven’t received any reliable rumors about another upcoming Nikon camera. As previously reported, Nikon was expected/rumored to have a slow 2025 year (in terms of new product announcements). Here are the new Nikon products announced so far in 2025:

We can expect in 2026 Nikon to concentrate more on video-oriented products (Nikon+RED), including both lenses and cameras.

As usual, if you have any information about the rumored Nikon Z9 II camera, you can contact me anonymously here.

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