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January 11, 2006
Nikon Reduces 35mm and Film Product Line
In a press release, Nikon has announced a manufacturing stop on all large format and enlarging lenses. This will also apply to the majority of film camera bodies, interchangable manual focus lenses and accessories. Products that will continue to be produced are the F6 and FM10 cameras and the following manual focus lenses:
Nikkor 20mm f/2.8
Nikkor 24mm f/2.8
Nikkor 28mm f/2.8
Nikkor 35mm f/1.4
Nikkor 50mm f/1.2
Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8
Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8
PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D
Posted by covey22 at January 11, 2006 7:51 PM
Comments
What about the Nikon FM3A?? Personally, I'd be happier to see the FM10 go, than the more highly performing FM3A! They should keep the F6 and FM3A!
Posted by: Rychan at January 12, 2006 12:15 PM
The logic behind the camera body selection is two-fold: the F6 shares enough components with the D2 series camera that Nikon does not have to maintain a dedicated parts line. Nikon has spent the last several years consolidating their manufacturing facilities and streamlining parts, so this is an expected development. The FM10 is a volume seller - this is the camera that most beginner photographers tended to purchase due to simplicity and cost. Nikon doesn't produce this camera - third-party maker Cosina does, so it doesn't impact their manufacturing strategy. The FM3A, while a highly capable camera, doesn't sell enough volume to justify keeping a parts line open.
Posted by: Armando@Nikonians at January 12, 2006 3:09 PM
