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- Five Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now on sale (up to $355)
Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 24 June) - Five Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now on sale (up to $355): Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical Lens ($96 off) Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens ($200 off) Voigtlander D35mm f/2 Macro Apo-Ultron Lens ($355 off) Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 Aspherical Lens ($100 off) Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar... - New firmware updates for the Nikon Z50II, Z5II, Z6III, and Zf cameras released Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 24 June) - Nikon released new firmware updates for the Z50II, Z5II, Z6III, and Zf mirrorless cameras: Nikon Z50II Firmware Update Version 1.02: Updated some guidance texts displayed on the camera when connecting to the Nikon Imaging Cloud service (the connection procedure itself remains unchanged). Nikon Z5II Firmware Update Version 1.01: Updated...
- Thypoch Simera 28 f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4 lenses for Nikon Z-mount now on sale Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 24 June) - The Thypoch Simera 28 f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4 lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now on sale at ($60 off): B&H Photo Thypoch website (international shipping) Today Thypoch announced a new Simera 21mm f/1.4 M-mount lens (you will need an adapter for Z-mount): Additional coverage on Thypoch lenses for Nikon...
- Coming soon: new Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FFII C&D Dreamer autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens for Nikon Z mount Nikonrumors (Monday, 23 June) - This week, Venus Optics is expected to announce the previously reported Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FFII C&D Dreamer autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens for Nikon Z mount (a few sample photos can be found here): This is the updated list of new Chinese lenses displayed at the 2025 P&E show...
- Nikon USA price increase now in effect Nikonrumors (Monday, 23 June) - The Nikon USA price increase is now in effect. Here is the new price list for lenses made in China (all other accessories like flashes, filters, cases, lens hoods, battery grips, memory cards, etc. will also got a price increase): Product Old price New price Change % AF-S NIKKOR...
- Comparing the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 with the upcoming Tamron 16-30mm f//2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount Nikonrumors (Monday, 23 June) - Here is a quick specifications comparison between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens and the upcoming Tamron 16-30mm f//2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount: Specification Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Prie $1,196 around $1,000 Focal Length Range...
- First leaked images of the new Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 E-mount lens!
SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 23 June) - Here are the leaked images of the new Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens! The lens will be announced within days and cost more than it’s predecessor. Technical Specifications: Mount type: Nikon Z, Sony E Optical zoom: 1.88x Minimum focal length: 16 mm Maximum focal length: 30 mm... - Tamron to announce a new 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount Nikonrumors (Sunday, 22 June) - Tamron will soon announce a new 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount. Tamron currently has 7 lenses for Nikon Z-mount – see previous coverage here. Here is the leaked information (now removed): Technical Specifications: Mount type: Nikon Z Optical zoom: 1.88x Minimum focal length: 16...
- Weekly Nikon news flash #839 Nikonrumors (Sunday, 22 June) - → The new Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised over $2.6 million on Kickstarter, with more than 3,200 backers. → The Nikon rebates (sofortrabatt) in Europe will expire on July 21: Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo. → New Gura Gear Kiboko City Sling 6L camera back announced....
- Nikon dominated the 2025 Bild Expo in NYC Nikonrumors (Saturday, 21 June) - Here is some additional coverage of the 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo that took place in NYC this week: Exploring Bild Expo 2025 New gear at Bild Expo 2025: the latest in photography and filmmaking Bild Expo special deals Nikon dominated the 2025 Bild Expo with the largest...
- Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including lite + tall versions Nikonrumors (Thursday, 19 June) - Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods on Kickstarter, including lite + tall versions. The project has already raised almost $2.3 million during the first 2 days with an initial goal of $100,000, with almost 2,800 backers (57 days to go). Products in this launch: Pro...
- First image of the new Laowa 12mm f/2.8 coming on June 25 SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 19 June) - Laowa officially announced that the new 12mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus lens will be released on June 25. It has autofocus for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts, a lightweight design, and a body weight of only about 377 grams. It is compact and light, with a 72mm filter interface and...
- Laowa 8-15mm Fisheye Full-Frame Lenses Introduced – Circular and Rectangular Fisheye in One Lens
CineD (Thursday, 19 June) - Venus Optics has introduced two unusual fisheye zoom lenses for full-frame sensors that offer a uniquely dual fisheye effect in a zoom design. The Laowa 8–15mm f/2.8 is designed for photographers and content creators, while the Laowa 8–15mm T2.9 Cine is intended for filmmakers. Both cover the same focal range... - Reminder: Nikon US price increase coming on June 23 Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 18 June) - A quick reminder that on June 23, 2025, Nikon will increase the prices on all F and Z mount lenses made in China. All other accessories like flashes, filters, cases, lens hoods, battery grips, memory cards, etc. will also get a price increase (see where Nikon products are manufactured)....
- Update: Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 is now expected to be released on or around July 1st Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 18 June) - The new Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 is now expected to be released on or around July 1st. As I mentioned in my previous post, the initially reported time frame for this week was too soon. Additional information is available here: Major Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.00...
