New Nikon prices in France

By [NR] admin | Published: January 13, 2009

I have no price reference for France, but I think they are going up as well – this is the new Nikon France price list for February 2009.

Update: for comparison purposes here is the price list for September 2008.

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BAD NEWS: Nikon US to raise prices

By [NR] admin | Published: January 13, 2009

Update: Just got a similar report from a second source! Get your lenses today from Adorama, Amazon, B&H, Calumet or Ritz while you still can (use those links if you want to support NR – same price to you). I am suspecting that many products will be out or stock until the new prices kick in.

Nikon US will raise prices on February 1st, 2009!

This should not be a surprise after prices went up is several countries across the world.

Camera bodies and kit prices (D40, D60, D300, D700) are staying the same. All lenses are going up.

Here are some examples (the prices on each row are as follow: MSRP/Dealer Cost/MAP):

AF-S VR NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED

Old: $6,020.00 $4,214.95 $4,699.95

New: $6,599.95 $4,949.96 $5,499.95

AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

Old: $10,685.00 $7,479.96 $8,799.95

New $11,460.00 $8,594.96 $9,549.95

AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR

Old: $9,590.00 $6,714.96 $7,899.95

New: $10,296.00 $7,721.96 $8,579.95

AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR

Old:$11,535.00 $8,074.96 $9,499.95

New: $12,360.00 $9,269.96 $10,299.95

AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Old: $2,185.00 $1,529.96 $1,799.95

New: $2,400.00 $1,799.96 $1,999.95

AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

Old: $2,135.00 $1,494.95 (not sure what’s what here)

New: $2,346.00 $1,759.46 $1,954.95

AF Zoom-NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED

Old: $715.00 $499.95 (not sure what’s what here)

New: $804.00 $602.96 $669.95

AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Old: $2,065.00 $1,444.96 $1,699.95

New: $2,268.00 $1,700.96 $1,889.95

AF Zoom-NIKKOR 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Old: $795.00 $554.95 (not sure what’s what here)

New: $894.00 $670.46 $744.95

AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

Old: $730.00 $509.95 $599.95

New: $804.00 $602.96 $669.95

AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED

Old: $2,310.00 $1,614.95 $1,799.95

New: $2,538.00 $1,903.46 $2,114.95

AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

New: $669.00 $469.95 $549.95

Old: $708.00 $530.96 $589.95

AF Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Old: $189.00 $134.95 (not sure what’s what here)

New: $208.00 $155.66 $172.95

I hate to cause any panic, but I have a reason to believe that this information is accurate. I am sure we will have several other sources confirming this very soon.

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The check box (D400)

By [NR] admin | Published: January 13, 2009

Nikon D400 is now listed as a check box in the members update section at Sportsshooter (you have to be a member to see this page):

If you have followed our coverage on previous releases, you will notice that we are starting to see the same pattern – magazine leaks, specs, etc. Could we see the Nikon D400 even before PMA? Stay tuned to find out.

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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM price revealed

By [NR] admin | Published: January 13, 2009

Sigma announced the suggested retail price of the new Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM lens: USD 899.00 (£799.99 in the UK). This lens was announced at Photokina last year and is now available for pre-order (estimated shipment within 1 to 2 months):

Amazon

Adorama

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Yep, Nikon prices did go up in the UK today. Is Norway next?

By [NR] admin | Published: January 12, 2009

As previously reported, Nikon UK raised their prices today. The new price list can be found here. Some examples submitted by a reader:

  • The D300 has come down by £20 and the D700 has gone up by £100 (5%)
  • The D3x has gone up by £500 (9%), the D3 up by £200 (6%)
  • The D60 up by £30 (8%) and the D90 up by £70 (10%)

I also got an unconfirmed report that Interfoto in Norway will increase their prices on January 15th.

Nikon prices in Indonesia are up by 20% since last October (also unconfirmed).

Any other Nikon price increase reports from around the world?

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Nikon D400 in a Russian magazine

By [NR] admin | Published: January 12, 2009

Nikon D400 article in a Russian magazine. Can someone translate the text please? Thanks!

Click on image for hi-res.

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Is the US next for a price increase?

By [NR] admin | Published: January 11, 2009

Update: I just updated the price watch section and I noticed a slight price increase across the line compared to the last update two weeks ago. This could be just a post-holidays adjustment.

Nikon price increase is already a fact in Canada, UK and Australia. Is the US next?

I do not have any information for now, this is just a pure speculation and an analysis based on the currency exchange rates from the past 12 months:

CAD vs JPY

CAD vs JPY

107 -> 75 = aprox. -30%

GBP vs JPY

GBP vs JPY

212 -> 138 = aprox. -35%

AUSD vs JPY

AUD vs JPY

100 -> 60 = aprox. -40%

The above three countries already got a price increase. Here is the USD vs JPY graph:

USD vs JPY

110 -> 90 = aprox. -20%

Do you see the pattern here? The percentage drop in the US is not so big compared to other countries, but it is still significant. Is the US next for a price hike if the USD falls to -30% vs the JPY? Is 30% drop the threshold? Is there a reason why Nikon should NOT raise prices in the US? What do you guys think?

Currency graphs source: DCErates.com

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