German lenses are about to get more expensive in the USA

**UncleVanya** · 10-18-2019, 01:13 PM

German Camera Lenses May Be 25%+ More Expensive After Friday

Please steer any discussion away from the political aspects. How many of us buy German made lenses that are affected? I think all my lenses are Japanese.

Last edited by UncleVanya; 10-18-2019 at 02:25 PM.

**aslyfox** · 10-18-2019, 01:24 PM

ouch

stevebrot · 10-18-2019, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

German Camera Lenses May Be 25%+ More Expensive After Friday

Please steer any discussion away from the political aspects. How many of us buy German made lenses that are affected? I think all my lenses are Japanese.

Hmmm...German lenses...

...(thinking, thinking, thinking)...

Made in Germany Schneider?
Made in Germany Zeiss?
Made in Germany Leitz?
Rodenstock?
Made in Germany Hartblei?

I think I am pretty well taken care of in terms of the products from any of those companies with no intention to purchase new in the next decade or so.

Steve

**Madaboutpix** · 10-18-2019, 01:36 PM - **1 Like**

If I interpret "access." rightly to mean accessories, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a 25 % price hike on B + W filters, which seem to be fairly well-received in the US, too?

Last edited by Madaboutpix; 10-18-2019 at 01:44 PM. Reason: Politics

**aslyfox** · 10-18-2019, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by Madaboutpix

If I interpret "access." rightly to mean accessories, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a 25 % price hike on B + W filters, which seem to be well-received in the US, too?

pschlute · 10-18-2019, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

German lenses are about to get more expensive

Not in Germany they are not !!

**kiwi_jono** · 10-18-2019, 01:48 PM

Its worth noting that this affects those living in the USA only - for readers outside of the USA.

**Madaboutpix** · 10-18-2019, 01:51 PM

Heliopan (filters, long-time competitors of B + W), Rollei accessories, Meyer Görlitz lenses, ...

btnapa · 10-18-2019, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

How many of us buy German made lenses that are affected?

How about Japanese (via China) lenses AND cameras AND all the other photography related goodies.

stevebrot · 10-18-2019, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by Madaboutpix

If I interpret "access." rightly to mean accessories, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a 25 % price hike on B + W filters, which seem to be fairly well-received in the US, too?

We will see how the distributors manage this. There was plenty of advance warning and the buzz is that many distributors have been stockpiling to buffer the impact.

Originally posted by kiwi_jono

Its worth noting that this affects those living in the USA only - for readers outside of the USA.

It affects anyone buying from a dealer that gets their stock from a U.S. importer. As a result, Canadians may also be paying higher prices depending on who they buy from. Edit: The official distributor for B+W in Canada is Red Raven Marketing in Ontario.

Steve

**UncleVanya** · 10-18-2019, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by btnapa

How about Japanese (via China) lenses AND cameras AND all the other photography related goodies.

? The article only is about the EU tariffs if there are tarrifs going in on Chinese and Japanese products for photography it would probably be useful to start a thread about that.

---------- Post added 10-18-19 at 05:25 PM ----------

Originally posted by kiwi_jono

Its worth noting that this affects those living in the USA only - for readers outside of the USA.

Fixed the title to reflect this. Thanks.

---------- Post added 10-18-19 at 05:25 PM ----------

Originally posted by pschlute

Not in Germany they are not !!

Lol. True.

2B1 · 10-18-2019, 03:01 PM

Are these taxes imposed on EU sourced products and not Germany specifically, as Scots Whisky. has also been penalised.
My understanding is that German made lens sold within the EU , are exempt from this increase.

Although post Brexit , this situation may change....Brexit= the UK is leaving the EU, and taxation may change.

Regards.

**aslyfox** · 10-18-2019, 03:08 PM

No , No, No

Quote:

A 25% tariff on single malt Scotch whisky exports to the United States is being introduced on Friday

.

What impact will US tariffs have on Scotch whisky? - BBC News

please tell me I am having a nightmare

reh321 · 10-18-2019, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

? The article only is about the EU tariffs if there are tariffs going in on Chinese and Japanese products for photography it would probably be useful to start a thread about that.

The problem with Chinese-made memory and batteries is that they often are just assembled in China - the 'guts' is often made in Japan; I haven't been able to get a clear answer on how they would be taxed .... I don't purchase other Chinese-made photo products.

**UncleVanya** · 10-18-2019, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by 2B1

Are these taxes imposed on EU sourced products and not Germany specifically, as Scots Whisky. has also been penalised.
My understanding is that German made lens sold within the EU , are exempt from this increase.

Although post Brexit , this situation may change....Brexit= the UK is leaving the EU, and taxation may change.

Regards.

It applies to imported to USA lenses from EU countries of origin. Other products are affected but that isn't the focus of the article.

10-18-2019, 01:13 PM	#1
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	German lenses are about to get more expensive in the USA German Camera Lenses May Be 25%+ More Expensive After Friday Please steer any discussion away from the political aspects. How many of us buy German made lenses that are affected? I think all my lenses are Japanese. Last edited by UncleVanya; 10-18-2019 at 02:25 PM.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Madaboutpix If I interpret "access." rightly to mean accessories, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a 25 % price hike on B + W filters, which seem to be fairly well-received in the US, too? We will see how the distributors manage this. There was plenty of advance warning and the buzz is that many distributors have been stockpiling to buffer the impact. Originally posted by kiwi_jono Its worth noting that this affects those living in the USA only - for readers outside of the USA. It affects anyone buying from a dealer that gets their stock from a U.S. importer. As a result, Canadians may also be paying higher prices depending on who they buy from. Edit: The official distributor for B+W in Canada is Red Raven Marketing in Ontario. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 10-18-2019 at 02:05 PM.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by UncleVanya German Camera Lenses May Be 25%+ More Expensive After Friday Please steer any discussion away from the political aspects. How many of us buy German made lenses that are affected? I think all my lenses are Japanese. Hmmm...German lenses... ...(thinking, thinking, thinking)... Made in Germany Schneider? Made in Germany Zeiss? Made in Germany Leitz? Rodenstock? Made in Germany Hartblei? I think I am pretty well taken care of in terms of the products from any of those companies with no intention to purchase new in the next decade or so. Steve

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Madaboutpix Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Rhine-Westphalia Posts: 1,440	If I interpret "access." rightly to mean accessories, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a 25 % price hike on B + W filters, which seem to be fairly well-received in the US, too? Last edited by Madaboutpix; 10-18-2019 at 01:44 PM. Reason: Politics

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Madaboutpix If I interpret "access." rightly to mean accessories, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a 25 % price hike on B + W filters, which seem to be well-received in the US, too?

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pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,202	Originally posted by UncleVanya German lenses are about to get more expensive Not in Germany they are not !!

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kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Its worth noting that this affects those living in the USA only - for readers outside of the USA.

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Madaboutpix Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Rhine-Westphalia Posts: 1,440	Heliopan (filters, long-time competitors of B + W), Rollei accessories, Meyer Görlitz lenses, ...

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btnapa Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,616	Originally posted by UncleVanya How many of us buy German made lenses that are affected? How about Japanese (via China) lenses AND cameras AND all the other photography related goodies.

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404 Original Poster	Originally posted by btnapa How about Japanese (via China) lenses AND cameras AND all the other photography related goodies. ? The article only is about the EU tariffs if there are tarrifs going in on Chinese and Japanese products for photography it would probably be useful to start a thread about that. ---------- Post added 10-18-19 at 05:25 PM ---------- Originally posted by kiwi_jono Its worth noting that this affects those living in the USA only - for readers outside of the USA. Fixed the title to reflect this. Thanks. ---------- Post added 10-18-19 at 05:25 PM ---------- Originally posted by pschlute Not in Germany they are not !! Lol. True.

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2B1 Forum Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 72	Are these taxes imposed on EU sourced products and not Germany specifically, as Scots Whisky. has also been penalised. My understanding is that German made lens sold within the EU , are exempt from this increase. Although post Brexit , this situation may change....Brexit= the UK is leaving the EU, and taxation may change. Regards.

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	No , No, No Quote: A 25% tariff on single malt Scotch whisky exports to the United States is being introduced on Friday . What impact will US tariffs have on Scotch whisky? - BBC News please tell me I am having a nightmare

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reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by UncleVanya ? The article only is about the EU tariffs if there are tariffs going in on Chinese and Japanese products for photography it would probably be useful to start a thread about that. The problem with Chinese-made memory and batteries is that they often are just assembled in China - the 'guts' is often made in Japan; I haven't been able to get a clear answer on how they would be taxed .... I don't purchase other Chinese-made photo products.

10-18-2019, 05:02 PM	#15
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404 Original Poster	Originally posted by 2B1 Are these taxes imposed on EU sourced products and not Germany specifically, as Scots Whisky. has also been penalised. My understanding is that German made lens sold within the EU , are exempt from this increase. Although post Brexit , this situation may change....Brexit= the UK is leaving the EU, and taxation may change. Regards. It applies to imported to USA lenses from EU countries of origin. Other products are affected but that isn't the focus of the article.