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Message: <blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 225044" data-attributes="member: 13196">It's my understanding that Nikon's profits are lower because of the D600's problems. If they do run a separate lens sale again, I wouldn't be surprised if the savings are a lot less. In any case, the 85mm f/1.8 is a terrific lens. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />Back @ November-December 2011, someone either on Amazon's Gold Box Forum or in a review said to keep watch of Nikon lenses through Amazon around Christmas because they sometimes run really good deals. I did and was able to get a 55-200mm f/4-5.6 for $149 new (I bought it for my D90 at the time). I'm not sure whether that was an exclusive offer through Amazon, but I'm pretty sure same lens was higher elsewhere. This lens and the 85mm lens were the only two times I remember seeing Nikon lenses discounted without requiring a camera purchase. Hmm...maybe I will set up a watch on camelcamelcamel.com for Nikon's 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G lens via Amazon and see if it shows up for a discounted price before Christmas. With Amazon, you just never know because some things drop in price for just a few hours even though they aren't part of a Lightning Deal....<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></blockquote>

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