Nikon Debuts Cheaper and Faster Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 Prime Lens
Nikon announced the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4, a lightweight and affordable fast prime lens for Nikon Z system mirrorless cameras.
Nikon Z6 III Initial Review: A Middleweight Fighter With Heavyweight Dreams
Nikon's Z6 III brings a lot of technologies to the table and packages them into a camera that seems purpose-built to win the $2,500, mid-range, full-frame camera fight. It may be priced to compete with the middle of the camera pack, but it's swinging punches like a flagship.
Nikon Launches New Self-Service Repair Program for Select Products
Nikon now provides access to parts and instructions that allow photographers to make repairs to their own products at home instead of needing to rely on the company's official service departments.
A New Camera Using Both Nikon and RED Tech Will Come in ‘A Few Years’
The ink is still wet on Nikon's acquisition of RED Cinema, but the two teams are already meeting and working on integrating their technologies.
Nikon Began Steps to Acquire RED in 2022 ‘Due to the Lawsuit’
Nikon confirmed that it began considering acquiring RED due to the lawsuit the cinema company filed against Nikon back in 2022.
Nikon Talks Nikkor Z, the Challenge of Kit Zooms, and Dream Lenses
As part of Nikon's 90th anniversary of Nikkor lenses, Nikon provided PetaPixel the opportunity to interview three Nikon employees involved in Nikon's lens and user experience design.
Nikon Celebrates 90 Years of Nikkor Optics: ‘A Story in Every Lens’
Nikon is celebrating 90 years since the launch of its first Nikkor-branded lens and "in commemoration of this milestone" it has released a new logo and plans to follow with a series of promotions.
Nikon Z 105mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Review: A Stunning Tele Macro Combo
The 105mm macro lens has been a long-standing staple lens for most professional photographers, and I have never met a wedding photographer who didn't have one in their kit.
Extremely Rare Nikon 6mm f/2.8 Fisheye Appears on eBay for $146,000
An extremely rare Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens with a massive 220-degree field of view has appeared on eBay for 130,000 euros, or about $146,152. It is the exact same lens that failed to sell at the 2022 Leitz Photographica Auction.
Nikon Adds 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 and 70-180mm f/2.8 to its Z-Mount Lineup
Nikon is continuing its recent tear of releases that support fans of long-distance shooting with the new Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR as well as a new Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 which it says completes the trio of affordable f/2.8 Z-mount zooms.
Nikon’s 24mm f/1.7 Brings Big Bokeh to APS-C Z-Mount
Nikon has announced the Nikkor DX 24mm f/1.7 lens, a fast aperture, compact prime for its Z-mount APS-C cameras that promises to bring bokeh to the DX format for $280.
Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Nightscape and Astrophotography Review
Last September, Nikon released the Z mount 17-28mm f/2.8 lens. Immediately, two specifications piqued my interest when it came to how this lens would perform with astrophotography and nightscapes: it was a wide-angle lens and also fast at f/2.8.
Nikon Considering Building a New $224M Lens Factory in Japan
Nikon is considering reinvestment in mainland Japan manufacturing through a new expansion of its facility in Otawara City, which currently hosts its only remaining Japan-based optics factory.
The APS-C Pancake is the Single Most Important Mirrorless Lens
Nikon's recent development announcement for a 26mm f/2.8 lens sent chills down my spine, exacerbated by its diminutive proportions. While maybe not the most important lens in their lineup, is any mirrorless system complete without one?
Exclusive Photos: Nikon’s New Z-Mount 85mm f/1.2 S is a Handful
Yesterday, Nikon revealed that it was developing a new 85mm f/1.2 S lens for its Z-mount mirrorless cameras, and PetaPixel was able to get some literal hands-on time with the optic, which shows that the new lens is quite the handful.
Nikon is Developing Two New Z-Mount Lenses: 85mm f/1.2 S and 26mm f/2.8
Nikon has announced that it is developing two new lenses for Z-mount cameras: the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S and the Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8 pancake.
The New Nikon 600mm f/4 Looks as Impressive as It is Expensive
Nikon just announced the 600mm f/4 TC VR S IS Super-Telephoto lens for its Z-mount cameras and photographer Steve Perry was fortunate enough to get some hands-on time with it. In short, he's quite impressed.
Nikon Adds the 600mm f/4 TC VR S IS Super-Tele to Z-Mount Lens Lineup
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S Super-Telephoto lens that features a built-in 1.4x teleconverter for its mirrorless Z-mount cameras. The company says it offers an unprecedented combination of versatility and powerful performance.
Nikon Looks to be Rehousing Tamron Lenses for its Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon's first-party lens support for its Z-mount mirrorless cameras has been growing rapidly over the last few years to nearly 30 optics. But to support that rapid growth, the company appears to be purchasing Tamron designs and rehousing them to appear as Nikon originals.
Nikon’s New 17-28mm f/2.8 Designed to be Affordable and Versatile
Nikon has announced a new 17-28mm f/2.8 lens for its Z-mount mirrorless cameras. The full-frame wide-angle optic is the latest addition to the company's selection of f/2.8 zoom lenses.
Nikon Has Discontinued 35 DSLR Lenses Over the Past 3 Years: Report
A new report alleges that Nikon has discontinued 35 of its F-mount DSLR lenses over the past three years as the company focuses its efforts on mirrorless cameras.
Hidden Gem: A Yongnuo Lens is Ranked in the Top 3 Best on DxOMark
Yongnuo isn't a name often associated with high-end optical excellence, but perhaps that should change. The company's 85mm f/1.8 lens is listed in the top three of all lenses based on its overall DxOMark score.
Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Review: In a Class of Its Own
The Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is an anomaly: lens with this kind of focal length and aperture shouldn’t be so easy to use and inexpensive. So, what’s the catch?
Nikon Will Increase Lens Prices in the United States in August
Nikon has confirmed that the lens price increases that affected other regions this past April are coming to the United States. The price increases are minor and nearly exclusively affect only Z-mount leses.
The New Nikon 400mm f/4.5 VR S is the Lightest Lens in its Class
Nikon has announced the compact Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S super-telephoto prime lens for its mirrorless Z-mount cameras and it says that this new optic is the lightest in its class.
Nikon Unveils Smaller and Lighter 800mm f/6.3 VR S Z-Mount Lens
Nikon has announced the Nikkor 800mm f/6.3 VR S super-telephoto lens for its Z-mount cameras. While still a hefty lens, it is 48% lighter and 16% shorter than its F-mount counterpart thanks in part to the use of a Phase Fresnel (PF) front element.
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Review: Stellar Optics and Speed
Currently, the longest-reaching telephoto zoom lens in the Nikon Z-mount system, the Nikkor 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S faces a lot of eager potential customers who are going to balance its longer focal length with overall size and cost. I can’t say it will disappoint.
Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Review: A Glimpse of Greatness
The full-frame Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S has many long-lens photographers excited about being the last piece of glass they’ll ever need to buy. With a built-in 1.4x teleconverter effectively replacing the need for a 500mm or 600mm f/4 and state-of-the-art optics from Nikon, there’s potential to be something truly special.
10 Vintage Lenses That Work Great on Mirrorless Cameras
Vintage lenses are more popular than ever, thanks in large part to the mirrorless revolution as well as affordable, high-quality cinema and hybrid video cameras. These lenses are regularly “cine modded” for video use due to their unique character and less clinical rendering, (sometimes) affordable prices compared to cine lenses, helicoid-driven focus with hard stops, and physical aperture rings (which are often de-clicked).
The Best Cameras for Beginners in 2024
Looking to get started in photography but feel overwhelmed at the huge number of different camera models on the market? The daunting feeling can be an obstacle as you try to dive headfirst into the art form, but you have come to the right place: we have selected the best cameras for beginners looking to dip their toes in photography without breaking the bank or getting in over their heads.