11-18mm Can we expect a price drop?

andycannonbcn · 03-31-2019, 12:10 PM

Hi,

I'm looking at picking up the 11-18mm ... Do you think we can expect a price drop in the next few months or do they generally stay at their entry prices.

Cheers Andy

steve_k · 03-31-2019, 12:30 PM

Should drop.

Adam · 03-31-2019, 12:40 PM

It really depends. It could drop if there are any sales planned for April, but personally I wouldn't expect much for a few months. It's just starting to hit the shelves.

andycannonbcn · 03-31-2019, 12:42 PM

So I guess I gotta wait out the urge to buy then

**monochrome** · 03-31-2019, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by andycannonbcn

So I guess I gotta wait out the urge to buy then

I’m waiting until November unless something happens between now and then.

biz-engineer · 03-31-2019, 01:31 PM

In recent year there was a tendency of lens prices to increase.

**catfishjohn** · 03-31-2019, 01:36 PM - **7 Likes**

I will put up a post if I buy one. Prices usually drop right after I buy.

rawr · 03-31-2019, 01:45 PM

DA* lenses are premium products. It's probably a safe bet that prices will drop slower than other lenses.

Paul the Sunman · 03-31-2019, 02:53 PM - **1 Like**

The first price drop in the US on the DFA* 70-200 took place after about 5 months, from $2297 to $1797.

**clackers** · 03-31-2019, 02:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by catfishjohn

I will put up a post if I buy one. Prices usually drop right after I buy.

(Laughs)

cport · 04-01-2019, 04:30 AM

Originally posted by catfishjohn

I will put up a post if I buy one. Prices usually drop right after I buy.

Please, buy two of them by this summer

EDIT: I would expect that 11-18 will be included in this year summer cashback.

Sandy Hancock · 04-01-2019, 05:07 AM - **1 Like**

It will drop eventually. In the meantime, I'll enjoy the copy I already have.

**clickclick** · 04-01-2019, 09:29 AM

If my memory tracks right, the DFA* 50 didn't drop until late November in timing with the typical price drops we see around Thanksgiving/cyber Monday time frame. My guess is we've got a few more months before we'll see a sale on this one too.

**monochrome** · 04-01-2019, 10:14 AM

Pray for a strong dollar.

andycannonbcn · 04-10-2019, 11:12 AM

I find myself repeatedly checking the price on Amazon and then thinking ... wow a k1-II is only 300 extra

03-31-2019, 12:10 PM	#1
andycannonbcn New Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 16	11-18mm Can we expect a price drop? Hi, I'm looking at picking up the 11-18mm ... Do you think we can expect a price drop in the next few months or do they generally stay at their entry prices. Cheers Andy

03-31-2019, 12:40 PM	#3
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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by andycannonbcn So I guess I gotta wait out the urge to buy then I’m waiting until November unless something happens between now and then.

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biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	In recent year there was a tendency of lens prices to increase.

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rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	DA* lenses are premium products. It's probably a safe bet that prices will drop slower than other lenses.

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Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,845	The first price drop in the US on the DFA* 70-200 took place after about 5 months, from $2297 to $1797.

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by catfishjohn I will put up a post if I buy one. Prices usually drop right after I buy. (Laughs)

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cport Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 428	Originally posted by catfishjohn I will put up a post if I buy one. Prices usually drop right after I buy. Please, buy two of them by this summer EDIT: I would expect that 11-18 will be included in this year summer cashback.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,273	It will drop eventually. In the meantime, I'll enjoy the copy I already have.

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clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	If my memory tracks right, the DFA* 50 didn't drop until late November in timing with the typical price drops we see around Thanksgiving/cyber Monday time frame. My guess is we've got a few more months before we'll see a sale on this one too.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Pray for a strong dollar.

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andycannonbcn New Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 16 Original Poster	I find myself repeatedly checking the price on Amazon and then thinking ... wow a k1-II is only 300 extra