Nikon long lens prices

[markyboy.1967]

Looking at Camera Price Buster it seems a couple of Nikon long lenses have come down in price quite a bit whilst others are pretty stable. For in stance the Nikon 500 and 600 VR lenses havent moved much while the Nikon 200-400 VR II has come down quite a bit lately. Are th others likely to decrease before the dreaded VAT in Jan puts tem back to an all time high again or an we expect price to continue to drop for the more expensive type lenses.

 

[StewartR]

... the Nikon 200-400 VR II has come down quite a bit lately.

Only because it's new. The Mk I version of this lens has been about £4400 for ages. The Mk II version was launched at £6000+, but all the must-have-at-any-price early-adopters have piled in now and it's finally starting to come down towards the price of the Mk I. There's very little difference between the two lenses so I'd expect this one to be heading for around £4500.

 

[desantnik]

I suggest you read Thom's website if you are needing/wanting a long lens:

http://www.bythom.com/lensweek.htm

Never a truer word uttered!

 

[markyboy.1967]

I have used and owned a long lens up until a few months ago ( Nion 500 f4 AFS ) and will defo be buying another 500mm lens in the next fw months again.