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TOUGEFC · 04-07-2011, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by paperbag846

Please discontinue FA ltd so I can make some money

If they do that im sure used prices would increase alot.

v5planet · 04-07-2011, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

$800AUD and its yours

At historical exchange rates, right?

TOUGEFC · 04-07-2011, 07:04 PM

Current rate

twitch · 04-07-2011, 07:45 PM

Nothing is forever, and eventually the FA Ltds will be discontinued, the question is when. The earthquake could be a trigger, but more likely I think the trigger will be Pentax needing the production capacity for new lenses, or falling demand. Given the spate of great Pentax bodies lately I think the former is more likely than the later.

Who knows when, but lets just say I'm doing a bit of risk management currently

dgaies · 04-07-2011, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by twitch

Nothing is forever, and eventually the FA Ltds will be discontinued, the question is when. The earthquake could be a trigger, but more likely I think the trigger will be Pentax needing the production capacity for new lenses, or falling demand. Given the spate of great Pentax bodies lately I think the former is more likely than the later.

Who knows when, but lets just say I'm doing a bit of risk management currently

True, "never" is a long time. But if all the R&D is done and the tooling for the manufacturing of the lenses is in place, only a lack of demand or the inability to make a profit on their sales would seem to be a good reason to stop production.

wwwmorrell · 04-07-2011, 08:36 PM

In all reality "IMHO" the price of the FA Ltd's went beyond common sense long ago.

The average photog can't justify that sought of money when there are other lenses of almost equal quality out there on the shelves for half the price.

robgo2 · 04-07-2011, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by wwwmorrell

In all reality "IMHO" the price of the FA Ltd's went beyond common sense long ago.

The average photog can't justify that sought of money when there are other lenses of almost equal quality out there on the shelves for half the price.

The FA Limiteds are niche products, and one must presume that they sell well enough, or Pentax would stop producing them. The fact that they are relatively expensive is not a mark against them, but rather for them, as it makes each unit sold more profitable. The average photographer is not the target market, just as the average driver is not the target market for Mercedes automobiles.

Rob

**Rondec** · 04-08-2011, 03:26 AM

I would say that the FA limiteds will be discontinued if and when Pentax decides to make DA * primes in equivalent focal lengths. Of course, those primes would not be any cheaper than the FA limiteds.

What happens on the used market usually has a lot to do with what replaces discontinued lenses in the line up. I general, Pentax hasn't usually abandoned a focal length; however, a lens like the FA * 85 is quite pricey since Pentax doesn't offer a new equivalent lens to that.

TOUGEFC · 04-08-2011, 03:31 AM

They wont do another fa*85 because that was replaced with the da*55 for the crop sensor. Unless they go FF which at this point a wouldnt hold my breathe.

Spotmatic · 04-08-2011, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

the price rise might also be the drop in value of the American dollar. these prices sound like the prices we see in Canada

Exchange rates are a factor. So are internet forums.

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04-07-2011, 06:59 PM	#31
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by paperbag846 Please discontinue FA ltd so I can make some money If they do that im sure used prices would increase alot.

04-07-2011, 06:59 PM	#32
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by TOUGEFC $800AUD and its yours At historical exchange rates, right?

04-07-2011, 07:04 PM	#33
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Current rate

04-07-2011, 07:45 PM	#34
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Nothing is forever, and eventually the FA Ltds will be discontinued, the question is when. The earthquake could be a trigger, but more likely I think the trigger will be Pentax needing the production capacity for new lenses, or falling demand. Given the spate of great Pentax bodies lately I think the former is more likely than the later. Who knows when, but lets just say I'm doing a bit of risk management currently

04-07-2011, 07:49 PM	#35
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by twitch Nothing is forever, and eventually the FA Ltds will be discontinued, the question is when. The earthquake could be a trigger, but more likely I think the trigger will be Pentax needing the production capacity for new lenses, or falling demand. Given the spate of great Pentax bodies lately I think the former is more likely than the later. Who knows when, but lets just say I'm doing a bit of risk management currently True, "never" is a long time. But if all the R&D is done and the tooling for the manufacturing of the lenses is in place, only a lack of demand or the inability to make a profit on their sales would seem to be a good reason to stop production.

04-07-2011, 08:36 PM	#36
wwwmorrell Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mount Buller, Australia Posts: 397	In all reality "IMHO" the price of the FA Ltd's went beyond common sense long ago. The average photog can't justify that sought of money when there are other lenses of almost equal quality out there on the shelves for half the price.

04-07-2011, 10:11 PM	#37
robgo2 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 1,125	Originally posted by wwwmorrell In all reality "IMHO" the price of the FA Ltd's went beyond common sense long ago. The average photog can't justify that sought of money when there are other lenses of almost equal quality out there on the shelves for half the price. The FA Limiteds are niche products, and one must presume that they sell well enough, or Pentax would stop producing them. The fact that they are relatively expensive is not a mark against them, but rather for them, as it makes each unit sold more profitable. The average photographer is not the target market, just as the average driver is not the target market for Mercedes automobiles. Rob

04-08-2011, 03:26 AM	#38
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	I would say that the FA limiteds will be discontinued if and when Pentax decides to make DA * primes in equivalent focal lengths. Of course, those primes would not be any cheaper than the FA limiteds. What happens on the used market usually has a lot to do with what replaces discontinued lenses in the line up. I general, Pentax hasn't usually abandoned a focal length; however, a lens like the FA * 85 is quite pricey since Pentax doesn't offer a new equivalent lens to that.

04-08-2011, 03:31 AM	#39
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	They wont do another fa85 because that was replaced with the da55 for the crop sensor. Unless they go FF which at this point a wouldnt hold my breathe.

04-08-2011, 03:49 AM	#40
Spotmatic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft. Myers Florida Posts: 169	Originally posted by eddie1960 the price rise might also be the drop in value of the American dollar. these prices sound like the prices we see in Canada Exchange rates are a factor. So are internet forums.

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