CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023):
June 2025 CIPA Numbers
Here is a mockup of a Nikon Z SP camera – would you buy one?
Here is a Nikon Z SP camera mockup based on the historical Nikon S rangefinder camera – would you buy one?
Silver version:
Also announed: 7artisans 14mm f/2.8 & 75mm f/1.4 full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount
The previously reported 7artisans 14mm f/2.8 & 75mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now officially announced and available for order at the official website (coming soon to B&H Photo):
Just announced: $239 Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount
The previously reported Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announed with a price tag of $239:
- US: B&H Photo
- International: Pergear | Viltrox store
- Additional informtion:
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What to expect next from Nikon?
Here is a recap of all the rumors I have gathered from multiple sources in the past few months (see my previous post – the new updates are in red):
Cameras
- Nikon Z9II: still expected at the end of 2025 or early 2026 (there will probably be a teaser first, development announcement, etc)
- Nikon Zr (or Zv): expected in September
- Silver Nikon Zf
Lenses
- Nikkor DX lenses for Z-mount:
- One prime DX lens: 35mm f/1.8 macro or similar
- One zoom DX lens: 16-50mm f/2.8 or similar
- Full-frame Nikkor lenses for Z-mount:
- Wide-angle lens: 14-24mm or 14mm or similar
- Standard zoom: 24-105mm or similar
- Nikkor Z 100-300mm or 120-300mm f/2.8 lens (rumored to be priced around $8000)
- Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.4 (to match/complete the 35mm/50mm f/1.4 lenses)
- More Nikkor Z cinema lenses
- Update: new Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens
Please note that, given the current geopolitical situation, nothing is 100% confirmed for now. New product releases can be canceled or delayed.
This is the list of new products Nikon announced so far this year:
That’s it – only three and it is almost August… As I already reported in January, 2025 will be a slow year for Nikon:
More third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount coming soon
AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 full-frame fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount (check the official website for updates).
Viltrox 15mm f/1.7 lens for Nikon Z-mount (check the official website for updates – the lens could be announed this week).
7Artisans 75mm f/1.4 and 14mm f/2.8 lenses for Nikon Z-mount (check website for updates).
Brightin Star AF 35mm f/1.8 ASPH lens for Nikon Z-mount (check website for updates).
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Weekly Nikon news flash #844
→ The new Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f//1.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock at B&H Photo.
→ The Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised $3,639,779 on Kickstarter, backed by 4,407 backers, with 19 more days to go. With that crowdfunding campaign, Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including lite and tall versions. Additional information is available here (check also the Peak Design website).
→ The new WANDRD PRVKE V4 backpack that raised over $70ok on Kickstarter is now available for sale at B&H Photo.
→ Backpacking for Photographers.
→ Think Tank Photo announced a new line of DarkLight backpacks – now available at B&H Photo (additional information).
→ Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses.
→ Lomography announced three new Petzval 35mm f/2, 55mm f/1.7, and 80.5mm f/1.9 Art lenses for Nikon Z-mount.
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