A quick update on my previous post: the rumored US price for the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is $13,999, which means it may not be the most expensive lens in the lineup (the list of all Nikkor lenses sorted by price can be found here). In Europe, the lens can still be priced at 16,000 euros.

Previous coverage of the Nikkor Z 120-300mmf/2.8 TC VR S lens can be found here.

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As I already reported, the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens (see previous coverage) will be released at the end of October:

The Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is coming next, then the Nikon Z70 in November

The next announcement after the 120-300 is expected in November (or before the end of the year) for the Nikon Z70 camera.

Here are some additional details on the upcoming Nikkor Z 120-300mmf/2.8 TC VR S lens:

• The new lens will be roughly the same weight as the Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens (around 5.7lb/2590g) – significantly lighter than the Nikkor AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR (7.2lb/3250g).
• The 120-300 Z lens will be the most expensive lens in Nikon’s lineup, with a rumored price higher than the Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens (currently $12,696.95 after a $2,000 rebate). The list of all Nikkor lenses sorted by price can be found here. Update: the price could be over 16,000 dollars/euros.
• Very limited production; expect very long wait times.
• Official release date: October 28/29.
• Leaked pictures of the lens:

Comparing the size of the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens with the 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S

Nikon officially announced the development of a new Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S telephoto zoom lens with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter

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Nikon released their third firmware update in a week (see past updates) – this time for the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II (now $200 for the first time) and 14-24mm f/2.8 S (now $800 off) lenses:

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens firmware update version 1.10:

• Improved aperture operation reliability.
• Reduced aperture operation noise.

NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens firmware update version 1.10:

• The lens now changes the focus distance according to the amount of the focus ring rotation during manual focus, regardless of the speed at which the focus ring is rotated, when an option other than [Non-linear] is selected for [Focus ring rotation range] in the [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
• Added support for the [Switch focus/control ring roles] feature in the camera [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].

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First, here are some photo editing software coupon codes:

• Luminar 10% off code: RUMORS
• Aftershoot 15% off code: RUMORS
• DxO 15% off code: RUMORS
• ON1 20% off code: NIKONRUMORS20
• AlexOnRAW 10% off code: RUMORS
• MyBoook 3 months for free: PHOTORUMORS

Here are the latest updates and offers from Topaz, DxO, Luminar, and Aftershoot:

You can now get 50% off Topaz Studio & Topaz Photo (50% off the first three months of a monthly or annual plan, or 50% off an annual plan paid up front):

• Month-to-month: Topaz Studio $69 $34.50/mo | Topaz Photo $39 $19.50/mo
• Annual, billed monthly: Topaz Studio $45 $22.50/mo | Topaz Photo $25$12.50/mo
• Annual, paid up front: Topaz Studio $399 $199 | Topaz Photo $199 $99

Topaz is now also available for iPhone & Android mobile phones.

DxO released ViewPoint 6 and PhotoLab 10.2. The new version of ViewPoint introduces AI to help correct perspectives in specific areas of an image – here are the main new features:

• AI Masks in ReShape Fusion: Precisely reshape individual objects or people with AI-assisted selection and adaptive mesh controls, without affecting the entire image.
• Perspective correction without cropping: Make localized geometric adjustments while preserving the original framing, without generating or inventing image content.
• Native RAW editing: Open and edit RAW files directly in the standalone application, without pre-conversion.
• New exposure and white balance controls: Adjust exposure (±4 EV) and white balance before applying geometric corrections.
• Non-destructive workflow: Edits are saved in separate sidecar files, preserving the original images.

You can get a DxO discount with promo code RUMORS (new customers only).

Luminar Web launched on October 15, bringing powerful photo editing straight to your browser. Here’s what’s new:

• The world’s first browser-based photo editor with Light Depth technology.
• Sky Replacement, now available on the web for the first time.
• The first online editor with Presets and LUTs together.
• The first web editor with a broader toolkit for landscape, portrait, and everyday editing.
• With the addition of Web, Luminar becomes the first and only photo editor offering a Lifetime license across desktop, mobile, and web.

The Luminar 10% off code RUMORS is still available.

Aftershoot announced new Galleries features:

• Sales Automation: Run timely campaigns, automate follow-ups, add discounts, and track the orders generated through client galleries.
• Gifting & Credits: Create flexible client credit for package benefits, reorders, or service recovery.
• Multi-Brand Kit: Save reusable brand settings and apply the right branding to every gallery.
• Collections & Portfolios: Organize related galleries under one shareable link.
• More client and selling options: N-Photo fulfillment, six client-facing languages, and multi-currency Print Stores.
• Additional improvements: New gallery covers, flexible watermarks, Screenshot Protection, and simpler plan upgrades.

Aftershoot now offers every paid gallery feature for FREE until October 31st (available to new and eligible existing free-plan users; includes 10GB of storage).

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TTartisan released two new versions of the AF 50mm f/1.8 NEO lens for Nikon Z-mount in titanium & green:

• Pre-orders: B&H Photo | TTartisan online store (use code RUMORS for a discount)
• 156~167g lightweight design
• 0.48m minimum focusing distance
• Stepping autofocus motor
• Lens hood included
• Launch price: $89

Additional information on the TTartisan AF 50mm f/1.8 NEO lens can be found here:

New TTartisan AF 50mm f/1.8 NEO lens for Nikon Z-mount announced ($89)

TTartisan announced two full-frame AF lenses from the new Neo series: 50mm f/1.8 & 85mm f/1.8 (E/Z/L)

Via PhotoRumors

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Nikon released new firmware updates for the Z9 and Z8 mirrorless cameras with a single fix:

Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.33:

• Fixed an issue that would cause the camera to stop responding with some lenses.

Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.12:

• Fixed an issue that would cause the camera to stop responding with some lenses.

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Nikon started the Fall Savings event today in the US and Canada with some new offers that were not previously available (ending on November 1st):

• US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo
• CA: Camera Canada:

Here are the Nikon Fall Savings highlights:

• Nikon Z8 body: $1,000 off, with the FTZ II adapter $1,150 off
• Nikon Z8 + 14-24mm f/2.8: $3,600 off
• Nikon Z9 body: $1,100 off
• Nikon Z7 II body: $800 off, with the 24-70 f/2.8 $2,700 off
• Nikon Z6 III body: $700 off, with the 28-400mm $1,000 off
• Nikon Z5 body: $450 off
• Nikon Z30 + 16-50mm: $350 off
• Nikon DSLRs: D850 $600 off, D780 $600 off
• Nikkor lenses:
  • Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II: $200 off
  • Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S: $800 off
  • Z 50mm f/1.8 S: $200 off
  • Z 400mm f/2.8 TC: $2,000 off
  • F 24-70mm f/2.8E: $800 off
  • F 70-200mm f/2.8E FL: $700 off

Rebates by category:

• DSLR cameras | DSLR lenses
• Nikon flashes | Nikon binoculars
• Trade-in offers: Nikon ZR | Nikon Z6 III
• Mirrorless Cameras | Mirrorless Lenses

Nikon is still running a sale on eBay where you can save up to 30% on select gear, including cameras, lenses, binoculars, and rangefinders. The items are sold by BuyDig (see all Nikon listings at BuyDig), an authorized Nikon dealer (USA warranty). Some listings are marked as “Certified Refurbished” (Refurbished Nikon gear is also sold at B&H Photo)

• Nikon cameras
• Nikon lenses
• Nikon batteries

Nikon outlet deals at eBay from authorized dealers (USA warranty)

You don’t have to be a paying member to get discounts from those brands

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→ TIME magazine named the Nikon ZR camera one of the best inventions of 2026.

→ Godox unveiled a new TT350 II N Thinklite TTL flash for Nikon cameras.

→ The Nikon Z5IIc camera reference guide is now available.

→ Nikon released a leather business card holder with the famous Nikon red line – only in Japan (again).

→ A Nikon Z8 camera is behind the Wildlife Photographer of the Year winner: “Nikon Z8 appeared twice in the list, and this is also the only brand whose DSLRs are still being used by the participants.”

→ Nikon Tour at Service Photo (Baltimore).

→ Notice regarding the termination of the Nikon Image Space Service due to the expansion of Nikon Imaging Cloud functionality.

→ Nikon India unveils “Durga Puja” campaign film.

→ Nikon Z5IIC camera first impressions.

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The new Nikon Z5IIc camera (see previous coverage) is now shipping, and some configurations are already in stock – check availability at:

• US: B&H Photo | Service Photo | Paul’s Photo
• CA: Camera Canada
• DE: Foto Erhardt
• UK: WEX Photo

See Nikon Z5IIc previous coverage:

Field Made released new labels for the Nikon Z5IIC

SmallRig accessory ecosystem for Nikon Z5IIC camera announced

Nikon Z5II vs. Nikon Z5IIC specification comparison

Nikon Z5IIC camera officially announced

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Thypoch will soon release the Nikon Z-mount version of the 24-50mm f/2.8, the first Chinese full-frame autofocus constant-aperture zoom lens. The test page was spotted online already:

Thypoch currently has three manual-focus lenses for the Nikon Z-mount.

Additional information on the Thypoch 24-50mm f/2.8 lens can be found here – see the details at B&H Photo and the official Thypoch website:

Comparing the new Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 lens to the competition

Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 lens announced, available for pre-order

Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 lens additional information

Additional information on the Typoch 24-50mm f/2.8 – the first Chinese full-frame autofocus constant-aperture zoom lens

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Tamron announced the previously reported 16-50mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount:

Pre-orders should open soon at: B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo.

This is the 14th Tamron lens for Nikon Z-mount:

Here are the technical details:

* Length is the distance from the front end of the lens to the lens mount face.

** The circular diaphragm stays almost perfectly circular up to two stops down from maximum aperture.

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Nikon released firmware update version 2.01 for the Z6III camera with the following changes:

• Pre-Release Capture is now available from compatible Bluetooth remote controllers.
• • Added support for focus limiter settings with the following NIKKOR Z mount lenses.
  • – NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
  • – NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
  • – NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
  • – NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
  • – NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
  • – NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
  • – NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
  • – NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
• • Changed the following item names in Picture Controls:
  • – [Cloud Picture Control] changed to [Imaging Recipe].
  • – [Add Cloud Picture Control files] under [Set Picture Control] in the photo shooting and video recording menus changed to [Download Imaging Recipes].
• • Fixed some Custom Settings menu item numbers.
• • Fixed an issue that, in rare cases, caused photos to be overexposed during burst photography in mode M.
• • Fixed the following issues that occurred when NIKKOR F mount lenses were attached:
  • – In rare cases, exposure would become unstable during burst photography with a type E lens attached.
  • – The camera would sometimes stop responding during burst photography.
  • – Autofocus would sometimes not function while using FV lock with a flash unit attached.
  • – The camera would sometimes fail to take the set number of shots in pixel shift shooting when a non-CPU lens was attached.
  • – The camera would sometimes stop responding when the live view display was zoomed in or out during subject detection when a manual lens was attached.

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Tamron will announce a new 16-50mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount in a few hours (as previously reported) – the information has already leaked online:

Check for pre-orders of the new lens at: B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo.

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Nikon released NX Tether Version 2.6.1 and Wireless Transmitter Utility Version 1.16.1:

Nikon NX Tether Version 2.6.1:

• Tether Profile Version 13.0
• Added support for the Z5IIC.
• Imaging Recipe selection is now available for the Picture Control item in the shooting settings pane when connecting to a camera with Imaging Recipes registered. *1
• The “R3D NE 12-bit (R3D)” video file type is now also available in auto mode. *2
• The in-focus focus point color displayed in NX Tether when using autofocus now matches that used in the camera. *3
• More cameras now support live view. *4

*1 Available with ZR, Z5IIC, and Zf. Be sure to update the camera firmware to the latest version.
*2 Available with ZR. Be sure to update the camera firmware to the latest version.
*3 Available with Z5II and Z50II. Be sure to update the camera firmware to the latest version.
*4 Now available with Z50II and Z30. Be sure to update the camera firmware to the latest version.

Nikon Wireless Transmitter Utility Version 1.16.1:

• Connection Profile Version 5.0
• Added support for the Z5IIC.
• Ended support for macOS Ventura version 13.

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Here are some new pictures of the Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens captured at the Singapore F1 Grand Prix:

The lens is expected to be announed at the end of October, and it will be expensive (see previous coverage):

The Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is coming next, then the Nikon Z70 in November

More pictures of the Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens:

Source: SpeedDog@1

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Pergear announced a new 10mm f/5.6 II pancake fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount priced at $69:

Additional information on the new lens is available here:

Pergear announced a new 10mm f/5.6 II pancake fisheye lens for $69 (X/E/Z/RF/MFT/EOS-M)

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→ Don’t believe the clickbait. The Nikon Z7III won’t be released by the end of the year. The Nikon Z70 is coming in November (for now).

→ Choosing a lens with Joe McNally.

→ Sirui has two new full-frame autofocus lenses: 15mm f/1.6 and 24mm f/1.4.

→ Nikon Imaging Cloud has scheduled system maintenance on October 14th, 2026. I do not think this is related to a new product announcement. The Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is expected at the end of October.

→ Nikon disqualified the winner of the 2026 Small World in Motion Competition for using AI.

→ The new Nikon Z5IIC camera is available for touch & try at Paul’s Photo.

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Nikon will be busy at year’s end. The Nikkor Z 120-300mmf/2.8 TC VR S lens (see previous coverage) will be released next – most likely at the end of October:

Production of the 120-300 lens will be very limited, and wait times are expected to be long. The price is rumored to be higher than the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens (currently $14,196.95 after a $500 rebate).

Comparing the size of the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens with the 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S

Several stores have already started taking pre-orders:

Here are some leaked pictures of the 120-300mm lens:

For now, the Nikon Z70 camera is expected in November, but the announcement can be delayed.

Coming soon: new fast, top-of-the-line, high-end, professional Nikon APS-C (DX) camera

Not a typo: Apple removed the Nikon Z70 listing from the authorized ProRes products

What to expect next from Nikon (updated July 2026)

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First, here are some coupon codes for photo editing software:

• Luminar 10% off code: RUMORS
• Aftershoot 15% off code: RUMORS
• DxO 15% off code: RUMORS
• ON1 20% off code: NIKONRUMORS20
• AlexOnRAW 10% off code: RUMORS
• MyBoook 3 months for free: PHOTORUMORS

The latest photo editing software news:

→ Aftershoot’s latest update includes Cull to Target, Improved Highlights, and People Filters:

• Cull to Target. Choose how many photos you need, and Aftershoot selects exactly that many for you to review.
• Improved Highlights. A stronger shortlist from your selects, so you can share sneak peeks with clients sooner.
• People Filters. Find specific people in a shoot and review their photos without scrolling through everything.

→ Aftershoot released Photon: a free RAW editor for macOS and Windows.

→ Affinity and DxO announced a partnership (no subscription required; DxO PhotoLab version 10.1 released – is a perpetual license):

“Your edit no longer stops here. Develop your RAW file in PhotoLab, then send it straight to Affinity as a native .af file, ready for pixel-level editing. RAW perfection on one side, creative freedom on the other. Affinity is free on Mac and Windows.”

→ Imagic is a new desktop photo software for Windows and macOS. It culls a shoot with AI (scoring every frame and grouping bursts and duplicates), then edits and exports the keepers in the same app. Photos are processed on your own computer and are never uploaded.

→ Adobe completed the acquisition of Topaz Labs (more info).

→ Skylum removed the portrait editor Aperty from the app. Aperty will be discontinued on November 4th.

→ Adobe updated their apps on September 29th:

• List of the latest camera support added
• List of the latest lens support added
• Fixed issues in Adobe Lightroom
• What’s new in Lightroom
• What’s new in CC
• Adobe Express updates

→ Adobe now has a real reason to cry: ArtCraft built almost every App that Adobe makes using Rust.

You don’t have to be a paying member to get discounts from those brands

Via PhotoRumors

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The 2026 5DayDeal Photography Bundle is now available. As in previous years, you will get a package of photography tools at a drastically reduced price ($1,500+ worth of pro-level courses, tools, and creative assets for $98).

Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charities.

This deal will end on October 13.

Via PhotoRumors

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