Nikon 35mm f/1.4G AF-S FX SWM Nikkor Lens
I'm a wedding photographer who shoots in dark conditions often. This lens performs great in these conditions. I use this lens on a D3 body and the AF is good. It doesn't seem to be as fast at my zooms (24-70 2.8 or 70-200 2.8) but it's still pretty accurate when focusing in low light. The image quality is AMAZING. Certainly an upgrade from the older 35 f/2 version . Images has more contrast & are sharper. I also own the 24 1.4 G and I would say that the IQ on the 35 is about the same. Over all, I'm very impressed and satisfied with this 35

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From what I have read from the article on the home page, it sounds like more of an issue with UK laws than it does with Amazon or Nikon. I realize, that regardless of who's to blame, I would be extremely frustrated with the situation as well.

FrankieB said:
Never mind, I just the read the article on the home page about the problem with Amazon UK. It sounds like a legal, or policy issue. That sucks. Maybe it's time to take a holiday in the US, and bring an empty suitcase! Sorry to hear about your misfortune with the cancel orders, I know I would be extremely upset.

I'm waiting on a, polite :-), email to Amazon UK so we'll see what happens. I'm starting to like the look of the 5D MkII though ;) MkIII just a bit too much but the II would double my current D200 resolution and give me decent video. After waiting so long for Nikon to come up with anything approaching a worthy D200 upgrade this is just gut wrenching I must say. I've tried hard to avoid all the complaining and moaning that's been going on as I was happy to wait in line and understand the problems Nikon must be having after the year they've had, but this just takes the biscuit!

Never mind, I just the read the article on the home page about the problem with Amazon UK. It sounds like a legal, or policy issue. That sucks. Maybe it's time to take a holiday in the US, and bring an empty suitcase! Sorry to hear about your misfortune with the cancel orders, I know I would be extremely upset.

Have you called customer service to see what the case may be with "they won't be able to source this item"? Amazon has very good customer support and it's easy to get a real person on the phone or by email to find out what the case may be, instead of vague email. I realize CS may not be helpful. but it might be worth the effort. I would complain nicely and ask to be put in line where you were when they canceled your order. Good Luck

Yep, I got one of those this morning too.
I read this as meaning that Nikon cannot supply Amazon.
So does this mean that Nikon have discontinued the D800? I doubt that. Perhaps Nikon is refusing to supply Amazon? That would seem odd. Or has Amazon finally figured out a way around all the £2399 and £2099 pre-orders? Hmm...

I wouldn't mind, but I, stupidly, cancelled my other pre-orders thinking I'll sit and wait it out with a large reliable source. I wasn't in a hurry so a couple of months or three would be ok. Now, I need to go to the back of the queue with someone else. No thank you.

Actually, I think Amazon and Nikon may have done me a favour as for the price of the D800 and 105mm VR (which I'm also waiting for and don't seem any nearer getting) I can get a Canon 5D MKII with a 24-70 and an adapter for my existing Nikon lenses to see me through until I replace them. If this is the way that they want to behave toward their loyal customers then I see no point in staying loyal anymore.

Email response from Amazon UK to a complaint:

Hello,

Regarding your order#203-5127769-xxxxxxx for "Nikon D800 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)",

I've checked your account and found that you may have already received an e-mail from us regarding this item. When we contacted the supplier for an update they informed us that they won't be able to source this item.

We had planned on receiving this item from our supplier. I apologise sincerely for any inconvenience caused.

As we can't supply this item, it has been cancelled from your order and you have not been charged for it. Cancelled orders no longer appear in your order history.

We rely on the suppliers for up-to-date information regarding the availability of this item and unfortunately, that's all we have to go by.

If you would still like this item it might be available from a third party seller on Amazon.co.uk Marketplace. An item being offered for sale by third-party sellers will be indicated by a blue box marked "More Buying Choices" on the product's information page.

Amazon.co.uk doesn’t price-match with other retailers (including third-party sellers who sell their items on our website). We do, however, consistently work towards maintaining competitive prices on everything we sell on our website.

Please note that in some cases our website offers lower prices via the used and new offerings available from Amazon.co.uk Marketplace sellers. For more information, please read our Marketplace Help section:

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In addition to a wide selection of items, one of our aims at Amazon.co.uk is to provide a convenient and efficient service; in this case, we have not met that standard. Please accept our sincere apologies.

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Amazon UK appear to have cancelled all D800 orders. Emails have been received this morning stating:

Hello,

We regret to inform you that we have been unable to source the following item:

  "Nikon D800 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)"
 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00763MHB4

Our supplier has informed us that this item is no longer available.  This item has now been cancelled from your order #203-5127769-xxxxxxxx and we can confirm that you have not been charged for it.

We apologise for the length of time it has taken us to reach this conclusion.  Until recently, we had still hoped to obtain this item for you.

You may visit the product detail page(s) above to see if these item(s) are available from other sellers. To view the current status and the costs associated with your order, please visit Your Account (http://www.amazon.co.uk/your-account).

Warmest regards,
Customer Service Department

Happened to me also, which is why when it popped up on J&R on the 1st Jan, I jumped on it. Just cancelled my Amazon order right afterward which they had goofed and canceled after being on the list for several months. Hope it comes this week! See my new thread about this (snagged 35mm).

not cool david... you made me have a mini panic attack haha! especially after i checked and my order is still unchanged! haha

It was a joke Tran to see who would comment on it first . . . I guess you are checking updates as often as me? No dice, still Nov 15-30 in my Amazon account. Maybe they should at least change it to Nov 22-30, but I guess it will be December 15ish

ahhhhh!!!! lucky you!!! CONGRATS!!

"Shipping Soon" Your order is being prepared for shipment and cannot be changed at this time

warprints said:
I don't recall the details of the federal statute, but fairly recently a federal law was enacted that requires retailers to cancel orders or get permission from the buyer to extend the ship date if a product cannot be shipped within 30 days of ordering. No co-incidence that the poster's order was cancelled 30 days after the order was placed.

those of us who preordered early enough got an email about a month ago asking if we still wanted the item.... I replied saying that I did still want it. The coincidence is that because i ordered so early on, I get shafted to the end of the line.

I don't understand the point of that email confirming my interest if they just up and cancel my order after my estimated delivery date is passed.

I don't recall the details of the federal statute, but fairly recently a federal law was enacted that requires retailers to cancel orders or get permission from the buyer to extend the ship date if a product cannot be shipped within 30 days of ordering. No co-incidence that the poster's order was cancelled 30 days after the order was placed.

JLS78 said:
In Europe the 35mm f/1.4G AF-S FX Nikkor is not available yet. Was supposed to be available in November!!!
I got my 85mm f/1.4G AF-S FX Nikkor without any delay at the dealership in Paris (France).

Oh thanks JLS78, rub it in! :-)

In Europe the 35mm f/1.4G AF-S FX Nikkor is not available yet. Was supposed to be available in November!!!
I got my 85mm f/1.4G AF-S FX Nikkor without any delay at the dealership in Paris (France).

SkintBrit said:
I'm having no luck trying to locate an 85 1.4G. I can't help but think Nikon doesn't manage it's product launches very well, I mean can you imaging Apple launching it's iPad, and then no one being able to buy one?!

in 3 days... my order will be 2 months long. Im worried about even getting it by new years

well at least this thread made the blog so hopefully it draws some more attention to amazons early preorder canceling spree...

I had the exact same thing happen to me with the 35mm. I ordered on Sept 14th, anxiously awaited November 14th and then got zapped! I called and spoke to Amazon twice, with little effect. I asked just to be kept on the list in priority order, but no go.
Then yesterday, I saw that they listed it again and I reordered it now with a Dec/Jan delivery. I had also ordered two SB700 and the exact same thing happened to those orders.
I think that NR should take some action on our behalf since they seem to work closely with Amazon. Kind of outrageous if you ask me.

I'm having no luck trying to locate an 85 1.4G. I can't help but think Nikon doesn't manage it's product launches very well, I mean can you imaging Apple launching it's iPad, and then no one being able to buy one?!

An NPS contact of mine posted his original estimate of 11/15 is now 12/15.

My order is still listed:
Delivery estimate: November 15, 2010 - November 30, 2010

yeah, the ordering ablility keeps changing on the page.... As soon as i got off work yesterday i resubmitted another order and off the bat it said my estimated delivery was december 15-january 3rd.

Ouch that is painful. My order is still active with no change in status, Delivery estimate is November 15-30. Anyone get a shipping or something different?

The status on the lens is now:
Temporarily out of stock.
Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your account will only be charged when we ship the item.

They did send me that email. They sent it about a month ago. After responding to it... "still want it" etc... they then sent me the estimated delivery date of november 14th.

I ordered it september 14th, as soon as i saw it posted on NR.

Believe me, I did not do anything to get my order canceled intentionally.

This is the email I got today:

"Hello,

Due to a lack of availability from our suppliers, we will not be able to obtain the following item(s) from your order:

"Nikon 35mm f/1.4G AF-S FX SWM Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras"
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042X9LB0

We've cancelled the item(s) and apologize for the inconvenience. We must also apologize for the length of time it has taken us to reach this conclusion. Until recently, we had still hoped to obtain these item(s) for you.

Please visit the product detail pages above to see if these items are available from other sellers.

If you took advantage of a promotional offer when placing this order, this cancellation may affect your order's eligibility for that offer. If this is the case, please contact customer service:

http://www.amazon.com/contact-us

If we determine that you should still receive the offer, we'll reimburse you for the value of the promotional discount. (This will not apply if all items in the order were cancelled.)

If appropriate, your gift-certificate account will be credited.

Your order is now closed."