Has anyone actually bought a new DA lens since the price increase? (US only)

Docrwm · 05-08-2012, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by joe.penn

The *55? How do you like it so far?

No, thanks, I ended up with a DA70 and its very nice. Also, folks should look at the "Your Latest Acquisition" thread that's been going strong for over 2 years, its nearly a dead thread now.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/99051-your-latest-acquisition.html

RioRico · 05-08-2012, 05:41 PM

No purchase; no intent; no matter to me. If I *needed* to, I would, despite the price. But I have no such need. Yet.

Aegon · 05-08-2012, 05:52 PM

No, but I expanded my non K mount lenses instead.

Adam · 05-08-2012, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by chesebert

I have seen sellers jacking up their used price to match the higher retail, e.g., selling used at the previous new price, etc.

To my dismay, I've seen this happen on the marketplace on more than one occasion already...

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twitch · 05-08-2012, 06:22 PM

The uncertaintity around FF has put a halt to any further lens purchases, more so than the recent price increases. I'm in a holding pattern now until Photokina.

slackercruster · 05-08-2012, 06:26 PM

You left out used. I bought used Pentax as well as new and used 3 rd party.

I'm done with new Pentax unless they revert back to pre 'screw you Pentaxians' levels.

**LaurenOE** · 05-08-2012, 06:28 PM

The only lens I am getting ready to buy is the Bigma. I'm covered for everything else.

joe.penn · 05-08-2012, 06:51 PM

@Docrwm - I was actively participating in that thread at one time (the latest aq one) but unsubscribed when I felt it was pushing [me] into LBA mode

The *55 is one that I am interested in for nighttime portrait work of groups (mainly grunge/rock band album cover and promo work), my Viv'ee 85 1.4 works but the 55 gives me a few more framing options being that it is wider. I could really use one this upcoming Saturday as I have one of these late night shoots scheduled. I am buying another pentax lens in a couple weeks but it will be used - the only other new lens I will probably be buying for pentax bodies this year will be the Sigma 8~16...

DaveBlack · 05-08-2012, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by Adam

But they wouldn't know the above

They just lost a customer!

I wouldn't say "lost a customer". I was just going to get the 40 to complete my collection of Limited lenses. I am getting the E-M5 to replace my small sensor p&s camera (Leica a Du-Lux 4). I have never been happy with small sensor cameras. Which is the reason the Pentax Q never interest me. I plan on continuing with my two K-5 cameras as my primary camera system. Maybe with luck I will replace my K-5 cameras with FF Pentax cameras.

The E-M5 will be my caving camera were camera size is very important. Size, viewfinder and weather sealing was reasons the K-01 never interest me.

Dave

calsan · 05-08-2012, 07:33 PM

I'm waiting to see what next wide-normal zoom comes out with two of interest on the road map.
The DA* 16-50 isn't what I want, mainly due to size and weight, not so much cost. In the meantime, I'm happy with the 18-55 / 35 macro combination instead.
We're in a transitional phase after Ricoh buyout, so Pentax fans are a bit glum, but I'm confident that by this time next year things will be better.

AlphaGAK20D · 05-08-2012, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by DaveBlack

I had a DA40 Ltd in B&H cart before the price increase and removed it when the price was increased. After that I ordered a Olympus E-M5 with the 12-50 kit lens and the 45/1.8 lens.

Great minds...I've got an E-M5 on order as well - Silver, with the 12-50 kit lens - and the extra $$ that I'd planned on putting toward the 50-135 will be going toward additional 4/3's glass.

Julie · 05-08-2012, 07:39 PM

I'm considering the 40 ltd, while the $499 price tag doesn't sound that bad for a new limited lens, I think I'm still going to search for a used one... but that's just me- I'm a cheap-o who only buys used.

While I love the DA* 55 and 50-135, I would not have purchased them at the current prices.

Julie · 05-08-2012, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by Adam

To my dismay, I've seen this happen on the marketplace on more than one occasion already...

Just a few days ago in the morning I had a new 40 ltd in my Ebay cart for $379, the store had a few left. I leave and come back later in the afternoon to purchase it, but guess what? I got a message that this item is unavailable- darn it. I go back the next day and search up 40 ltd and find the same place raised it to $499.

**klh** · 05-08-2012, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by DaveBlack

I had a DA40 Ltd in B&H cart before the price increase and removed it when the price was increased. After that I ordered a Olympus E-M5 with the 12-50 kit lens and the 45/1.8 lens.

I was also toying with the idea of a DA40. Now it will have to wait unless I can find a bargain in Tokyo later this month.

VoiceOfReason · 05-08-2012, 08:27 PM

I was going to try for the 16-50 by saving for a few months, and was definitely going to get a 18-135, but with the new prices, and with the used copies of these shooting up so much I'll wait for someone to sell the 18-135 used and at the lowest price I can, hopefully around the 300 range I saw some before the "screw you pentaxians" pricing strategy, and I got a Tamron 17-50 instead of the DA 16-50. If not I'll pick up the kit wr lenses used somewhere down the line. I had found the 18-135 at 350 or so new at some places, and the 16-50 down to 700 new at some places, but it's not even close to those prices now. Thanks Pentax.

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05-08-2012, 06:51 PM	#23
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	@Docrwm - I was actively participating in that thread at one time (the latest aq one) but unsubscribed when I felt it was pushing [me] into LBA mode The 55 is one that I am interested in for nighttime portrait work of groups (mainly grunge/rock band album cover and promo work), my Viv'ee 85 1.4 works but the 55 gives me a few more framing options being that it is wider. I could really use one this upcoming Saturday as I have one of these late night shoots scheduled. I am buying another pentax lens in a couple weeks but it will be used - the only other new lens I will probably be buying for pentax bodies this year will be the Sigma 8~16... Last edited by joe.penn; 05-08-2012 at 07:04 PM.*

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05-08-2012, 05:41 PM	#16
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by joe.penn The *55? How do you like it so far? No, thanks, I ended up with a DA70 and its very nice. Also, folks should look at the "Your Latest Acquisition" thread that's been going strong for over 2 years, its nearly a dead thread now. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/99051-your-latest-acquisition.html

05-08-2012, 05:41 PM	#17
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	No purchase; no intent; no matter to me. If I needed to, I would, despite the price. But I have no such need. Yet.

05-08-2012, 05:52 PM	#18
Aegon Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,416	No, but I expanded my non K mount lenses instead.

05-08-2012, 06:19 PM	#19
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by chesebert I have seen sellers jacking up their used price to match the higher retail, e.g., selling used at the previous new price, etc. To my dismay, I've seen this happen on the marketplace on more than one occasion already... 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:

05-08-2012, 06:22 PM	#20
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	The uncertaintity around FF has put a halt to any further lens purchases, more so than the recent price increases. I'm in a holding pattern now until Photokina.

05-08-2012, 06:26 PM	#21
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	You left out used. I bought used Pentax as well as new and used 3 rd party. I'm done with new Pentax unless they revert back to pre 'screw you Pentaxians' levels.

05-08-2012, 06:28 PM	#22
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	The only lens I am getting ready to buy is the Bigma. I'm covered for everything else.

05-08-2012, 07:12 PM	#24
DaveBlack Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 441	Originally posted by Adam But they wouldn't know the above They just lost a customer! I wouldn't say "lost a customer". I was just going to get the 40 to complete my collection of Limited lenses. I am getting the E-M5 to replace my small sensor p&s camera (Leica a Du-Lux 4). I have never been happy with small sensor cameras. Which is the reason the Pentax Q never interest me. I plan on continuing with my two K-5 cameras as my primary camera system. Maybe with luck I will replace my K-5 cameras with FF Pentax cameras. The E-M5 will be my caving camera were camera size is very important. Size, viewfinder and weather sealing was reasons the K-01 never interest me. Dave

05-08-2012, 07:33 PM	#25
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,548	I'm waiting to see what next wide-normal zoom comes out with two of interest on the road map. The DA* 16-50 isn't what I want, mainly due to size and weight, not so much cost. In the meantime, I'm happy with the 18-55 / 35 macro combination instead. We're in a transitional phase after Ricoh buyout, so Pentax fans are a bit glum, but I'm confident that by this time next year things will be better.

05-08-2012, 07:35 PM	#26
AlphaGAK20D Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alpharetta, GA Photos: Gallery Posts: 302	Originally posted by DaveBlack I had a DA40 Ltd in B&H cart before the price increase and removed it when the price was increased. After that I ordered a Olympus E-M5 with the 12-50 kit lens and the 45/1.8 lens. Great minds...I've got an E-M5 on order as well - Silver, with the 12-50 kit lens - and the extra $$ that I'd planned on putting toward the 50-135 will be going toward additional 4/3's glass.

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05-08-2012, 07:39 PM	#27
Julie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,069	I'm considering the 40 ltd, while the $499 price tag doesn't sound that bad for a new limited lens, I think I'm still going to search for a used one... but that's just me- I'm a cheap-o who only buys used. While I love the DA* 55 and 50-135, I would not have purchased them at the current prices.

05-08-2012, 07:47 PM	#28
Julie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,069	Originally posted by Adam To my dismay, I've seen this happen on the marketplace on more than one occasion already... Just a few days ago in the morning I had a new 40 ltd in my Ebay cart for $379, the store had a few left. I leave and come back later in the afternoon to purchase it, but guess what? I got a message that this item is unavailable- darn it. I go back the next day and search up 40 ltd and find the same place raised it to $499.

05-08-2012, 07:51 PM	#29
klh Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA Posts: 827	Originally posted by DaveBlack I had a DA40 Ltd in B&H cart before the price increase and removed it when the price was increased. After that I ordered a Olympus E-M5 with the 12-50 kit lens and the 45/1.8 lens. I was also toying with the idea of a DA40. Now it will have to wait unless I can find a bargain in Tokyo later this month.

05-08-2012, 08:27 PM	#30
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	I was going to try for the 16-50 by saving for a few months, and was definitely going to get a 18-135, but with the new prices, and with the used copies of these shooting up so much I'll wait for someone to sell the 18-135 used and at the lowest price I can, hopefully around the 300 range I saw some before the "screw you pentaxians" pricing strategy, and I got a Tamron 17-50 instead of the DA 16-50. If not I'll pick up the kit wr lenses used somewhere down the line. I had found the 18-135 at 350 or so new at some places, and the 16-50 down to 700 new at some places, but it's not even close to those prices now. Thanks Pentax.