DA 50mm F1.8 $95 at B&H

DA 50mm F1.8 $95 at B&H · **1 Like**

Another steal!

Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Lens 22177 B&H Photo Video

**MJSfoto1956** · 08-19-2015, 06:05 AM

mine is quite sharp -- at this price you can't go wrong.

M

6BQ5 · 08-19-2015, 06:52 AM

Wow! That's an amazing price! I bet nobody is losing money along the way here either. Margins may be thin but they're still present. This makes me wonder how much the margins are on the higher priced lenses ... and how much lower the prices can be.

We'll be seeing a surge of photos taken with this lens in a few months.

Good deal!!

pathdoc · 08-19-2015, 07:28 AM

This thing just keeps on getting cheaper. Unless you're scraping pennies, there's almost no reason not to have one as part of your kit.

robtcorl · 08-19-2015, 10:15 AM

Seems like only yesterday (nearly 3 years ago actually) this lens was considered a bargain for $209.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/94-pentax-price-watch/206107-pentax-50mm-...-shipping.html

**boriscleto** · 08-19-2015, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by pathdoc

This thing just keeps on getting cheaper. Unless you're scraping pennies, there's almost no reason not to have one as part of your kit.

Or you already have 23 50mm lenses...including the FA 50/1.7...

normhead · 08-19-2015, 10:38 AM

I'm sure it's a great lens.. but I'm just used to with the ability to use a manual Aperture setting, a distance scale, and a DoF guide. But if I didn't have a 50, this is pocket change. I wouldn't even have to eat Kraft Dinner for a week to buy it.

Last edited by normhead; 08-19-2015 at 12:45 PM.

pathdoc · 08-19-2015, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Or you already have 23 50mm lenses...including the FA 50/1.7...

There is that, yes.

larryinlc · 08-19-2015, 12:29 PM

The falling prices at B&H are killing me. I ordered a Pentax DA 20-40 4 days ago and haven't received it yet, but today the price is 50 bucks cheaper. I did something I've never done before. I requested a credit for the difference. We'll see.

Larry

6BQ5 · 08-19-2015, 12:46 PM

Originally posted by larryinlc

The falling prices at B&H are killing me. I ordered a Pentax DA 20-40 4 days ago and haven't received it yet, but today the price is 50 bucks cheaper. I did something I've never done before. I requested a credit for the difference. We'll see.

Larry

B&H has given credits due to price drops that happened within 30 days of purchase. You should be OK.

Damien B · 08-19-2015, 01:24 PM

What type of shooting would this lens be best for and why?

normhead · 08-19-2015, 01:39 PM - **2 Likes**

Low light situations, it will Auto focus in very low light.

Like those in a bat cave...

It's also a nice every day walk around kind of lens... for landscapes...

Pictures of your dog

Pictures of your garden...

And just everyday kind of shooting.

These are taken with an FA 50, but the DA should be just as useful.

larryinlc · 08-19-2015, 01:55 PM - **2 Likes**

Just like that. Refund complete. B&H, you folks are good.

Originally posted by larryinlc

The falling prices at B&H are killing me. I ordered a Pentax DA 20-40 4 days ago and haven't received it yet, but today the price is 50 bucks cheaper. I did something I've never done before. I requested a credit for the difference. We'll see.

Larry

Tanzer · 08-19-2015, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Or you already have 23 50mm lenses...including the FA 50/1.7...

One reason not to buy this lens is to avoid having 23 nifty fifties to begin with. Once you have that many, one more would only be adding 4.35% more to your collection.

Adam · 08-19-2015, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by larryinlc

The falling prices at B&H are killing me. I ordered a Pentax DA 20-40 4 days ago and haven't received it yet, but today the price is 50 bucks cheaper. I did something I've never done before. I requested a credit for the difference. We'll see.

Larry

Their policy includes a 30-day price guarantee, so you should ask for a credit every time that happens

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by larryinlc The falling prices at B&H are killing me. I ordered a Pentax DA 20-40 4 days ago and haven't received it yet, but today the price is 50 bucks cheaper. I did something I've never done before. I requested a credit for the difference. We'll see. Larry Their policy includes a 30-day price guarantee, so you should ask for a credit every time that happens Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	mine is quite sharp -- at this price you can't go wrong. M

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6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Wow! That's an amazing price! I bet nobody is losing money along the way here either. Margins may be thin but they're still present. This makes me wonder how much the margins are on the higher priced lenses ... and how much lower the prices can be. We'll be seeing a surge of photos taken with this lens in a few months. Good deal!!

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pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	This thing just keeps on getting cheaper. Unless you're scraping pennies, there's almost no reason not to have one as part of your kit.

08-19-2015, 10:15 AM	#5
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Seems like only yesterday (nearly 3 years ago actually) this lens was considered a bargain for $209. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/94-pentax-price-watch/206107-pentax-50mm-...-shipping.html

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by pathdoc This thing just keeps on getting cheaper. Unless you're scraping pennies, there's almost no reason not to have one as part of your kit. Or you already have 23 50mm lenses...including the FA 50/1.7...

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I'm sure it's a great lens.. but I'm just used to with the ability to use a manual Aperture setting, a distance scale, and a DoF guide. But if I didn't have a 50, this is pocket change. I wouldn't even have to eat Kraft Dinner for a week to buy it. Last edited by normhead; 08-19-2015 at 12:45 PM.

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pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by boriscleto Or you already have 23 50mm lenses...including the FA 50/1.7... There is that, yes.

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larryinlc Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wisconsin USA Posts: 993	The falling prices at B&H are killing me. I ordered a Pentax DA 20-40 4 days ago and haven't received it yet, but today the price is 50 bucks cheaper. I did something I've never done before. I requested a credit for the difference. We'll see. Larry

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6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by larryinlc The falling prices at B&H are killing me. I ordered a Pentax DA 20-40 4 days ago and haven't received it yet, but today the price is 50 bucks cheaper. I did something I've never done before. I requested a credit for the difference. We'll see. Larry B&H has given credits due to price drops that happened within 30 days of purchase. You should be OK.

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Damien B New Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Vail, Colorado Posts: 14	What type of shooting would this lens be best for and why?

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Low light situations, it will Auto focus in very low light. Like those in a bat cave... It's also a nice every day walk around kind of lens... for landscapes... Pictures of your dog Pictures of your garden... And just everyday kind of shooting. These are taken with an FA 50, but the DA should be just as useful.

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larryinlc Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wisconsin USA Posts: 993	Just like that. Refund complete. B&H, you folks are good. Originally posted by larryinlc The falling prices at B&H are killing me. I ordered a Pentax DA 20-40 4 days ago and haven't received it yet, but today the price is 50 bucks cheaper. I did something I've never done before. I requested a credit for the difference. We'll see. Larry

08-19-2015, 02:03 PM	#14
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Originally posted by boriscleto Or you already have 23 50mm lenses...including the FA 50/1.7... One reason not to buy this lens is to avoid having 23 nifty fifties to begin with. Once you have that many, one more would only be adding 4.35% more to your collection.