Nikon to sell MRMC to an investment company

By [NR] admin | Published: April 1, 2026



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 2016 and integrated MRMC’s award-winning precision camera motion-control systems with its own imaging technologies for high-end film, broadcast, live sports, and virtual production applications:

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Interview with Nikon on the new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 Mark II lens

By [NR] admin | Published: April 1, 2026


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:

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New Nikon Zf 3.01 and Nikon Z9 5.32 firmware updates released

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


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 modes.

Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.32

  • Changed the way the aperture was adjusted on a lens when the standby timer expired.
  • Fixed an issue where the camera would sometimes stop responding if a picture was zoomed in during filtered playback while FTP upload was in progress.

Viltrox also warns: don’t update Nikon cameras’ firmware with third-party lenses attached

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The TTartisan 11mm f/2.8 fisheye full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now also available in silver

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


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:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #880

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


→ 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.


→ RED trade up to the V-Raptor program.


→ Nikon and NYC Salt extend collaborative partnership to help empower emerging and underrepresented student artists.


→ The new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens is now shipping in the US (check availability at: B&H Photo, Paul’s Photo, and Service Photo).


→ Isotta announced a new underwater housing for the Nikon Z50II camera (Ikelite also has an underwater housing for the Z50II).


→ SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced (see the official website for more information).


→ Nikon announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement with
MRMC Bidco Limited, an entity established by Blandford Capital LLP, regarding Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited (MRMC), a Nikon Group company.


→ 15% off on TTartisan lenses at Amazon, B&H Photo, and the official online store.

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The upcoming Viltrox AF 35mm & 55mm f/1.8 EVO full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount are already listed for pre-order at Foto Erhardt

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


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 Z EVO

Luminous intensity:F 1.8
Close focusing distance:0,43 m
Autofocus:Yes incl. eye autofocus
Compatible cameras:Nikon FX systems
Connection: Nikon Z-mount
Filter thread:58 mm
Aperture blades:9
Smallest aperture:16
EXIF data:Yes
Lenses (groups/lenses):13/9
Connections:USB-C for firmware updates
Dimensions (L x W x H) | Weight:7.6 x 6.9 x 6.9 cm | 365 g

Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 Nikon Z EVO

Luminous intensity:F 1.8
Close focusing distance:0,43 m
Autofocus:Yes incl. eye autofocus
Compatible cameras:Nikon FX systems
Connection:Nikon Z-mount
Filter thread:58 mm
Aperture blades:9
Smallest aperture:16
EXIF data:Yes
Lenses (groups/lenses):13/9
Connections:USB-C for firmware updates
Dimensions (L x W x H) | Weight:7.8 x 6.9 x 6.9 cm | 385 g

The upcoming Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 EVO and 55mm f/1.8 EVO lenses surpass the performance of some existing APO lenses, acording ot a Viltrox engineer. This is why they call the new line of EVO lenses “Hyper APO”:

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Nikon Z8/Z9 denoise science open source tool

By [NR] admin | Published: March 24, 2026


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 is the AI recap of the tool:

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