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Nikon Z70 Rumor Update: 41MP Non-Stacked Sensor, 8K 60p and a Sub-$2,000 Target?

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A new Nikon Z70 rumor points to a different sensor than earlier reports suggested: Nikon Rumors now lists a 41MP non-stacked sensor for the anticipated DX camera, alongside ambitious video specifications.

The latest Nikon Rumors report also suggests an announcement within the next two weeks. These are reported specifications, not an official Nikon announcement, and both features and timing could change.

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Nikon Z5IIC vs Canon EOS R8 Mark II: Which Compact Full-Frame Kit Makes Sense?

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The Nikon Z5IIC and Canon EOS R8 Mark II approach compact full-frame photography differently. Nikon builds around a flat-top, screen-first design. Canon retains an eye-level electronic viewfinder. Before comparing burst speeds or video menus, decide which way of composing you actually want to use every day.

Nikon’s announced U.S. body price is $1,399.95; Canon’s product page lists $1,899. At those reference prices the difference is $499.05, enough to make the lens budget part of the decision. Check current checkout pricing and availability, as promotions and delivery estimates can change.

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Nikon Z70 Rumor Update: What the Reported Promo Mention Actually Tells Us

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The Nikon Z70 name has returned to the rumor discussion after Nikon Rumors reported a mention in promotional material for the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S. Its October 29 report also repeated a possible November announcement window.

As of November 5, we do not have a verified official Z70 specification sheet, price or release date to quote. The reported mention is a lead worth following, rather than a substitute for a camera announcement. Source: Nikon Rumors.

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Sigma FP2 Orders Exceed Expectations in Japan Ahead of November 11 Launch

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Sigma has warned that FP2 and EVF-21 orders in Japan have exceeded its expectations ahead of the camera’s scheduled November 11, 2026 launch. Its October 29 notice says production is not keeping pace with demand and some customers may have to wait longer for delivery.

The notice covers the FP2 body, the 50mm F2 lens kit, the EVF-21 kit and the EVF-21 viewfinder sold separately. It is a Japanese supply notice, rather than confirmation that every retailer worldwide is sold out. Read Sigma’s notice.

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Canon Announces Cinema EOS Firmware Updates: What Changes for the C400, C80, C50 and R5 C?

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Canon has announced another round of Cinema EOS firmware updates, with the EOS C400, C80, C50 and R5 C named in its November 4 release. The practical focus is on matching cameras, operating them more quickly and retaining useful controls during high-frame-rate recording.

The firmware is scheduled to be available by December 2026. This is an announcement of upcoming functions; owners should check the final download and release notes for their exact camera before planning a production around them. Source: Canon USA.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S Official: $13,999.95, Built-In 1.4× Teleconverter

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Official NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S product photo. Image: Nikon.

Nikon has officially announced the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, bringing its professional fast telephoto zoom to the Z mount with a built-in 1.4× teleconverter. Nikon USA lists the lens at $13,999.95, with preorders available at B&H Photo Video and Adorama.

The lens combines a 120–300mm f/2.8 zoom range with a switch-operated teleconverter that changes it to 168–420mm f/4. Nikon is positioning it for professional sports photography, where subject distance can change quickly and switching lenses can mean missing a shot.

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Sigma FP2: $2,199, a 16Wh battery, 6K open gate and ProRes RAW in a 388g body

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Sigma FP2 full-frame mirrorless camera with a 50mm lens
The Sigma FP2 with the I series 50mm F2 DG. Image: DPReview

The Sigma FP2 is the second-generation ultra-compact full-frame camera in the fp line. It is priced at $2,199 body only and is due to ship on November 11. It is the world’s smallest full-frame interchangeable-lens camera. That is less obvious than it sounds, because the body is almost entirely redesigned and still manages to be smaller than the first fp even with a bigger battery and a tilting screen. You can now pre-order at B&H Photo Video/Amazon.

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Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG: a 375g metal F1.4 that gives up sharpness for character

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Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG Contemporary lens in black
Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary in black, L-Mount shown. Image: Sigma

Sigma has announced the 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary, the first lens in a new “CL” line inside its I series. It is a full-frame prime for L-Mount and Sony E, in black and silver. Sigma has not given a price. DPReview says the company expects it in early spring 2027.

The pitch is the opposite of the F1.4 Art. Sigma is trading corner sharpness for size and a softer look, and says it controlled aberrations on purpose, with simulation, “for soft rendering of texture.” The body is all metal, with a knurled hood and rings, a magnetic metal cap, a depth-of-field scale, and hard stops at both ends of focus.

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Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A: $529 or $549, and the Nikon Z version is the long one

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Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A lens
Product photo of the Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A published by DPReview. The barrel is marked 16-50mm F2.8 A.

Tamron’s 16-50mm F2.8 A is a constant-F2.8 APS-C zoom for Sony E, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, and Nikon Z. DPReview lists it at $529 for Sony E and Fujifilm X, and $549 for Canon RF and Nikon Z. The “A” is Tamron’s new mark for APS-C, and the model code is B091.

On Sony, Fujifilm, and Nikon that range is about 24-75mm equivalent. On Canon RF it is about 26-80mm. There is no stabilization. It sits next to Tamron’s larger 17-70mm F2.8 VC, and DPReview says the new lens is 42% lighter and about half the volume, at least $170 less, with 7 aperture blades instead of 9.

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Nikon Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S rumor: end of October, priced above the 400mm f/2.8

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Leaked close-up of a Nikon 120-300mm lens with a 1.4x switch
Leaked close-up published by Nikon Rumors. The barrel shows a 1x / 1.4x switch and the tripod foot is marked 120-300mm. Image: Nikon Rumors

Nikon Rumors says the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S is the next Nikon release, most likely at the end of October. The same report puts the Nikon Z70 in November, and says that camera announcement can still slip.

The lens itself is not a new rumor. Nikon announced development on May 7, 2026: a full-frame S-Line zoom with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter, covering 120-420mm once the converter is engaged, aimed at sports. Nikon did not give a price or a ship date, and said the finished lens may not look like the development photo. What changed on October 10 is the timing, the supply warning, and a price rumor.

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