Nikon issued an official notice that the NIKKOR AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens will be in short supply because of the latest rebates that offer up to $200 off on selected lenses. Similar lens cashback program was also introduced in Japan as well.
The lens in question (Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E lens) is currently in stock in the US for $2,196.95 after a $200 rebate:
Here is the full text of Nikon’s notice (Google translated):
Notice concerning delivery of “AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 E ED VR”
November 06, 2017 Product Info
Thank you very much for your continued patronage of Nikon products.
AF – S NIKKOR 24 – 70 mm f / 2.8 E ED which starts from November 10 which is the object of “5th Nikkor Lens Photo Tour Invitation! Campaign” and “Nikkor Lens Cashback! Campaign” VR “, as we receive so many orders at the moment, some customers may get time to deliver the products. If we can not deliver this product within the campaign period, we will inform you again from our company.
We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused by the customers waiting for products, and to our business partners.
We will do our utmost to make it possible to deliver it as soon as possible so we appreciate your understanding.
