Pentax DA 50mm F1.8 on Amazon - $139.12

Pentax DA 50mm F1.8 on Amazon - $139.12 · 11:07 PM

this lens is on sale on amazon for 139.12. good deal

SMC Pentax-DA 50mm F1.8 on Amazon Prime

mee · 10-01-2014, 06:09 AM

That isn't amazon.. that is sold by 'another deal site' -- they seem to have good reviews. they also seem to sell 'white box' items too.. fyi.

6BQ5 · 10-01-2014, 06:17 AM

Ahhh, if I didn't already have so many FA 50's ... !

bigdog2590 · 10-01-2014, 01:00 PM

what is a white box item . is that grey market . i guess what is grey market ha ha not sure what that means

Biro · 10-01-2014, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by bigdog2590

what is a white box item . is that grey market . i guess what is grey market ha ha not sure what that means

Grey market usually means a product that was made for sale in one country or part of the world and sold in another. For example: a lens or camera intended for the Asian market but being sold in the U.S. or the European Union through unofficial or unauthorized channels. They may be physically identical to the lens intended for the U.S. or the EU but, in many cases, the company won't acknowledge the warranty on the lens or camera - and some won't even repair it at the buyer's own expense. I personally think that last item is silly but I understand the warranty issues. That's why grey market items tend to be less expensive. Just make sure it's cheap enough to be worth the risk.

A white box item can be different: Not a grey market item but often a lens that's been broken out of a kit and sold separately by a retailer.

robtcorl · 10-01-2014, 02:37 PM

Currently $133.34.
Fulfilled by Amazon, so easy return if not up to snuff.
I have the A 1.7 and a 40mm XS, but fighting myself on this one.

ChristianRock · 10-01-2014, 02:40 PM

Oooh so tempting!

bigdog2590 · 10-01-2014, 03:04 PM

thanks Biro appreciate the explanation.

**RDP** · 10-04-2014, 01:56 PM - **1 Like**

I pulled the trigger on this, as the price was too good to pass up, and I didn't have an AF prime in the 50mm range. It arrived yesterday, and was packaged in what looks like the standard retail box. So, definitely not a "white box" deal. No idea if it is grey market, though. Seems to work perfectly - bright, sharp, and all that. Looks like I got exactly what I expected. Check another one off the LBA list!

-Robin

dave sz · 10-05-2014, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by RDP

I pulled the trigger on this, as the price was too good to pass up, and I didn't have an AF prime in the 50mm range. It arrived yesterday, and was packaged in what looks like the standard retail box. So, definitely not a "white box" deal. No idea if it is grey market, though. Seems to work perfectly - bright, sharp, and all that. Looks like I got exactly what I expected. Check another one off the LBA list!

-Robin

It's $120 at the pentax store site thing.

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10-04-2014, 01:56 PM - 1 Like	#9
RDP Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston-ish Posts: 72	I pulled the trigger on this, as the price was too good to pass up, and I didn't have an AF prime in the 50mm range. It arrived yesterday, and was packaged in what looks like the standard retail box. So, definitely not a "white box" deal. No idea if it is grey market, though. Seems to work perfectly - bright, sharp, and all that. Looks like I got exactly what I expected. Check another one off the LBA list! -Robin Last edited by RDP; 10-04-2014 at 03:40 PM.

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10-01-2014, 06:09 AM	#2
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	That isn't amazon.. that is sold by 'another deal site' -- they seem to have good reviews. they also seem to sell 'white box' items too.. fyi.

10-01-2014, 06:17 AM	#3
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Ahhh, if I didn't already have so many FA 50's ... !

10-01-2014, 01:00 PM	#4
bigdog2590 New Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 19 Original Poster	what is a white box item . is that grey market . i guess what is grey market ha ha not sure what that means

10-01-2014, 01:40 PM	#5
Biro Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,200	Originally posted by bigdog2590 what is a white box item . is that grey market . i guess what is grey market ha ha not sure what that means Grey market usually means a product that was made for sale in one country or part of the world and sold in another. For example: a lens or camera intended for the Asian market but being sold in the U.S. or the European Union through unofficial or unauthorized channels. They may be physically identical to the lens intended for the U.S. or the EU but, in many cases, the company won't acknowledge the warranty on the lens or camera - and some won't even repair it at the buyer's own expense. I personally think that last item is silly but I understand the warranty issues. That's why grey market items tend to be less expensive. Just make sure it's cheap enough to be worth the risk. A white box item can be different: Not a grey market item but often a lens that's been broken out of a kit and sold separately by a retailer.

10-01-2014, 02:37 PM	#6
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Currently $133.34. Fulfilled by Amazon, so easy return if not up to snuff. I have the A 1.7 and a 40mm XS, but fighting myself on this one.

10-01-2014, 02:40 PM	#7
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Oooh so tempting!

10-01-2014, 03:04 PM	#8
bigdog2590 New Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 19 Original Poster	thanks Biro appreciate the explanation.

10-05-2014, 01:25 PM	#10
dave sz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: carpentersville, IL Posts: 693	Originally posted by RDP I pulled the trigger on this, as the price was too good to pass up, and I didn't have an AF prime in the 50mm range. It arrived yesterday, and was packaged in what looks like the standard retail box. So, definitely not a "white box" deal. No idea if it is grey market, though. Seems to work perfectly - bright, sharp, and all that. Looks like I got exactly what I expected. Check another one off the LBA list! -Robin It's $120 at the pentax store site thing.