News
Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 VXD Nikon Z: $729, Ships Oct 22
Tamron brings the smallest fast-aperture standard zoom in its lineup to Nikon Z mount at $729, shipping October 22 with VXD linear AF and 380g of body.
October 9, 2026·5 min read
Tag
Nikon
15 photography articles tagged "Nikon" on LensClear — camera reviews, technique guides, and industry news for serious shooters.
This tag archive collects LensClear coverage related to Nikon — camera reviews, lens tests, technique guides, and industry news. Use it to jump into the latest stories, then explore the full blog or search for a specific model.
Every article in this archive is written and reviewed by our editorial team. We publish hands-on field tests, lens comparisons, and gear-buying advice that we stand behind — see our about page for the editorial standards we follow, or read our affiliate disclosure to understand how we test and recommend equipment. New Nikon articles are added as they publish, and the page updates automatically so the archive always reflects the most recent coverage.
Looking for a specific category? Browse our camera reviews, lens reviews, photography guides, or industry news for a more curated reading path. Readers who want a steady stream of stories can also subscribe via the RSS feed.
Tagged
Articles
15 stories
News
Sigma 16-300mm DC OS Nikon Z: $769, Ships Nov 5
Sigma adds a Nikon Z mount to its largest APS-C superzoom at $769, with a 6-stop OS, 1:2 macro at 70mm, and the world's first 18.8x AF mirrorless zoom ratio.
October 9, 2026·5 min read
News
Canon RF Mount Could Be Forced Open After Nikon Ruling
A Chinese patent ruling that invalidated one of Nikon's Z-mount patents in its Viltrox case has set a precedent Canon cannot easily escape. Here's what could change for third-party RF lenses.
September 29, 2026·4 min read
News
Friday News Sep 25: Nikon Z5IIC, Sony FX5 Delay, R7 II Rumor
Nikon quietly launches the Z5IIC at $1,399.95 (24.5MP full-frame, EXPEED 7, Scene Modes on the mode dial, mid-October), Sony Japan pushes the FX5 to "late October or later," Canon Rumors pegs the EOS R7 Mark II for Q1 2027, and Viltrox brings four Air primes to L-Mount under $200.
September 25, 2026·8 min read
News
Nikon Z Cinema T1.9 VV Series: 9 Lenses Covering RED's VV Sensor
Nikon is developing nine Nikkor Z Cinema T1.9 VV lenses, the first Nikkor series with an image circle large enough for RED's V-RAPTOR [X] VV sensor. First lens named: 50mm T1.9 VV. Nikon has not yet announced pricing or a release date.
September 9, 2026·4 min read
News
Weekly Camera Roundup: GoPro Sold, Pentax DSLR Dead, Fuji vs Nikon
No big launches this week — just a $285 million GoPro acquisition, the quiet death of Pentax DSLRs in Japan, and a data fight over whether Fujifilm really passed Nikon. Here's what it all actually means.
September 5, 2026·9 min read
News
Weekly Photo Roundup 8/10–8/15: X6, Z70, DJI FCC
Five days, three major product launches or confirmations, and one piece of regulatory news that genuinely affects how a lot of you shoot. Insta360 lands the X6 at $699 with dual 1-inch Sony sensors, Apple briefly confirms Nikon's Z70 APS-C flagship on its ProRes page, the FCC moves to retroactively pull authorization from already-approved DJI drones including the Mini 5 Pro, and Sony quietly slips the FX5 ship date into September. Plus smaller news on Fujifilm X-T6, OM Digital, Pentax, and the DJI Osmo 360 II.
August 15, 2026·9 min read
News
Nikon Z70 on Apple ProRes Page — APS-C Flagship Leak
Apple briefly listed a Nikon Z70 on its official ProRes and ProRes RAW compatibility page over the weekend. PetaPixel confirmed it was real before it was pulled. The body would be Nikon's first APS-C flagship since the D500 — and the first with ProRes RAW.
August 11, 2026·5 min read
News
Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 (A084) Announced: $1,699, Ships July
Tamron's new 12-20mm f/2.8 for Sony E and Nikon Z is a wholly redesigned ultra-wide - 570g, constant f/2.8, VXD AF, integrated flower hood, rear filter holder. Sony ships July 30 at $1,699; Nikon Z arrives August 27.
July 15, 2026·4 min read
News
Weekly Roundup 7/6–7/12: Sony RX10 V, Nikon Firmware
Sony finally shipped the RX10 V after a nine-year wait, Nikon pushed a quietly huge Z 8 firmware, Sigma went full discount, and Canon/Fujifilm stayed...
July 11, 2026·6 min read
News
This Week in Cameras 7/6–7/10: RX10 V, FX5 Leak, Z 8
The RX10 V landed and finally has the AF it deserved, the FX5 announcement is locked in for July 22, Nikon dropped a quietly-loaded Z 8 firmware, and Sigma instant savings run through August 2 — your weekly camera news recap for July 6–10, 2026.
July 10, 2026·6 min read
Camera Reviews
Nikon Zf Review: Retro Design Meets Modern Tech
A hands-on review of Nikon's retro-styled full-frame mirrorless camera. Great dials, solid sensor, and a shooting experience that actually makes you...
June 29, 2026·10 min read
News
Photo News Weekly Roundup 6/15–6/21: Sony 100-400 GM
Sony and Canon both dropped serious GM/L glass within 24 hours of each other, DJI and Insta360 finally took their US fight to actual court, Fujifilm quietly registered an NP-W255 battery (likely X-T6), and we shipped nine articles this week on LensClear. Here's everything that mattered in photo news June 15-21, 2026.
June 20, 2026·7 min read
News
Nikon Z9 II Rumors: 46MP Sensor, 60fps RAW Burst Coming
Latest Nikon Z9 II rumors suggest a refined 46MP stacked sensor with 60fps RAW bursts. Read the latest camera news at lensclear.net.
March 5, 2026·1 min read
News
RED Technology + Z6 III Sensor! Nikon Zr Specs Leaked, Launching September 10
September 6, 2025: Nikon Rumors recently released new product rumors concerning Nikon, focusing primarily on the video-centric Z series camera “Zr.”...
September 7, 2025·2 min read