Nikon sues Viltrox

Nikon has filed a legal case in China against third-party lens maker Viltrox, according to NikonRumors.com.

The lawsuit involves alleged infringement of Nikon Z-mount–related patented technology and has been accepted by the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court, with a hearing scheduled for March 2, 2026.

At this time, no products have been named, no bans have been announced, and there is no confirmation of firmware blocks or changes to existing Nikon cameras. Nikon Z-mount cameras and Viltrox lenses continue to operate normally.

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