Nikon products lifespan according to NPS

By [NR] admin | Published: April 7, 2011

Nikon NPS in the Czech Republic has an interesting and detailed list of photo equipment that can be registered with NPS (Nikon Professional Services). More interesting is the date listed next to each product, after which the product can no longer be registered with NPS. The speculation is that with a little bit of imagination, you could use this list to get an idea of what will be replaced when. Some products are already close to their "end-of-NPS-life-status": AF-S DX 12-24/4G, AF 14 f/2.8D, TC-14E ​​II. Here is the full list:

Digital cameras:

  • D3S - November 2014
  • D3X - December 2013
  • D3 - September 2013
  • D2X - February 2010
  • D2Xs - June 2011
  • D700 - July 2013
  • D300 - November 2012
  • D300S - August 2014

Super telephoto lenses:

  • AF-S VR II 200/2G - October 2020
  • AF-S VR 200/2G - July 2014
  • AF-S 300/4D - October 2010
  • AF-S VR II 300 / 2,8 G-January 2020
  • AF-S VR 300 / 2,8 G - December 2014
  • AF-S 300 / 2,8 D II - March 2011
  • AF-S VR 400 / 2,8 G - November 2017
  • AF-S 400 / 2,8 D II - August 2011
  • AF-S VR 500/4G - January 2018
  • 500/4D AF-S II - August 2011
  • AF-S VR 600/4G - January 2018
  • 600/4D AF-S II - August 2011

Pro Zoom lenses:

  • AF-S DX 10-24/3 ,5-4, 5G - May 2017
  • AF-S DX 12-24/4G - April 2011
  • AF-S 14-24/2, 8G - November 2017
  • AF-S VR 16-35/4G - February 2020
  • AF-S 17-35/2, 8D - November 2011
  • AF-S DX 17-55/2, 8G - March 2012
  • AF-S 24-70/2, 8G - November 2017
  • AF-S VR 24-120/4G - September 2020
  • AF-S 28-70/2, 8D - March 2010
  • AF-S VR 70-200/2, 8G II - November 2019
  • AF-S VR 70-200/2, 8G - March 2013
  • AF-S VR II 200-400/4G - May 2020
  • AF-S VR 200-400/4G - February 2014

AI-S lenses:

  • AF DX 10,5 / 2,8 G Fish Eye - October 2011
  • AF 14 f/2.8D - July 2010
  • AF 16 f/2.8D Fish Eye - January 2012
  • 20 / 2.8 - January 2011
  • AF-S 24 / 1,4 G - March 2020
  • 28 / 2.8 - January 2011
  • AF-S 35 / 1,4 G - November 2020
  • 35 / 1,4 - January 2012
  • AF-S 50 / 1,4 G - December 2018
  • AF-S 85 / 1,4 g - September 2020
  • AF 85 / 1,4 D - January 2012
  • AF DC 105/2D - January 2012
  • AF DC 135/2D - January 2012
  • AF 180 / 2, D - January 2012

Special lenses:

  • PC-E 24 / 3,5 D - February 2018
  • PC-E 45 / 2,8 - July 2018
  • AF-S Micro 60 / 2,8 G - March 2018
  • PC-E 85 / 2,8 D - August 2018
  • AF-S VR Micro 105 / 2,8 G - April 2016
  • Micro 105 / 2,8 - January 2011
  • AF Micro 200/4D - January 2012

Teleconverters:

  • TC-14E ​​II - July 2011
  • TC-17E II - June 2014
  • TC-20EII - July 2011
  • TC-20EIII - January 2020

Flash units:

  • SB-900 - July 2012
  • SB-800 - October 2011
  • SB-R1C1 - December 2013
  • SB-R1 - December 2013
  • SB-R200 - December 2013
  • SU-800 - December 2013

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139 Comments

  1. Bob Cooley
    Posted April 8, 2011 at 11:50 am | Permalink

    Some (anecdotal) clarification:

    Based on talks I’ve had with different folks at NPS, I think this list has more to do with what will qualify for Priority (overnight) Repair.

    While a 80-200MM F/2.8D ED-IF is definitely a pro lens, its a little older and they may not be producing as many repair parts for it. They CAN still repair it, but they may not have the parts ready for an overnight repair. Hence not on the list.

    You CAN sign up at the NPS site with pro equipment not in the pre-populated list, its just a little tricky to figure out…

    This list has NOTHING to do with release dates for future products.

    • Cold Hands Luke
      Posted April 8, 2011 at 12:01 pm | Permalink

      Thanks Bob, that makes a lot more sense than “you can’t register this at all”, especially given some of the listed dates.

  2. Nate
    Posted April 8, 2011 at 12:20 pm | Permalink

    The 20 2.8 is no over due but no direct replacement has been named. Not sure what to conclude there, as a few of the zooms more than replace it.

    The 50 1.2 is no where on this list at all. That thing is more than ready to get replaced.

  3. photoartbymark
    Posted April 8, 2011 at 5:54 pm | Permalink

    if you need any translation czech to english let me know

  4. wilco
    Posted April 8, 2011 at 9:57 pm | Permalink

    It looks like 10 years for most lens from the production date. Example 70-200mm VRII is at 2020 which released at 2010.

  5. jetelinho
    Posted April 9, 2011 at 6:03 am | Permalink

    I MISS A NEW 85mm f/1,8 – COME ON!