Leica is rumored to increase US prices on November 1st by 25%. I was told that the first price increase will impact only Leica lenses. A second price increase is expected on December 1st for compact Leica cameras. This price increase is most likely triggered by the new 25% US tax on select European products:
Trump’s new 25% US tax on European products includes cameras and lenses and could significantly increase the price of Leica gear in the US. Here are the details:
Macfilos reported the details on the latest Leica UK price increase (see the current Leica prices at Reddotcameras and Park Camera):
Meister Camera has a note on their Leica Q2 listing indicating that the price of the Q2 will go up by €200 to €4,990 on September 1st. It is not clear if this price increase is only for Germany or it will be worldwide. Via Macfilos
After the latest camera and lens price bump, Leica will also increase the prices of their Sport Optics products on July 1st. Here are the details:
Just a reminder that Leica will increase their prices in the US on May 1st. If you were planning on purchasing some new Leica equipment, now is the time to contact one of our US sponsors: B&H Adorama PopFlash Leica Store New York SoHo Leica Boutique Palm Beach Leica Store San Francisco Leica Store Miami Tamarkin […]
In addition to the US price increase (previously reported here and here), Leica will also increase their prices in Japan – the new price list can be found here:
