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What to expect next from Nikon? (indeed slow year ahead + list of rumored lenses)

A few months ago, I reported that Nikon would have a slow year (2025) in terms of new product announcements. This is what Nikon has announced so far this year: Nikon Z5II camera Nikon Coolpix P1100 camera Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens Top executives recently confirmed that Nikon is still expecting to have more than 50 Z-mount lenses by the end of this fiscal year (March 31, 2026). They also said that back in 2022, in their Medium Term Management Plan. Nikon currently has 46 Z lenses – that means we should expect at least 4-5 new lenses by March 2026. I am pretty sure there will be delays based on the latest tariff changes – Nikon may have to move production of new products outside of China. Here is a recap of all the rumors I have gathered from multiple sources in the past few months (again, please note that at this point, given the current geo-political situation, nothing is confirmed, announcements can be canceled or delayed): 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: expected in the third or fourth quarter of 2025. There is a very low chance that we may see two new Nikon cinema/video-oriented cameras in collaboration with RED – one full-frame and one APS-C (just like the Sony FX3 and Sony FX30). This scenario makes sense, but I doubt Nikon will do it – they...

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Published By: Nikonrumors - 3 days ago

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