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After 47 years Nikon Service Munich files for bankruptcy/insolvency

By [NR] admin | Published: May 31, 2026

After 47 years, Nikon Service Munich filed for bankruptcy/insolvency, and they will be shutting down operations today:

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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 […]

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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: US: B&H Photo Worldwide: Meike store 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 […]

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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 […]

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