Pentax FA50mm: Discontinued Lens

Francesco · 05-28-2010, 10:57 AM

Just spoke to a pentax rep in Montreal and he told me that the 50mm will be discontinued in the fall of 2010.

lurchlarson · 05-28-2010, 11:00 AM

I wonder if they are getting ready to drop the DA* 55mm price?

atiratha · 05-28-2010, 11:06 AM

No wonder, the price is outrageous compared to how much it used to cost. Now they can finally justify discontinuing this fine lens on the grounds of low sales.

Francesco · 05-28-2010, 11:09 AM

He told me that the price will not change on the 55MM!

mikemike · 05-28-2010, 11:14 AM

Will there be a new lens at 50 to replace it, maybe a DAL?

RBellavance · 05-28-2010, 11:39 AM

Was this rep Jean D. ? Any other info about upcoming things (not that I really expect any, mind you - Pentax leaks usually originate from eastern Europe, not eastern Canada

) ? And did they have a 645D ?

Unfortunately, I don't have the time to go to Salon D-Clic this weekend.

Francesco · 05-28-2010, 11:55 AM

No it wasn't Jean D. but an Oriental man, didn't get his name. Told me that new lens should be comming in the fall lineup and thus had to discontinue the 50 mm....

Got to see the new Sony Alpha NEX-3 nice camera!!!!

The pentax booth was not much to look at, Two DSLR cameras and some lens...

Francesco · 05-28-2010, 11:55 AM

They told me that they will keep only the 55mm

RBellavance · 05-28-2010, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by Francesco

Told me that new lens should be comming in the fall lineup and thus had to discontinue the 50 mm....

Originally posted by Francesco

They told me that they will keep only the 55mm

These two statements are somewhat contradictory...

lurchlarson · 05-28-2010, 07:57 PM

Originally posted by Francesco

He told me that the price will not change on the 55MM!

I wonder if Pentax is trying to move up market or just wants to charge more than they usually do. It's a pity.

**kiwi_jono** · 05-28-2010, 09:05 PM

Or maybe a cost effective f=35 is on the way as the standard lense?

unixrevolution · 05-28-2010, 11:12 PM

It's a shame about the FA 50mm. Great lens. A fast 35mm would be a great replacement.

youky63 · 05-28-2010, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by unixrevolution

It's a shame about the FA 50mm. Great lens. A fast 35mm would be a great replacement.

Wait, no brand can survive without a fast 50mm lens. It was already difficult to understand why Pentax was the only brand without a cheap 50mm f/1.8, so I really don't think there will be no replacement for this FA lens.

And I even think they could be 2: a SDM WR FA 50mm (same optic formula) and a cheap 50mm f/1.8 to avoid the actual situation where many costumers don't want a Pentax because there is no cheap lenses (at the opposite to Canon, Nikon and Sony).

wlachan · 05-28-2010, 11:18 PM

About time anyway since it's showing its age and with a few cases of falling apart w/o the contact brush to repair, it isn't as attractive anymore.

wlachan · 05-28-2010, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by youky63

Wait, no brand can survive without a fast 50mm lens. It was already difficult to understand why Pentax was the only brand without a cheap 50mm f/1.8, so I really don't think there will be no replacement for this FA lens.

And I even think they could be 2: a SDM WR FA 50mm (same optic formula) and a cheap 50mm f/1.8 to avoid the actual situation where many costumers don't want a Pentax because there is no cheap lenses (at the opposite to Canon, Nikon and Sony).

On the other hand, I wonder how many actually use their 50mm regularly these days.

05-28-2010, 10:57 AM	#1
Francesco New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 11	Pentax FA50mm: Discontinued Lens Just spoke to a pentax rep in Montreal and he told me that the 50mm will be discontinued in the fall of 2010.

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05-28-2010, 11:00 AM	#2
lurchlarson Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oregon, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 681	I wonder if they are getting ready to drop the DA* 55mm price?

05-28-2010, 11:06 AM	#3
atiratha Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 121	No wonder, the price is outrageous compared to how much it used to cost. Now they can finally justify discontinuing this fine lens on the grounds of low sales.

05-28-2010, 11:09 AM	#4
Francesco New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 11 Original Poster	He told me that the price will not change on the 55MM!

05-28-2010, 11:14 AM	#5
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	Will there be a new lens at 50 to replace it, maybe a DAL?

05-28-2010, 11:39 AM	#6
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Was this rep Jean D. ? Any other info about upcoming things (not that I really expect any, mind you - Pentax leaks usually originate from eastern Europe, not eastern Canada ) ? And did they have a 645D ? Unfortunately, I don't have the time to go to Salon D-Clic this weekend.

05-28-2010, 11:55 AM	#7
Francesco New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 11 Original Poster	No it wasn't Jean D. but an Oriental man, didn't get his name. Told me that new lens should be comming in the fall lineup and thus had to discontinue the 50 mm.... Got to see the new Sony Alpha NEX-3 nice camera!!!! The pentax booth was not much to look at, Two DSLR cameras and some lens...

05-28-2010, 12:04 PM	#9
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by Francesco Told me that new lens should be comming in the fall lineup and thus had to discontinue the 50 mm.... Originally posted by Francesco They told me that they will keep only the 55mm These two statements are somewhat contradictory...

05-28-2010, 07:57 PM	#10
lurchlarson Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oregon, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 681	Originally posted by Francesco He told me that the price will not change on the 55MM! I wonder if Pentax is trying to move up market or just wants to charge more than they usually do. It's a pity.

05-28-2010, 09:05 PM	#11
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Or maybe a cost effective f=35 is on the way as the standard lense?

05-28-2010, 11:12 PM	#12
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	It's a shame about the FA 50mm. Great lens. A fast 35mm would be a great replacement.

05-28-2010, 11:18 PM	#13
youky63 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Osaka Posts: 143	Originally posted by unixrevolution It's a shame about the FA 50mm. Great lens. A fast 35mm would be a great replacement. Wait, no brand can survive without a fast 50mm lens. It was already difficult to understand why Pentax was the only brand without a cheap 50mm f/1.8, so I really don't think there will be no replacement for this FA lens. And I even think they could be 2: a SDM WR FA 50mm (same optic formula) and a cheap 50mm f/1.8 to avoid the actual situation where many costumers don't want a Pentax because there is no cheap lenses (at the opposite to Canon, Nikon and Sony).

05-28-2010, 11:18 PM	#14
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	About time anyway since it's showing its age and with a few cases of falling apart w/o the contact brush to repair, it isn't as attractive anymore.

05-28-2010, 11:19 PM	#15
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	Originally posted by youky63 Wait, no brand can survive without a fast 50mm lens. It was already difficult to understand why Pentax was the only brand without a cheap 50mm f/1.8, so I really don't think there will be no replacement for this FA lens. And I even think they could be 2: a SDM WR FA 50mm (same optic formula) and a cheap 50mm f/1.8 to avoid the actual situation where many costumers don't want a Pentax because there is no cheap lenses (at the opposite to Canon, Nikon and Sony). On the other hand, I wonder how many actually use their 50mm regularly these days.