Black Friday Lens Deals - are you waiting?

**Weevil** · 11-09-2014, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

I picked up my DA 35 macro last year on Black Friday but I doubt if I will buy anything this year.

That would be a good pick for me at Black Friday !

Driline · 11-09-2014, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by formercanuck

I'm waiting for something decent ($75-100 off) on the DA 18-135.

I'd buy that lens used. I've seen them regularly on ebay from between $200-$300.

**LaurenOE** · 11-10-2014, 12:21 PM

For me, here are my purchase points.

1) Heavy discount on the DA560
2) Heavy discount on the Sigma 300 f/2.8
3) Blow out of last of the K5iiS kits
4) Blow out of forgotten discovered 645D cameras
5) Maybe a Q blowout in there

After that, I pretty much have what I need...and I can save my money for the FF in the spring.

**crewl1** · 11-10-2014, 05:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LaurenOE

For me, here are my purchase points.

1) Heavy discount on the DA560
(This! or a heavy discount on last of Pentax mount Sigma 500 4.5 for me)
2) Heavy discount on the Sigma 300 f/2.8
3) Blow out of last of the K5iiS kits
( I have a feeling this is happening now - may not be any left or any reason to go lower by then. I picked one up today with grip and card from B%H to be safe)
4) Blow out of forgotten discovered 645D cameras
5) Maybe a Q blowout in there
(Blowout on the Q7 will make me buy another Q body here.)

After that, I pretty much have what I need...and I can save my money for the FF in the spring.

See my comments in your quote

toukan · 11-20-2014, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by Outis

I had been waiting for Black Friday for the 77mm, but I snagged that at the sale last month (last month?) Then, I was waiting for Black Friday for the 40mm, but I bought a used copy. So, for the moment, I'm out of lenses I want!

Out of lenses I want....? What is this phenomena you speak of? i have never heard of such a thing....

---------- Post added 11-20-14 at 11:00 PM ----------

But seriously, I would love to pick up a HD DA 55-300 WR (for oh, say, under $300!)

Outis · 11-21-2014, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by toukan

Out of lenses I want....? What is this phenomena you speak of? i have never heard of such a thing....

Yeah, I spoke too soon. I ended up having to return the 40mm because that copy was subpar, and now I think I might want a macro lens......mmmrrryyeeerrghh.........

**Nakedgun** · 11-21-2014, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

Anyone getting ready and/or waiting to pull the trigger on a lens this year?

Before the recent sales, I had several choices I hoped would be fulfilled at BF, but, find that my acquisitions have since caught up with my desires.

Except the desire for the as-yet unavailable Pentax zooms revealed at Photokina.

shaX 07 · 11-25-2014, 11:44 AM

Well I might be out of the Black Friday frenzy before it's even begun... Yesterday Staples had killer sales on iPads. I scooped up an iPad Mini 2 32GB WiFi for $299! So there goes most of my Black Friday Funds.... But a worthwhile purchase indeed.

stormtech · 11-25-2014, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by shaX 07

Well I might be out of the Black Friday frenzy before it's even begun... Yesterday Staples had killer sales on iPads. I scooped up an iPad Mini 2 32GB WiFi for $299! So there goes most of my Black Friday Funds.... But a worthwhile purchase indeed.

Same thing happening for me - just so many awesome deals before the actual BF. I think that's what the retailers are hoping for - get your money first. Got an awesome deal on a Dell XPS 8700 desktop that I've always wanted, and kind of off the norm, a set of forks for my tractor loader. Who would have thought a tractor implement manufacturer would have a Black Friday sale.........

6BQ5 · 11-25-2014, 01:49 PM

Here's a vote for some awesome deals on the Q 06 and 08 lenses!!

**Hattifnatt** · 11-25-2014, 02:46 PM

I was stalking the FA77 or the DA* 300, but both monitor and washing machine went down the other day, so the plan was compromised. Any ideas for something cheap that I could snap?

**Weevil** · 11-29-2014, 09:43 PM

On my Side, I finally pulled the trigger on a 1TB SSD Hard drive to fasten my laptop... Got a pretty good deal on a Samsung 850 Pro SSD, I took the last one available... that's the price of a good lens!, but will ease my workflow quite a bit !

stormtech · 11-30-2014, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by Weevil

On my Side, I finally pulled the trigger on a 1TB SSD Hard drive to fasten my laptop... Got a pretty good deal on a Samsung 850 Pro SSD, I took the last one available... that's the price of a good lens!, but will ease my workflow quite a bit !

I can honestly say that installing an SSD as my O/S & program drive was the one best upgrade I've ever done.

reeftool · 11-30-2014, 06:22 AM

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.

**Mikesul** · 11-30-2014, 07:27 AM

I picked up several excellent used lenses at great prices. I suspect the crazy low new lens prices helped convince sellers to accept my offers.

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11-09-2014, 01:43 PM	#31
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,446	Originally posted by Mikesul I picked up my DA 35 macro last year on Black Friday but I doubt if I will buy anything this year. That would be a good pick for me at Black Friday !

11-09-2014, 01:43 PM	#32
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,705	Originally posted by formercanuck I'm waiting for something decent ($75-100 off) on the DA 18-135. I'd buy that lens used. I've seen them regularly on ebay from between $200-$300.

11-10-2014, 12:21 PM	#33
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	For me, here are my purchase points. 1) Heavy discount on the DA560 2) Heavy discount on the Sigma 300 f/2.8 3) Blow out of last of the K5iiS kits 4) Blow out of forgotten discovered 645D cameras 5) Maybe a Q blowout in there After that, I pretty much have what I need...and I can save my money for the FF in the spring.

11-10-2014, 05:14 PM - 1 Like	#34
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by LaurenOE For me, here are my purchase points. 1) Heavy discount on the DA560 *(This! or a heavy discount on last of Pentax mount Sigma 500 4.5 for me)* 2) Heavy discount on the Sigma 300 f/2.8 3) Blow out of last of the K5iiS kits *( I have a feeling this is happening now - may not be any left or any reason to go lower by then. I picked one up today with grip and card from B%H to be safe)* 4) Blow out of forgotten discovered 645D cameras 5) Maybe a Q blowout in there (Blowout on the Q7 will make me buy another Q body here.) After that, I pretty much have what I need...and I can save my money for the FF in the spring. See my comments in your quote

11-20-2014, 10:52 PM	#35
toukan Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 140	Originally posted by Outis I had been waiting for Black Friday for the 77mm, but I snagged that at the sale last month (last month?) Then, I was waiting for Black Friday for the 40mm, but I bought a used copy. So, for the moment, I'm out of lenses I want! Out of lenses I want....? What is this phenomena you speak of? i have never heard of such a thing.... ---------- Post added 11-20-14 at 11:00 PM ---------- But seriously, I would love to pick up a HD DA 55-300 WR (for oh, say, under $300!)

11-21-2014, 07:32 AM	#36
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	Originally posted by toukan Out of lenses I want....? What is this phenomena you speak of? i have never heard of such a thing.... Yeah, I spoke too soon. I ended up having to return the 40mm because that copy was subpar, and now I think I might want a macro lens......mmmrrryyeeerrghh.........

11-21-2014, 09:27 PM	#37
Nakedgun Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,365	Originally posted by stormtech Anyone getting ready and/or waiting to pull the trigger on a lens this year? Before the recent sales, I had several choices I hoped would be fulfilled at BF, but, find that my acquisitions have since caught up with my desires. Except the desire for the as-yet unavailable Pentax zooms revealed at Photokina.

11-25-2014, 11:44 AM	#38
shaX 07 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 331	Well I might be out of the Black Friday frenzy before it's even begun... Yesterday Staples had killer sales on iPads. I scooped up an iPad Mini 2 32GB WiFi for $299! So there goes most of my Black Friday Funds.... But a worthwhile purchase indeed.

11-25-2014, 12:20 PM	#39
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744 Original Poster	Originally posted by shaX 07 Well I might be out of the Black Friday frenzy before it's even begun... Yesterday Staples had killer sales on iPads. I scooped up an iPad Mini 2 32GB WiFi for $299! So there goes most of my Black Friday Funds.... But a worthwhile purchase indeed. Same thing happening for me - just so many awesome deals before the actual BF. I think that's what the retailers are hoping for - get your money first. Got an awesome deal on a Dell XPS 8700 desktop that I've always wanted, and kind of off the norm, a set of forks for my tractor loader. Who would have thought a tractor implement manufacturer would have a Black Friday sale.........

11-25-2014, 01:49 PM	#40
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Here's a vote for some awesome deals on the Q 06 and 08 lenses!!

11-25-2014, 02:46 PM	#41
Hattifnatt Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bucharest Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,626	I was stalking the FA77 or the DA* 300, but both monitor and washing machine went down the other day, so the plan was compromised. Any ideas for something cheap that I could snap?

11-29-2014, 09:43 PM	#42
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,446	On my Side, I finally pulled the trigger on a 1TB SSD Hard drive to fasten my laptop... Got a pretty good deal on a Samsung 850 Pro SSD, I took the last one available... that's the price of a good lens!, but will ease my workflow quite a bit !

11-30-2014, 05:52 AM	#43
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744 Original Poster	Originally posted by Weevil On my Side, I finally pulled the trigger on a 1TB SSD Hard drive to fasten my laptop... Got a pretty good deal on a Samsung 850 Pro SSD, I took the last one available... that's the price of a good lens!, but will ease my workflow quite a bit ! I can honestly say that installing an SSD as my O/S & program drive was the one best upgrade I've ever done.

11-30-2014, 06:22 AM	#44
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,555	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.

11-30-2014, 07:27 AM	#45
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	I picked up several excellent used lenses at great prices. I suspect the crazy low new lens prices helped convince sellers to accept my offers.