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geauxpez · 08-14-2009, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by 68wSteve

Was looking at a different lense on Amazon, when at the bottom it showed the 50mm F1.4 selling for $699. I don't get it when it shows two new for $349 and 1 used for $599. This is ridicoulus. Maybe amazon is having problems like Bestbuy did with the $9.99 LCD TV

Amazon.com: Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Lens: Camera & Photo

And all of the reviews are from a time when the lens sold for around $199.00

Maybe I should snap up a few of those Bel Air lenses and keep them for re-sale in a year or two. You never know....

tin008 · 08-30-2009, 04:52 PM

Hi, I am quite curious.. is this lens Made in Japan? or assemble in other country?

I heard the mix story about it. Like if it was manufacture before 2005, it is made in Japan. Anything after is somewhere else, and there are some quality difference...........

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08-14-2009, 06:54 PM	#16
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	Originally posted by 68wSteve Was looking at a different lense on Amazon, when at the bottom it showed the 50mm F1.4 selling for $699. I don't get it when it shows two new for $349 and 1 used for $599. This is ridicoulus. Maybe amazon is having problems like Bestbuy did with the $9.99 LCD TV Amazon.com: Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Lens: Camera & Photo And all of the reviews are from a time when the lens sold for around $199.00 Maybe I should snap up a few of those Bel Air lenses and keep them for re-sale in a year or two. You never know....

08-30-2009, 04:52 PM	#17
tin008 New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6	Hi, I am quite curious.. is this lens Made in Japan? or assemble in other country? I heard the mix story about it. Like if it was manufacture before 2005, it is made in Japan. Anything after is somewhere else, and there are some quality difference...........

FA 50mm F1.4 $699 on Amazon..What the Crud??

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