Nikon DX cameras and lenses are slowly disappearing

• 3 years ago
• Categories: Nikon D3500, Nikon D5600, Nikon D7500
• Tags: Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G, Nikon discontinued Nikkor F-mount DSLR lenses, to be discontinued...

Many Nikon DX DSLR cameras and lenses are out of stock in the US:

• Most Nikon D3500 camera combinations are out of stock at Adorama and B&H
• The same is the situation with the  Nikon D5600: Adorama | B&H
• Even the D7500 is not available in many configurations: Adorama | B&H
• The Nikon D500 has been out of stock for months: Adorama | B&H

A Japanese website reported that the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is already listed as discontinued on the official Nikon website – this was the main kit lens for the D3500 and D5600:

The AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens was announced on September 16, 2016:

With the latest developments (closing factories, reducing expenses, laying off staff, etc.) I personally don’t think Nikon will ever again produce the entry-level DX DSLR cameras. I still expect a new DX mirrorless Z camera to be announced soon and this will probably be the last nail in the DX DSLR coffin.