Nikon Rumors

Nikon Z5II camera officially announced

By [NR] admin | Published: April 3, 2025

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The previously rumored Nikon Z5II camera is now officially announced. For pre-orders, check:

Additional information (sample photos from the new camera can be found here):

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Nikon’s N-RAW video format will be supported in Adobe’s video editing software Premiere Pro

By [NR] admin | Published: April 3, 2025

Nikon’s N-RAW video format will be supported in Adobe’s video editing software Premiere Pro:

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Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 AIR lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced (intro price: $183)

By [NR] admin | Published: April 2, 2025

Viltrox has just released the previously reported 50mm f/2 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount, with 9pcs aperture blades and 13 elements in 9 groups. Pre-orders are now open (reg. price is at $199, intro price is $183 only at Amazon and Viltrox):

Amazon (on sale for $183)
B&H Photo
Foto Erhardt
Pegear
Viltrox (on sale for $183)

Additional information:

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How will the new Trump tariffs impact Nikon camera and lens imports to the US?

By [NR] admin | Published: April 2, 2025

The Trump administration imposed new tariffs on goods imported to the US. I am obviously not an expert in trade or economics, and I am not interested in a political discussion here. To be neutral in my coverage, I asked AI, “How will the new Trump tariffs impact Nikon camera and lens imports to the US?“. Here is the AI answer I got:

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This is the new Nikon Z5II camera (leaked pictures and specifications)

By [NR] admin | Published: April 2, 2025

Here are the leaked pictures and specifications of the Nikon Z5II camera:

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Reminder: Nikon Z5II announcement tonight

By [NR] admin | Published: April 2, 2025

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As I already reported, the Nikon Z5II camera is rumored to be announced in a few hours. Stay tuned for the detailed coverage. Here is what to expect:

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More third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount coming soon

By [NR] admin | Published: April 2, 2025

→ Songraw (a new lens manufacturer from China) will soon announce a 50mm f/1.2 full-frame AF lens for Nikon Z-mount priced at around $860.

→ Venus Optics will announce the world’s widest Laowa probe full-frame zoom lenses at the NAB show next week: 15-24mm T8 and 15-35mm T12 with three different interchangeable barrels.