Nikon Lens

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

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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Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD for Nikon Z: 380g, and $729 on October 22

Official product photo of the Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD for Nikon Z
Official product photo of the Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) for Nikon Z. Image: Tamron

Tamron is bringing the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) to Nikon Z. Tamron says the full-frame zoom goes on sale October 22, 2026. The company’s own release does not list a US price. DPReview reports $729, which is $30 more than the $699 Sony E version announced in 2022. The Z mount is made under license from Nikon. You can now pre-order at B&H Photo Video.

The range is the reason to look at it. A constant F2.8 from a real 20mm to 40mm covers landscapes and everyday frames without stretching into a 24-70. On a Nikon DX body that is about 30-60mm equivalent. There is no vibration compensation. The small barrel is the compensation.

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Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS for Nikon Z: $769, 630g, November 5

Official product photo of the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary lens
Official product photo of the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary. The Nikon Z version is $769 and ships November 5, 2026. Image: Sigma

Sigma has added a Nikon Z version of the 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary. Sigma America says authorized dealers get it on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at a regular price of $769. Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, and L-Mount already sell the same optical design. The Z mount is the new one, made under license from Nikon. You can pre-order at B&H Photo Video.

On a Nikon DX body the range works out to about 24-450mm. Sigma calls the 18.8x zoom the first of its kind on an APS-C mirrorless autofocus lens, as of September 2026. That claim does not travel to the Canon RF version, which Sigma lists at about 25.6-480mm because of Canon’s crop.

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Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift Lens Confirmed for Nikon Z Mount

Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D tilt-shift

Venus Optics has officially announced a new Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D tilt-shift lens specifically designed for the Nikon Z-mount. This wide-angle tilt-shift option joins the growing list of specialized glass available for mirrorless systems.

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Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II Shipment Rumored Delayed

Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II

The anticipated shipment of the new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens faces potential delays, according to recent reports from Nikon Rumors. No specific date or reason was provided for this hold-up in the source content.

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Samyang Z-mount Lenses Pending Nikon Licensing Approval as of March 2026

Samyang Z-mount lenses

According to nikonrumors, Samyang is currently waiting for licensing approval from Nikon before it can begin manufacturing lenses for the Nikon Z-mount. This rumor, published on March 5, 2026, suggests that production delays are entirely dependent on securing the necessary legal clearance from the camera giant.

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Nikon Set to Announce Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 II Lens Tonight – Second-Generation Telephoto Lens

Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 II

Nikon is set to announce the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 II lens tonight, according to NikonRumors. This marks the second generation of the popular Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 lens, bringing improved performance and features to Nikon Z system users.

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Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 Lens Coming Soon: Price $2,299, Available for Sony E, Canon RF, and Nikon Z Mount

Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4

According to Nikon Rumors, the upcoming Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 lens will be priced at $2,299 in the US and is expected to start shipping in spring 2026. The lens will be available in Sony E-mount, Canon RF-mount, and Nikon Z-mount.

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Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f/2 Aspherical Pancake Lens Announced for Sony E-Mount and Nikon Z-Mount

Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f/2 Aspherical

Cosina has officially announced the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f/2 Aspherical pancake lens for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount. This compact manual focus lens measures just 30mm from the mount surface and weighs only 165g. It will be available in March 2026 at a price of ¥85,000 (approx. $560).

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