Sony price increase

[MVDH]

I noticed that Sony Netherlands and local camera stores have recently increased prices of almost all of the Sony e-mount lenses with at least 10%.

I purchased the FE 70-200 F4 in May for Euro 1499,= while it now sells for Euro 1700,=

Zeiss 24mm was normally around Euro 900,=, it now sells for Euro 1100,=

Zeiss 16-70 was normally Euro 999,=, it now sells for Euro 1100,=

SEL1018 was normally around Euro 750,= it now sells for Euro 900,=

FE 16-35 was normally Euro 1349,= it now sells for Euro 1499,=

Sony 70-400 f/4.0-5.6 G SSM II was normally Euro1989,= it now sells for Euro 2500,=

Also A6000 and A6300 seems to be slightly increased in price.

Anyone knows the reason for this price increase? Is this the same in rest of Europe?

Anyone knows if the same has happened with Canon/Nikon lenses?

 

[Htbaa]

It was announced and it's because of the value of the Yen.

 

[OpticsEngineer]

"Anyone knows if the same has happened with Canon/Nikon lenses?"

Yes, Canon and Nikon lens prices already went up earlier this summer.

If you do a web search on "Canon lens price increases" (or Nikon...) you will find a variety of announcements along those lines.