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:

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

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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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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 Z-mount for $498

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

• APS-C | f/1.7 to f/16
• 85mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
• Fast Compact Prime
• STM Stepping Motor
• 9-Blade Diaphragm
• Weight: 6.7 oz

Here is the current Meike lens lineup:

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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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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:

The upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S 1.4x lens is rumored to be priced around $8,000+

Nikon officially announced the development of a new Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S telephoto zoom lens with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter

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Lensbaby recently announced a new Petzval-inspired Twist 28mm f/3.5 full-frame manual-focus pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount with a classic swirling character for $190 (all Lensbaby lenses for Nikon Z-mount can be found here):

• Pre-orders: B&H Photo
• Petzval-inspired swirl
• Fixed f/3.5 aperture
• Lens design: 4 elements in 3 groups
• Antireflective multicoated lens element
• Weight: 140g
• Minimum focusing distance: 200mm (8 inches)
• Price: $190
• Additional information:

The Twist 28 draws on 19th-century Petzval optical design, which produces a sharp center of focus with a swirling blur effect in the outer portions of the frame. At 28mm, this optical characteristic applies across a wider field of view than prior Twist lenses, which photographers have used to create layered, motion-influenced images in tighter focal lengths.

Lensbaby also offers an additional bamboo case for the Twist 28 lens:

Sample photos taken with the Lensbaby Twist 28mm f/3.5 lens:

Via PhotoRumors

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Here are the latest Godox products (several Godox flashes for Nikon are currently on sale):

Godox MF-T76N macro twin flash for Nikon cameras.

Godox EazyFlow foldable softboxes.

Godox LED video flash light FL15Bi.

Godox ML40Bi Bi-Color Portable LED Light

Godox received Red Dot Design awards for the iT32, iT30Pro, X3Pro, and ML80Bi flashes.

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Viltrox announced a new Z1 Pro vintage/retro-inspired compact flash for Nikon cameras (the pro version of the existing Z1). Pre-orders are now open at:

• US: B&H Photo
• International: Viltrox Store
• Additional information and pictures:

Viltrox launches the Z1 Pro vintage/retro-inspired compact flash for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras

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→ The new Thypoch Ksana 35mm f/2 ASPH lens mounted on a Nikon Zf camera with M-Z lens adapter (additional information).

→ The new LLL 50mm f/1.9 Rigid-ZS6 lens (based on the Dallmeyer “Super Six” lens) mounted on a Nikon ZR camera with M-Z lens adapter (additional information).

→ Comparing the new Canon EOS R6V with the Nikon ZR.

→ Seven Nikon products received the 2026 iF Design Award:

• Nikon Z5II
• Nikon Z50II
• Nikon ZR
• Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
• Nikon Coolshot PROIII / Coolshot 50i GII
• Nikon Stabilized 10×25 S / Stabilized 12×25 S
• Nikon Imaging Cloud

→ Four Nikon products received the 2026 Red Dot Design Award:

• Nikon Z5II
• Nikon ZR
• Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
• Nikon Coolshot PROIII / Coolshot 50i GII

→ The Japanese company Etsumi released a gun red dot sight attachment for cameras (dot sight plate model E-2582) available for sale on Amazon Japan.

→ Nikon was selected for the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index for the 8th consecutive year.

→ Nikon unveiled new Z-series single-vision lenses.

→ Inside Z Cinema: Jeff Goodman and Takashi Aihara on Nikon + RED.

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DxO released new optics modules for the following Nikon Z-mount lenses:

• Laowa 180mm F4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO
• Nikon Z 70–200mm F2.8 VR S II
• Tamron 35–100mm F2.8 Di III VXD
• Zeiss Otus ML 35mm F1.4

The new DxO Modules can be found in:

• DxO PhotoLab versions 9.7, 8.15, 7.23
• DxO PureRAW versions 6.1, 5.9
• DxO FilmPack 8.5, 7.22
• DxO ViewPoint 5.12, 4.32
• DxO NikCollection 9

You can get 15% off DxO products with code RUMORS (for new customers only).

Via PhotoRumors

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Several camera bag companies have Memorial Day deals:

• WANDRD: 20%-40% off sitewide
• Gura Gear: 20% off every bag
• Peak Design: up to 50% off
• ThinkTank: 15% off DarkLight sale
• Camera bags on sale at B&H Photo (all B&H Memorial Day photography deals can be found here)

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Field Made released new customizable indicator labels for Nikon EN-EL25 batteries.

You can get 10% off your next FieldMade order with coupon code “Rumors10“:

• 10% off the entire order
• Minimum purchase of $20 CAD
• Cannot be combined with other discounts

Additional information:

MATERIALS: Outdoor-rated premium vinyl from the USA with permanent adhesive.

ORIGIN: Tax-Free for US Customers > Printed in Canada using premium US-made vinyl. As a USMCA-compliant product (Category C), all orders shipping to the USA are exempt from taxes and import duties.

SHIPPING DETAILS: No duties or tariffs for US customers. Free shipping on orders over:

• $60 CAD in Canada
• $60 USD in the USA
• 100$ CAD for Australia, Europe & Japan

USA: All orders ship duty-free. As our products are made in Canada with US materials, they are USMCA compliant, so you will not be charged any additional tariffs or customs fees. The price you see at checkout is your final price.

EU: Under 150€ (before taxes and shipping): VAT is charged at checkout. Customers are still responsible for paying any applicable duties upon arrival of the package. Over 150€ (before taxes and shipping): Taxes and duties must be paid when the package arrives.

More coverage of FieldMade indicator labels for Nikon lenses and cameras can be found here:

Field Made launched new Nikon Z stealth kits

Now available: FieldMade fully customizable vinyl indicator labels for any Nikon Z/F lens/camera

Field Made released new labels for Viltrox Z-mount lenses

Field Made customizable indicator labels for Nikon Z9 batteries

Field Made announced customizable labels for Nikon EN-EL15 batteries

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The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF APS-C fisheye zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced. The price is $399:

• US: B&H Photo
• Worldwide: Laowa online store

Additional information:

• APS-C Format | f/2.8 to f/22
• Fast Fisheye Zoom Lens
• 175-180° Angle of View
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 3.9″
• Manual Focus Design
• Circular and Rectangular Fisheye Effects

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The previously reported 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 full‑frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now released and available for order at the official online store (coming soon to B&H Photo). The price is $689.

Additional information:

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Nikon’s custom telescopes will equip all seven of Axelspace’s next-generation GRUS-3 Earth observation microsatellites, scheduled for launch in 2026 on the Transporter-17 rideshare mission.

Building on Nikon’s prior supply of telescopes for the original GRUS-1 satellites (launched 2018 and 2021), the new optics leverage the company’s Applied Optics and Precision Technologies expertise to create a compact telescope paired with Axelspace’s image sensor unit. The seven-satellite constellation will enable daily revisits over latitudes north of 25°, significantly boosting wide-area, high-frequency imaging capacity for AxelGlobe services in agriculture, disaster response, forestry, and infrastructure monitoring.

Nikon also has a close strategic partnership with Unistellar, which manufactures advanced, computer-connected smart telescopes.

Additional information:

Nikon’s telescopes to be installed on Axelspace’s next-generation Earth observation satellites GRUS-3

Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce that its telescopes will be installed on seven GRUS-3, the next generation Earth observation microsatellites developed by Axelspace Corporation (Axelspace), a pioneer of microsatellites that has been leading the space business.
These telescopes, when combined with Axelspace’s image sensor units, feature a compact structure while enabling acquisition of high resolution images with stable quality.
The GRUS-3 satellites equipped with Nikon’s telescopes are scheduled to be launched no earlier than July 2026.

About GRUS-3
GRUS-3 is an Earth observation microsatellite equipped with an optical sensor. They will contribute to the expansion of Axelspace’s satellite constellation for providing Earth observation data, enabling wide-area and high-frequency observation. Each microsatellite offers a spatial resolution (ground sampling distance) of 2.2 meters, with an effective swath of 28.3 km and a maximum capture length of 1,356 km. With seven satellites in operation, it will be possible to observe the same point on Earth once per day*.

*Possible for locations at latitudes north of 25 degrees.

About the Nikon telescopes to be installed
Telescopes are one of the core components that determine observation performance on Earth observation satellites. The telescopes to be installed on GRUS-3 are custom made using Nikon’s core Applied Optics and Precision Technologies and leveraging the company’s accumulated technology and know how in space telescope development. When combined with Axelspace’s image sensor units, they realize an effective swath of 28.3 km and 2.2 m spatial resolution from an altitude of 585 km.

Nikon has supplied custom telescopes to Axelspace since the first GRUS-1 satellite launched in December 2018 as well as in four additional satellite launched in March 2021, maintaining an ongoing partnership with the company. Nikon will continue to deepen this partnership and contribute to the field of Earth observation.

About Axelspace
Axelspace Corporation designs, manufactures, and operates microsatellites, and conducts business to promote a society where space is accessible to people around the world. Based on its cutting-edge expertise, the company offers AxelLiner, which provides satellite development and operation services to help customers realize their space missions, and AxelGlobe, which delivers Earth observation data through Axelspace’s proprietary optical satellite constellation.

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Nikon Japan announced a new price increase for the Z50 II camera and a few other products effective June 1, 2026. It is unclear whether the latest price increase will also affect the rest of the world. Here’s the list of impacted products:

• Nikon Z50II (body)
• NikonZ50II 16-50 VR Lens Kit
• NikonZ50II Double Zoom Kit
• Nikon Z50II 18-140 VR Lens Kit
• Nikon 8x20HG L DCF binoculars
• Nikon 10x25HG L DCF binoculars
• Nikon Pocket Type Loupe 12D/16D/20D 
• Nikon Tripod Adapter TRA-5

Source

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Nikon announced a reduction of compensation for directors and officers by up to 10%, depending on their positions, in order to “further advance the Company’s initiatives toward a recovery in business performance”:

“Nikon Corporation announces that, in light of its consolidated financial forecast and dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, it has decided to reduce the compensation of the Company’s directors and officers as set forth below, with the aim of further advancing the Company’s initiatives toward a recovery in business performance.”

The reduction applies to Directors (excluding External Directors and Directors who are Audit & Supervisory Committee Members) and Officers, effective for the period April 2026 through March 2027. It is being implemented in light of the company’s consolidated financial forecast and dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, to support broader efforts toward recovery in business performance:

Nikon FY2026 financial results: profits down, targets recovery in FY2027

Separately, Nikon issued notices regarding the distribution of treasury stock under its performance-based stock compensation program and proposed revisions to its stock compensation system. These changes aim to better align incentives with the company’s Medium-term Management Plan.

Related source:

• Reduction of compensation for directors and officers
• Notice regarding disposal of treasury stock as performance-based stock remuneration
• Notice regarding disposal of treasury stock as performance-based stock remuneration

Nikon Q&A on financial results for FY2026

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→ The new Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock at B&H Photo and Foto Erhardt (additional information).

→ Nextorage memory card special deals at B&H Photo.

 
→ Think Tank Photo released a new PhotoCross Sling V2 camera bag.

    
→ See the shortlisted artists for the Photo London x Nikon Emerging Photographer Award 2026.

→ Nikon announced the judging panel for the 52nd annual Small World Competition.

→ Botswana Safari 2026 with Creative Photo Academy.

→ Nikon ZR: Makiko Harris Between Worlds.

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Brightin Star announced a new and improved 10mm f/5.6II APS-C fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount. Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (coming soon to B&H Photo).

The key upgrades are:

• Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (coming soon to B&H Photo)
• Refined Exterior Design: Updated appearance with a uniquely designed aperture ring and added hyperfocal distance markings.
• Upgraded Optical Design: Minimum focusing distance improved from 0.2m to 0.12m, and the field of view expanded from 172° to 173°.
• Enhanced Coating Technology: IMC special coating effectively reduces flare and ghosting for clearer image quality.
• Introductory price: $65.99, regular price: $74.99 (introductory period: May 15 – May 25)
• Lens design, MTF chart, and additional information:

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All new lenses that were on display at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show in Beijing can be found here – most of them will be available for Nikon Z-mount (very long post to republish here):

All new lenses from the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show (update #3)

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