Black Friday Lens Deals - are you waiting?

stormtech · 11-30-2014, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by reeftool

My big Black Friday purchases have all been things that were needed. A new wet/dry shop vac. Not exciting but very useful. I also bought a new router. I was getting tired of unplugging my old one 3 times every day and resetting it.
On the camera side, I ordered the Sigma 150-500. I have been in need of an AF telephoto for a while and the current sale price is very,very good. Sigma has had a $200 instant rebate for a couple of months and I was kicking it around and when the made it a $300 rebate, it was hard to resist. This lens has been on my radar for a while.

Congrats on the Sigma!

I caved on a desktop that I've wanted for a while - note I said wanted and not needed. Dell XPS 8700 i7-4790 processor, 12GB DDR3 ram, lots of USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, plus an SSD to use as the primary O/S drive.

This is the first Black Friday not buying any lenses. I've whittled down to my favorite 4 lenses now and am very happy with what I have.

**monochrome** · 11-30-2014, 08:21 AM

For Black Friday I traded the venerable and trusty Subaru and bought my wife (i.e. my wife bought and I was present) a 2015 Mini Cooper HT.

It has the optional white turn signal lenses. As close to a Beemer as I'll ever get.

That sorta killed any designs I might have had on a DA*300.

normhead · 11-30-2014, 08:23 AM

I'm waiting to see if a Black Friday deal on a Pentax FF will tempt me next year...

**jatrax** · 11-30-2014, 11:19 AM

I successfully got through Black Friday with NO lens purchases! I am still congratulating myself on my resolve. I did have the 20-40 and the 31mm up on separate tabs in my browser all day. Torturing myself I guess, but in the end I persevered and did not click. That price on the 31mm was very tempting.

What I really want, and have the cash saved for, is a fast zoom in the 20-80ish range. f/4 would be fine. I guess I will wait until next year.

iamwhoiam · 11-30-2014, 11:24 AM

For Black Friday I bought a wireless keyboard, a pair of V-moda headphones and a five million dollar Crumpler bag. I'm still contemplating buying a new camera and/or a lens. Maybe there will be some extra special deals on Cyber Monday.

**interested_observer** · 11-30-2014, 11:30 AM - **2 Likes**

A new K5IIs with extended warranty (which is the best deal around)
A new 60-250
A very gently used 1.4xTC - Pentax did not oblige on the Black Friday pricing, but this used a couple of times price from a user moving to a FF Sony, hit my price point.
An AS plate for the 60-250 foot
An AS rotating clamp for my geared head

Check book closed.... My cash envelope in my sock drawer is now extremely thin. They are now all stuck on USPS & UPS trucks, mired somewhere in the big Nor'Easter snow storm back east.....

iamwhoiam · 11-30-2014, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by stormtech

Congrats on the Sigma!

I caved on a desktop that I've wanted for a while - note I said wanted and not needed. Dell XPS 8700 i7-4790 processor, 12GB DDR3 ram, lots of USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, plus an SSD to use as the primary O/S drive.

This is the first Black Friday not buying any lenses. I've whittled down to my favorite 4 lenses now and am very happy with what I have.

I have an 8700. Bought it last year when Costco was offering it at a great price. Did not plan on buying a Dell because of my negative experiences with them but it was a great deal and purchasing it from Costco I knew that they would stand behind the product. I want to upgrade the GPU and will probably have to upgrade the power supply. Hope you like your new system.

**LaurenOE** · 11-30-2014, 11:51 AM

Sadly, I haven't bought anything, although I did buy something over at Promediagear, but nothing like usual. I *was* going to pick up a K5IIs, but the price is within $200-300 of a K3, so it doesn't make sense.

<sigh>

First world problems eh?

**Weevil** · 11-30-2014, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Sadly, I haven't bought anything, although I did buy something over at Promediagear, but nothing like usual. I *was* going to pick up a K5IIs, but the price is within $200-300 of a K3, so it doesn't make sense.

<sigh>

First world problems eh?

I agree, better get the K-3 for that difference...

derekkite · 11-30-2014, 01:00 PM - **1 Like**

Didn't buy anything. That 500 4.5 sigma from a couple months ago emptied the wallet.

**Weevil** · 11-30-2014, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by derekkite

Didn't buy anything. That 500 4.5 sigma from a couple months ago emptied the wallet.

but surely filled a gap ?

stormtech · 11-30-2014, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by iamwhoiam

I have an 8700. Bought it last year when Costco was offering it at a great price. Did not plan on buying a Dell because of my negative experiences with them but it was a great deal and purchasing it from Costco I knew that they would stand behind the product. I want to upgrade the GPU and will probably have to upgrade the power supply. Hope you like your new system.

Thanks. This isn't a huge upgrade to what I have now, but for the price I couldn't beat it. It's still in the box - going to get it out over the Christmas holiday and get it set up then.

JibbaJab · 11-30-2014, 01:38 PM

I picked up the DA*55 this year for BF. That was all I was going to get until I saw the sale price on the FA31 at the Pentax webstore. I think I'm set as far as the lenses I want, but I've still got my fingers crossed the Cactus RF60 flash and/or V6 transmitter will go on sale on Monday.

derekkite · 11-30-2014, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by Weevil

but surely filled a gap ?

Indeed.

**EricBrown** · 11-30-2014, 02:54 PM

I was looking at the DA 12-24mm. Looks like a great lens Not sure I need since I have the DA SMC 15mm LTD, which I love and never will part with!

11-30-2014, 11:30 AM - 2 Likes	#51
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	A new K5IIs with extended warranty (which is the best deal around) A new 60-250 A very gently used 1.4xTC - Pentax did not oblige on the Black Friday pricing, but this used a couple of times price from a user moving to a FF Sony, hit my price point. An AS plate for the 60-250 foot An AS rotating clamp for my geared head *Check book closed....* My cash envelope in my sock drawer is now extremely thin. They are now all stuck on USPS & UPS trucks, mired somewhere in the big Nor'Easter snow storm back east.....

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11-30-2014, 07:27 AM	#46
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744 Original Poster	Originally posted by reeftool My big Black Friday purchases have all been things that were needed. A new wet/dry shop vac. Not exciting but very useful. I also bought a new router. I was getting tired of unplugging my old one 3 times every day and resetting it. On the camera side, I ordered the Sigma 150-500. I have been in need of an AF telephoto for a while and the current sale price is very,very good. Sigma has had a $200 instant rebate for a couple of months and I was kicking it around and when the made it a $300 rebate, it was hard to resist. This lens has been on my radar for a while. Congrats on the Sigma! I caved on a desktop that I've wanted for a while - note I said wanted and not needed. Dell XPS 8700 i7-4790 processor, 12GB DDR3 ram, lots of USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, plus an SSD to use as the primary O/S drive. This is the first Black Friday not buying any lenses. I've whittled down to my favorite 4 lenses now and am very happy with what I have.

11-30-2014, 08:21 AM	#47
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	For Black Friday I traded the venerable and trusty Subaru and bought my wife (i.e. my wife bought and I was present) a 2015 Mini Cooper HT. It has the optional white turn signal *lenses. As close to a Beemer as I'll ever get. That sorta killed any designs I might have had on a DA300.

11-30-2014, 08:23 AM	#48
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I'm waiting to see if a Black Friday deal on a Pentax FF will tempt me next year...

11-30-2014, 11:19 AM	#49
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	I successfully got through Black Friday with NO lens purchases! I am still congratulating myself on my resolve. I did have the 20-40 and the 31mm up on separate tabs in my browser all day. Torturing myself I guess, but in the end I persevered and did not click. That price on the 31mm was very tempting. What I really want, and have the cash saved for, is a fast zoom in the 20-80ish range. f/4 would be fine. I guess I will wait until next year.

11-30-2014, 11:24 AM	#50
iamwhoiam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So. California Posts: 153	For Black Friday I bought a wireless keyboard, a pair of V-moda headphones and a five million dollar Crumpler bag. I'm still contemplating buying a new camera and/or a lens. Maybe there will be some extra special deals on Cyber Monday.

11-30-2014, 11:31 AM	#52
iamwhoiam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So. California Posts: 153	Originally posted by stormtech Congrats on the Sigma! I caved on a desktop that I've wanted for a while - note I said wanted and not needed. Dell XPS 8700 i7-4790 processor, 12GB DDR3 ram, lots of USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, plus an SSD to use as the primary O/S drive. This is the first Black Friday not buying any lenses. I've whittled down to my favorite 4 lenses now and am very happy with what I have. I have an 8700. Bought it last year when Costco was offering it at a great price. Did not plan on buying a Dell because of my negative experiences with them but it was a great deal and purchasing it from Costco I knew that they would stand behind the product. I want to upgrade the GPU and will probably have to upgrade the power supply. Hope you like your new system.

11-30-2014, 11:51 AM	#53
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Sadly, I haven't bought anything, although I did buy something over at Promediagear, but nothing like usual. I was going to pick up a K5IIs, but the price is within $200-300 of a K3, so it doesn't make sense. <sigh> First world problems eh?

11-30-2014, 12:50 PM	#54
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Originally posted by LaurenOE Sadly, I haven't bought anything, although I did buy something over at Promediagear, but nothing like usual. I was going to pick up a K5IIs, but the price is within $200-300 of a K3, so it doesn't make sense. <sigh> First world problems eh? I agree, better get the K-3 for that difference...

11-30-2014, 01:00 PM - 1 Like	#55
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Didn't buy anything. That 500 4.5 sigma from a couple months ago emptied the wallet.

11-30-2014, 01:05 PM	#56
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Originally posted by derekkite Didn't buy anything. That 500 4.5 sigma from a couple months ago emptied the wallet. but surely filled a gap ?

11-30-2014, 01:37 PM	#57
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744 Original Poster	Originally posted by iamwhoiam I have an 8700. Bought it last year when Costco was offering it at a great price. Did not plan on buying a Dell because of my negative experiences with them but it was a great deal and purchasing it from Costco I knew that they would stand behind the product. I want to upgrade the GPU and will probably have to upgrade the power supply. Hope you like your new system. Thanks. This isn't a huge upgrade to what I have now, but for the price I couldn't beat it. It's still in the box - going to get it out over the Christmas holiday and get it set up then.

11-30-2014, 01:38 PM	#58
JibbaJab Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 362	I picked up the DA*55 this year for BF. That was all I was going to get until I saw the sale price on the FA31 at the Pentax webstore. I think I'm set as far as the lenses I want, but I've still got my fingers crossed the Cactus RF60 flash and/or V6 transmitter will go on sale on Monday.

11-30-2014, 02:36 PM	#59
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by Weevil but surely filled a gap ? Indeed.

11-30-2014, 02:54 PM	#60
EricBrown Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arlington, VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,060	I was looking at the DA 12-24mm. Looks like a great lens Not sure I need since I have the DA SMC 15mm LTD, which I love and never will part with!