PMA 2003: Nikon AF-S VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IE-ED

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Originally posted by mysteriousjimmy
Here are the Australian prices (recommended) and release dates for all the lenses and F75 Camera, these are taken from the press releases from Mawell Optical Industries (Australian Nikon Distributor)

All the press releases can be found here

All prices in Australian $

Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED
The black version VR 70-200mm lens will be available in Australia in March 2003 with a recommended
retail price of $3,899. The light grey version will be available at a later date.

Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
The new 24 -120mm lens is scheduled for Australian release in June 2003. Recommended
retail price will be $1499.

DX 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
The new DX 12-24mm lens is scheduled for Australian release in May 2003. Recommended
retail price will $2499.

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IF-ED
The new AF 28-200mm lens is scheduled for Australian release in June 2003. Recommended
retail price will be $999.

Nikon F75 35mm SLR camera
The Nikon F75 will be available in Australia from late March 2003 in both standard and QD
versions (F75D), and in black or silver finishes. Recommended retail (for a kit including F75
body with an AF 28-100mmf/3.5-5.6G lens) is expected to be $949. Other kit prices (including
QD bodies and other lens options) will be advised shortly.

Judging from the prices... It seems that the 24-120 VR AFS lens won't be a 'consumer' lens.

But hey, the prices in Aussie are a tad high....
I suppose maybe we can see lower prices in Singapore then?