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hnikesch · 05-07-2013, 08:49 PM

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Just ordered my 06 Friday for $242.86 and it will be here tomorrow

Hans

Docrwm · 05-08-2013, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Is that really the price, or is it a typo? I mean, the MAP price was $249, and if it went up to 299, that's reasonable, but 599 looks like a typo to me.

Adam,
I don't know. Amazon lists the MAP as $349 - which is itself a large jump. Pentax's webstore isn't the best source I grant you but the foot fr the adapter jumped from $50 to $89 too.

Adam · 05-08-2013, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Adam,
I don't know. Amazon lists the MAP as $349 - which is itself a large jump. Pentax's webstore isn't the best source I grant you but the foot fr the adapter jumped from $50 to $89 too.

Well, it's certainly going to spike sales in the short term, but I think it's a pretty pointless move. Even among our members, the Q didn't start becoming popular until it became available for $250...

robtcorl · 05-08-2013, 09:55 AM

Don't know anything about ValleySeek, but they list it for $231.51, and in stock, here

hnikesch · 05-08-2013, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Don't know anything about ValleySeek, but they list it for $231.51, and in stock, here

I just received mine from Vallyseek no problems or issues of any kind, Lens seems great but it's raining out

Hans

Docrwm · 05-08-2013, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by hnikesch

I just received mine from Vallyseek no problems or issues of any kind, Lens seems great but it's raining out

Hans

Hans,

Muchas gracias!

Docrwm · 05-08-2013, 02:55 PM

At least two separate 06 listings on eBay have been pulled that were in the $250ish range. They are now $299-$409.

digital029art · 05-09-2013, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by hnikesch

I just received mine from Vallyseek no problems or issues of any kind, Lens seems great but it's raining out

Hans

That's good to hear. Is it a US Warranty lens?

hnikesch · 05-09-2013, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by digital029art

That's good to hear. Is it a US Warranty lens?

The lens comes in official Pentax box and all the paperwork is global but includes US warranty locations and numbers, it's the same warranty info I got with my Q. So I assume it's US Warranty

Hans

Rob22315 · 05-10-2013, 02:15 AM

In light of the price hike, I also ordered the 06 from ValleySeek. Wish me luck.

snostorm · 05-10-2013, 12:49 PM - **1 Like**

For those just ordering the 06, here's a link to a US supplier for the JJC clone hood for this lens. It's thicker plastic than the JJC clone for the 02, fits via bayonet, and reverses for storage, just like the OEM.

Replacement Lens Hood LH RBA 40 5 for for Pentax 15 45mm Black Ph RBA 15 45 New | eBay

Scott

Docrwm · 05-10-2013, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by snostorm

For those just ordering the 06, here's a link to a US supplier for the JJC clone hood for this lens. It's thicker plastic than the JJC clone for the 02, fits via bayonet, and reverses for storage, just like the OEM.

Replacement Lens Hood LH RBA 40 5 for for Pentax 15 45mm Black Ph RBA 15 45 New | eBay

Scott

The Official hood from Pentax is around $40 as I recall. Nice savings on that one!

hnikesch · 05-10-2013, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by snostorm

For those just ordering the 06, here's a link to a US supplier for the JJC clone hood for this lens. It's thicker plastic than the JJC clone for the 02, fits via bayonet, and reverses for storage, just like the OEM.

Replacement Lens Hood LH RBA 40 5 for for Pentax 15 45mm Black Ph RBA 15 45 New | eBay

Scott

Scott can you extent the lens to working position with the hood reversed and can you zoom it with the hood reversed for use in shade.

Hans

snostorm · 05-10-2013, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by hnikesch

Scott can you extent the lens to working position with the hood reversed and can you zoom it with the hood reversed for use in shade.

Hi Hans,

With the hood reversed, it covers the rubber part of the zoom ring with the lens in storage position. You could rotate the ring by gripping the metal lower part, but it's very difficult. I mount the hood in its normal position right after mounting the lens to the body and just leave it there until I change to another lens. I don't use protective filters, so hoods are my first line of protection for the front elements of my lenses.

Scott

drougge · 05-11-2013, 02:29 AM

I assume it's the same size as my JJC hood, so I'll give a second opinion. Getting the lens out of storage position and using it with the hood reversed is perfectly doable, getting it back in storage position a little harder but not really a problem. At least when I just tried, I always leave the hood on and facing forward.

(I never use protective filters and rarely use caps on lenses with hoods.)

05-08-2013, 08:56 AM	#18
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05-07-2013, 08:49 PM	#16
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Just ordered my 06 Friday for $242.86 and it will be here tomorrow Hans

05-08-2013, 03:44 AM	#17
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Is that really the price, or is it a typo? I mean, the MAP price was $249, and if it went up to 299, that's reasonable, but 599 looks like a typo to me. Adam, I don't know. Amazon lists the MAP as $349 - which is itself a large jump. Pentax's webstore isn't the best source I grant you but the foot fr the adapter jumped from $50 to $89 too.

05-08-2013, 09:55 AM	#19
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Don't know anything about ValleySeek, but they list it for $231.51, and in stock, here

05-08-2013, 12:45 PM	#20
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	Originally posted by robtcorl Don't know anything about ValleySeek, but they list it for $231.51, and in stock, here I just received mine from Vallyseek no problems or issues of any kind, Lens seems great but it's raining out Hans

05-08-2013, 02:15 PM	#21
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by hnikesch I just received mine from Vallyseek no problems or issues of any kind, Lens seems great but it's raining out Hans Hans, Muchas gracias!

05-08-2013, 02:55 PM	#22
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	At least two separate 06 listings on eBay have been pulled that were in the $250ish range. They are now $299-$409.

05-09-2013, 01:11 PM	#23
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440	Originally posted by hnikesch I just received mine from Vallyseek no problems or issues of any kind, Lens seems great but it's raining out Hans That's good to hear. Is it a US Warranty lens?

05-09-2013, 02:38 PM	#24
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	Originally posted by digital029art That's good to hear. Is it a US Warranty lens? The lens comes in official Pentax box and all the paperwork is global but includes US warranty locations and numbers, it's the same warranty info I got with my Q. So I assume it's US Warranty Hans

05-10-2013, 02:15 AM	#25
Rob22315 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alexandria VA USA Posts: 315	In light of the price hike, I also ordered the 06 from ValleySeek. Wish me luck.

05-10-2013, 12:49 PM - 1 Like	#26
snostorm Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago suburb, IL, USA Posts: 1,535	For those just ordering the 06, here's a link to a US supplier for the JJC clone hood for this lens. It's thicker plastic than the JJC clone for the 02, fits via bayonet, and reverses for storage, just like the OEM. Replacement Lens Hood LH RBA 40 5 for for Pentax 15 45mm Black Ph RBA 15 45 New \| eBay Scott

05-10-2013, 01:35 PM	#27
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by snostorm For those just ordering the 06, here's a link to a US supplier for the JJC clone hood for this lens. It's thicker plastic than the JJC clone for the 02, fits via bayonet, and reverses for storage, just like the OEM. Replacement Lens Hood LH RBA 40 5 for for Pentax 15 45mm Black Ph RBA 15 45 New \| eBay Scott The Official hood from Pentax is around $40 as I recall. Nice savings on that one!

05-10-2013, 01:40 PM	#28
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	Originally posted by snostorm For those just ordering the 06, here's a link to a US supplier for the JJC clone hood for this lens. It's thicker plastic than the JJC clone for the 02, fits via bayonet, and reverses for storage, just like the OEM. Replacement Lens Hood LH RBA 40 5 for for Pentax 15 45mm Black Ph RBA 15 45 New \| eBay Scott Scott can you extent the lens to working position with the hood reversed and can you zoom it with the hood reversed for use in shade. Hans

05-10-2013, 05:06 PM	#29
snostorm Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago suburb, IL, USA Posts: 1,535	Originally posted by hnikesch Scott can you extent the lens to working position with the hood reversed and can you zoom it with the hood reversed for use in shade. Hi Hans, With the hood reversed, it covers the rubber part of the zoom ring with the lens in storage position. You could rotate the ring by gripping the metal lower part, but it's very difficult. I mount the hood in its normal position right after mounting the lens to the body and just leave it there until I change to another lens. I don't use protective filters, so hoods are my first line of protection for the front elements of my lenses. Scott

05-11-2013, 02:29 AM	#30
drougge Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Malmö Photos: Gallery Posts: 787	I assume it's the same size as my JJC hood, so I'll give a second opinion. Getting the lens out of storage position and using it with the hood reversed is perfectly doable, getting it back in storage position a little harder but not really a problem. At least when I just tried, I always leave the hood on and facing forward. (I never use protective filters and rarely use caps on lenses with hoods.)

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