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- ZEISS Otus ML for Z-Mount Start Shipping
CineD (Monday, 4 August) - ZEISS has officially released the first two lenses in their new Otus ML series: a 50mm f/1.4 and an 85mm f/1.4, adding Nikon Z-Mount to Canon RF and Sony E mounts. Designed for photographers who want full manual control and high optical precision, these lenses carry over the familiar Otus... - Weekly Nikon news flash #845
Nikonrumors (Sunday, 3 August) - → Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses: 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 full-frame lens (Z-mount) 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 full-frame lens (Z-mount) 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 full-frame lens (Z-mount) Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 full-frame lens (Z-mount) AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 full-frame fisheye lens (Z-mount) Yongnuo AF 18mm f/1.8 full-frame lens (Z-mount) → Nikon Photo Lab pop-up... - June 2025 CIPA Numbers Nikonrumors (Sunday, 3 August) - CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023): June 2025 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB (All comparisons to YTD 2024) Narrative: June 2025 CIPA has predicted 6.66m ILCs, 1.92m compacts and 10.6m lenses for calendar 2025, a modest...
- Here is a mockup of a Nikon Z SP camera – would you buy one? Nikonrumors (Saturday, 2 August) - Here is a Nikon Z SP camera mockup based on the historical Nikon S rangefinder camera – would you buy one? Please enable JavaScript to view the poll powered by Disqus. Silver version: This Nikon L rangefinder camera prototype with a...
- Sensor Slugfest: Canon R7 vs Nikon Z7
Canonrumors (Thursday, 31 July) - Battling across sensor size, speed, autofocus smarts, and video chops, the Canon EOS R7 (APS‑C) and Nikon Z7 (full‑frame) occupy different terrain but compete for attention from wildlife to studio shooters. Which begs the question: which sensor, autofocus system, and workflow wins your heart? 1. Raptor Light — Canon R7... - Viltrox Launches the First Wide-Angle Lens in Its Air Series With New AF 15mm f/1.7
NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 31 July) - A popular, lightweight, and affordable lens series has gotten a new wide-angle option that will, of course, be popular, lightweight, and affordable. Just announced for Fujifilm X-mount APS-C cameras, and also available for Nikon Z-mount and Sony E-mount, the new Viltrox AF 15mm is here, offering some nice specs and... - Also announed: 7artisans 14mm f/2.8 & 75mm f/1.4 full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 30 July) - 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): 7artisans 14mm f/2.8 Full-Frame Wide Angle Lens 7artisans 75mm f/1.4 Full-Frame Lens The post Also...
- ZEISS Completes Its Otus ML Lineup With Release of ML 1.4/50 for Nikon Z-Mount Systems NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 30 July) - If you’re a Nikon shooter looking for a versatile 50mm lens for your films, videos, or content, then this might be news worth checking out. Or, for that matter, if you’re a Sony or Canon shooter, you’re in luck as the ZEISS Otus ML 1.4 50mm is now available for...
- Just announced: $239 Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 30 July) - 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: 84.9° Wide Angle(equivalent to 22.5mm on full-frame） Bright F1.7 Aperture Fast and Accurate Autofocus Only 180g Advanced...
- Lomography Joseph Petzval Series of Lenses Launched with Artistic Bokeh Control CineD (Wednesday, 30 July) - Lomography has introduced a new lineup of manual prime lenses in the Joseph Petzval Focus Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens Series. These lenses take the original 1840 Petzval optical formula and bring it into the modern world. They are fully manual, built with real character, and designed for full-frame mirrorless...
- Weekly Nikon news flash #844 Nikonrumors (Monday, 28 July) - → 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,...
- Ending soon: Luminar Neo and DxO Nik Collection deals Nikonrumors (Saturday, 26 July) - From July 24 to August 3, 2025, Skylum is offering an exclusive 20% off coupon code for Luminar on top of the current Summer Sale prices: “J20-RUMORS“. Here are the details on the summer sale: Luminar Neo Lifetime (desktop only) $119: includes Luminar Neo + free 100 creative add-ons...
- Brackets, plates, cages, and rigs for Nikon Z6III Nikonrumors (Thursday, 24 July) - Here is an updated list of Nikon Z6III brackets and rigs: → Kondor Blue cage for Nikon Z6 III. → Really Right Stuff base plate and L bracket for Nikon Z6 III. → Falcam F22, F38, and F50 quick release bottom plate for Nikon Z6 III. ...
- Trade deal reached: the new US tariff on goods imported from Japan is 15% Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 23 July) - After the initial suggestion for a 25% tariff, the Trump administration reached a new deal today that includes a 15% tariff on all products coming from Japan. The effective US tariff rate on Japanese imports before the announcement was approximately 2%, according to World Bank data. Please note that...
- Capture Better Portrait-Style Video With AstrHori’s New AF 27mm f/2.8 Lens NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 22 July) - While already available for Nikon Z-mount camera owners, the new AstrHori has rolled out mount options for Sony E and Fujifilm X cameras as well. The AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 lens is a versatile lens that promises sharp subject focus combined with softly blurred backgrounds, making it an ideal autofocus-enabled...
