On March 26, 2026 (not an April 1st news), Nikon announced it had entered into a share purchase agreement to transfer its wholly owned subsidiary, Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited (MRMC), to MRMC Bidco Limited – an entity established by UK-based investment firm Blandford Capital LLP. Nikon acquired the UK robotics specialist MRMC in October […]
Phototrend published their CP+ 2026 interview with Nikon that was focused exclusively on the development of the new NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens. Here is a recap:
Nikon released new Zf 3.01 and Z9 5.32 firmware updates: Nikon Zf firmware update version 3.01 Changed the way the aperture was adjusted on a lens when the standby timer expired. Fixed an issue where the “i” menu touch control would sometimes not be available in the [Prioritize viewfinder (1)] and [Prioritize viewfinder (2)] monitor […]
The TTartisan 11mm f/2.8 fisheye full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now also available in silver: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | TTartisan store 180° diagonal angle of view 0.17m closest focus distance Full metal body f/2.8 to f/16 7-blade diaphragm Built-in lens hood Additional pictures:
→ The amazing Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens is now listed as discontinued. → World Backup Day saving specials (additional information). → The current Nikon Europe rebates, where you can get up to €700 off, are ending on March 30th: Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo. The Nikon US rebates are also ending soon. → […]
The new/upcoming Viltrox AF 35mm and 55mm f/1.8 EVO full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now listed for pre-order at Foto Erhardt in Germany (should be listed soon at B&H Photo and the official Viltrox store). Viltrox already has the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO lens for Z-mount. Additional information: Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 Nikon […]
There is a free, open-source denoise tool called Jiangtherapee that can fix the abnormal bell curve in the dynamic range at ISO 64 for Nikon Z8/Z9 cameras. The general tool works for most Nikon cameras. The special “Rescue Z8” button is for Z8/Z9 models only. Additional information is available here (see also the related video in Chinese). Here […]
