Nikon started a new “Trade Up to ZR and Save” program in the US that also includes Nikkor lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: May 30, 2026


Nikon started a new “Trade Up to ZR and Save” program in the US that also includes Nikkor lenses:



Here is the list of lenses that are part of the new trade-in program (available at B&H Photo, Paul’s Photo, and Service Photo):

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Look for the upcoming Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

By [NR] admin | Published: May 30, 2026


The upcoming Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens will be tested at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America (Jun 11 – Jul 19 2026) – I was told the lens will be given to select photographers.

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Also announced: new Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 Ⅱ full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount for $498

By [NR] admin | Published: May 29, 2026



In addition to the AF 56mm f/1.7 Air APS-C lens, Meike also announced a new AF 85mm f/1.4 Ⅱ full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here). Orders are now open at the official Meike online store (coming soon to B&H Photo). The price is $498.

The lens is also available in white and white/black colors:

Here is the current Meike lens lineup:


Additional information:

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Photographer installed Doom on a Nikon Zf camera

By [NR] admin | Published: May 29, 2026



Photographer Taylor Jackson was able to install the classic Doom video game on a Nikon Zf camera (unless the video is fake/AI generated):

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Meike AF 56mm f/1.7 Air APS-C lens for Nikon-Z mount released and available for order for $159

By [NR] admin | Published: May 28, 2026


The previously reported Meike AF 56mm f/1.7 Air APS-C lens for Nikon-Z mount is now officially released and available for purchase:

Update – Meike also announced a new AF 85mm f/1.4 Ⅱ full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount:

Also announced: new Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 Ⅱ full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount for $498

Additional information on the new Meike AF 56mm f/1.7 Air APS-C lens:

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The rumors were true: Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited (MRMC) has filed for bankruptcy/liquidation a month after Nikon sold it

By [NR] admin | Published: May 27, 2026


Last month, on May 16th, I reported that Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited (MRMC), a former Nikon company, had filed for bankruptcy/liquidation. At that point, I could not find any confirmation from my sources, but I can now report that Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd entered bankruptcy/liquidation on May 22nd, 2026:

The former Nikon company Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited (MRMC) is not in bankruptcy/administration

In April, Nikon announced it was selling Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited (MRMC) to a UK-based investment company. A month later, MRMC filed for bankruptcy/liquidation. You can draw your own conclusions here.

Nikon to sell MRMC to an investment company

No detailed public information is yet available on the exact reasons for failure (e.g., debts, trading losses post-buyout), but the rapid timeline after the private equity-style buyout has raised questions in industry circles.

Update: my understanding is that all employees were laid off.

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Comparing the size of the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens with the 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S

By [NR] admin | Published: May 26, 2026

Here is a side-by-side comparison of the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens with the Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S (currently $2,000 off) by Michna:

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