Finally, you don't have to be a pro to try out Pentax's lenses!

jshurak · 04-08-2008, 10:44 AM

I've been looking for this for a while.

Gooshin · 04-08-2008, 10:51 AM

as always, americans only.

TaoMaas · 04-08-2008, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by jshurak

I've been looking for this for a while.

Nooooooo.....those guys are like drug dealers! "Try it, kid. What's it gonna hurt?"

(J/K

)

jshurak · 04-08-2008, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by Gooshin

as always, americans only.

that sucks.

Originally posted by TaoMaas

Nooooooo.....those guys are like drug dealers! "Try it, kid. What's it gonna hurt?"

(J/K

)

I need my fix!

MacGirl · 04-08-2008, 11:10 AM

Thank you for the link. I've got a few I want to check out and this will be perfect!

MRRiley · 04-08-2008, 11:50 AM

FINALLY!

They do need to offer some of the more extreme lenses though, like the "SMC Pentax-FA* 300mm F2.8 ED [IF]"...

DROOOOL!

MacGirl · 04-08-2008, 11:57 AM

Bet he would stock it if you emailed him.....check out the FAQ:
Who picks your lens and body selection?
You the customer! We like to hear feedback of what lenses or bodies you're looking for. If we deem it fit to put into our inventory we will do it. Upon that we can email you and let you know that we now carry that lens or body.

aegisphan · 04-08-2008, 12:07 PM

Even so, those rare, extreme Pentax FA*/A* are hard to find and way overpriced. But i'll probably drop him an email asking him to stock a few "more common" one.

ryan s · 04-08-2008, 12:10 PM

Too bad you can't take em outside the US...

**rparmar** · 04-08-2008, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by MacGirl

Bet he would stock it if you emailed him.....check out the FAQ:
Who picks your lens and body selection?
You the customer! We like to hear feedback of what lenses or bodies you're looking for. If we deem it fit to put into our inventory we will do it. Upon that we can email you and let you know that we now carry that lens or body.

Not only that, but they have a form for that purpose here.

Canadians have the option of using Lens Lenders but they stock only Canikon. Perhaps an email campaign is in order? Use the address provided on their contact page.

Anyone know of an EU source?

bigben91682 · 04-08-2008, 12:36 PM

Good resource for those of us state-side...selection isn't bad and most equipment seems very current. This could be a good place to "try before you buy" if you are looking at a hefty investment....round trip shipping is nice too.

jsherman999 · 04-08-2008, 01:29 PM

This is excellent.

I've been wanting to try the 10-17 fisheye, but was never sure if I'd get 'tired' of it. To get it for one week for $19 and take 1000+ shots with it - who cares if I'm tired of it, it goes back!

Same with the FA 35/f2 - have come close to pulling the trigger on that one, I'm just never sure.

And the DA 21mm ltd, and the 12-24.... oh no. It's.....

LRA !!!!

Lens Renting Addiction!

.

Gooshin · 04-08-2008, 01:35 PM

this guys US pricing would buy back the original lens investment at a conservative 6 months (assuming each lens is rented for a maximum of a month at a time) or a aggressive 3 or so months if rented per week.

hmmm... assuming one could have insurance covered...

time to start making calls, this could be a cool business venture.

squarerigger · 04-08-2008, 02:03 PM

WOW - thanks for the link. There are a few I have wanted to try and a few that would be nice to have on a particular trip. Im with MR about the 300 2.8!!!

boushh · 04-08-2008, 02:04 PM

Thanks for the link! It's an affordable way to try out some of these lenses before one buys them.

04-08-2008, 10:44 AM	#1
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04-08-2008, 10:51 AM	#2
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	as always, americans only.

04-08-2008, 10:52 AM	#3
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by jshurak I've been looking for this for a while. Nooooooo.....those guys are like drug dealers! "Try it, kid. What's it gonna hurt?" (J/K )

04-08-2008, 11:04 AM	#4
jshurak Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: philadelphia Posts: 626 Original Poster	Originally posted by Gooshin as always, americans only. that sucks. Originally posted by TaoMaas Nooooooo.....those guys are like drug dealers! "Try it, kid. What's it gonna hurt?" (J/K ) I need my fix!

04-08-2008, 11:10 AM	#5
MacGirl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 209	Thank you for the link. I've got a few I want to check out and this will be perfect!

04-08-2008, 11:50 AM	#6
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	FINALLY! They do need to offer some of the more extreme lenses though, like the "SMC Pentax-FA* 300mm F2.8 ED [IF]"... DROOOOL!

04-08-2008, 11:57 AM	#7
MacGirl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 209	Bet he would stock it if you emailed him.....check out the FAQ: Who picks your lens and body selection? You the customer! We like to hear feedback of what lenses or bodies you're looking for. If we deem it fit to put into our inventory we will do it. Upon that we can email you and let you know that we now carry that lens or body.

04-08-2008, 12:07 PM	#8
aegisphan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 815	Even so, those rare, extreme Pentax FA/A are hard to find and way overpriced. But i'll probably drop him an email asking him to stock a few "more common" one.

04-08-2008, 12:10 PM	#9
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Too bad you can't take em outside the US...

04-08-2008, 12:31 PM	#10
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by MacGirl Bet he would stock it if you emailed him.....check out the FAQ: Who picks your lens and body selection? You the customer! We like to hear feedback of what lenses or bodies you're looking for. If we deem it fit to put into our inventory we will do it. Upon that we can email you and let you know that we now carry that lens or body. Not only that, but they have a form for that purpose here. Canadians have the option of using Lens Lenders but they stock only Canikon. Perhaps an email campaign is in order? Use the address provided on their contact page. Anyone know of an EU source?

04-08-2008, 12:36 PM	#11
bigben91682 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 728	Good resource for those of us state-side...selection isn't bad and most equipment seems very current. This could be a good place to "try before you buy" if you are looking at a hefty investment....round trip shipping is nice too.

04-08-2008, 01:29 PM	#12
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	This is excellent. I've been wanting to try the 10-17 fisheye, but was never sure if I'd get 'tired' of it. To get it for one week for $19 and take 1000+ shots with it - who cares if I'm tired of it, it goes back! Same with the FA 35/f2 - have come close to pulling the trigger on that one, I'm just never sure. And the DA 21mm ltd, and the 12-24.... oh no. It's..... LRA !!!! Lens Renting Addiction! .

04-08-2008, 01:35 PM	#13
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	this guys US pricing would buy back the original lens investment at a conservative 6 months (assuming each lens is rented for a maximum of a month at a time) or a aggressive 3 or so months if rented per week. hmmm... assuming one could have insurance covered... time to start making calls, this could be a cool business venture.

04-08-2008, 02:03 PM	#14
squarerigger Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: James City County, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 322	WOW - thanks for the link. There are a few I have wanted to try and a few that would be nice to have on a particular trip. Im with MR about the 300 2.8!!!

04-08-2008, 02:04 PM	#15
boushh Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 62	Thanks for the link! It's an affordable way to try out some of these lenses before one buys them.