Amazon showing DA 35/2.4 as discontinued

**zzaletel** · 07-24-2015, 10:32 AM

Discuss -
http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-21987-Digital-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B0042RTQPC/

**jatrax** · 07-24-2015, 10:52 AM

That is not Amazon, it is "sold by Another Deal Site and fulfilled by Amazon". Sellers on Amazon often do this thinking it will stir up sales as panicked buyers rush to get the "discontinued" item.

Someone posts a similar "discontinued" lens here just about every week.

**boriscleto** · 07-24-2015, 10:52 AM

This sort of thing comes up every few weeks. Just search for those threads.

Wolfeye · 07-24-2015, 11:37 AM

As the only affordable "normal" lens Pentax makes for their APS-C bodies, that only makes sense if they want to introduce a new one. Maybe with a decent aperture like 1.8 instead of the pathetic 2.4 on this lens.

Besides, it won't work on the K-50, according to Amazon. What a joke.

Last edited by Wolfeye; 07-24-2015 at 11:42 AM.

**zzaletel** · 07-24-2015, 12:15 PM

Whoops - my bad - saw the Prime and fulfilled by Amazon and was led astray.

lytrytyr · 07-24-2015, 04:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wolfeye

Maybe with a decent aperture like 1.8 instead of the pathetic 2.4 on this lens.

Wow, "decent" to "pathetic" in just 1EV?

**zzaletel** · 07-24-2015, 04:45 PM

35/0.9 or bust!

K David · 07-24-2015, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by zzaletel

35/0.9 or bust!

0.9? Forget it. They used to make x-ray lenses with a ~0.55 maximum. 55/0.55 or I switch to Ricoh cameras!

Actually, that would be a pretty amazing looking lens, wouldn't it.

lytrytyr · 07-24-2015, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by zzaletel

35/0.9 or bust!

Here's the MFT version:

25 mm F 0,95 Nokton

reh321 · 07-25-2015, 06:34 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

That is not Amazon, it is "sold by Another Deal Site and fulfilled by Amazon". Sellers on Amazon often do this thinking it will stir up sales as panicked buyers rush to get the "discontinued" item.

Someone posts a similar "discontinued" lens here just about every week.

Just as sellers on eBay routinely use words like "rare" ... even if three identical ones are currently listed there!

Na Horuk · 07-25-2015, 06:55 AM

Meh, I ignore all "discontinued" warnings unless they are from a direct, official source.

Originally posted by Wolfeye

Maybe with a decent aperture like 1.8 instead of the pathetic 2.4 on this lens.

Its called the FA 35mm f2.0, and its still available as new in many stores. And the FA 31mm ltd is close.

mee · 07-25-2015, 07:02 AM

We almost need a catch page when people type 'discontinued', during drafting of a new thread, here that explains that the item in question is not discontinued and not to worry about it.. haha It seems we do get these threads every few weeks with someone seeing the word 'discontinued' and then we have a long drawn out 'discussion' that ends up debating if the Pentax product manager is wearing a grey colored jacket or a steel colored jacket and the nuances of shades and how that determines whether or not Pentax is doooomed.

**hjoseph7** · 07-25-2015, 07:10 AM

Amazon need to take control of their website, there is too much of this type of thing going on...

Wolfeye · 07-25-2015, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by reh321

Just as sellers on eBay routinely use words like "rare" ... even if three identical ones are currently listed there!

You forgot the "cheap" part. Those are expensive lenses. Nikon sells theirs for $199 and it's faster.

stevebrot · 07-25-2015, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by zzaletel

Whoops - my bad - saw the Prime and fulfilled by Amazon and was led astray.

Yep! "Fulfilled by Amazon" only means that the seller uses an Amazon warehouse and shipping for their inventory.

Steve

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	That is not Amazon, it is "sold by Another Deal Site and fulfilled by Amazon". Sellers on Amazon often do this thinking it will stir up sales as panicked buyers rush to get the "discontinued" item. Someone posts a similar "discontinued" lens here just about every week.

07-24-2015, 10:52 AM	#3
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,473	This sort of thing comes up every few weeks. Just search for those threads.

07-24-2015, 11:37 AM	#4
Wolfeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 782	As the only affordable "normal" lens Pentax makes for their APS-C bodies, that only makes sense if they want to introduce a new one. Maybe with a decent aperture like 1.8 instead of the pathetic 2.4 on this lens. Besides, it won't work on the K-50, according to Amazon. What a joke. Last edited by Wolfeye; 07-24-2015 at 11:42 AM.

07-24-2015, 12:15 PM	#5
zzaletel Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 525 Original Poster	Whoops - my bad - saw the Prime and fulfilled by Amazon and was led astray.

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lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Wolfeye Maybe with a decent aperture like 1.8 instead of the pathetic 2.4 on this lens. Wow, "decent" to "pathetic" in just 1EV?

07-24-2015, 04:45 PM	#7
zzaletel Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 525 Original Poster	35/0.9 or bust!

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K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	Originally posted by zzaletel 35/0.9 or bust! 0.9? Forget it. They used to make x-ray lenses with a ~0.55 maximum. 55/0.55 or I switch to Ricoh cameras! Actually, that would be a pretty amazing looking lens, wouldn't it.

07-24-2015, 05:39 PM	#9
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by zzaletel 35/0.9 or bust! Here's the MFT version: 25 mm F 0,95 Nokton

07-25-2015, 06:34 AM	#10
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by jatrax That is not Amazon, it is "sold by Another Deal Site and fulfilled by Amazon". Sellers on Amazon often do this thinking it will stir up sales as panicked buyers rush to get the "discontinued" item. Someone posts a similar "discontinued" lens here just about every week. Just as sellers on eBay routinely use words like "rare" ... even if three identical ones are currently listed there!

07-25-2015, 06:55 AM	#11
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Meh, I ignore all "discontinued" warnings unless they are from a direct, official source. Originally posted by Wolfeye Maybe with a decent aperture like 1.8 instead of the pathetic 2.4 on this lens. Its called the FA 35mm f2.0, and its still available as new in many stores. And the FA 31mm ltd is close.

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07-25-2015, 07:02 AM	#12
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	We almost need a catch page when people type 'discontinued', during drafting of a new thread, here that explains that the item in question is not discontinued and not to worry about it.. haha It seems we do get these threads every few weeks with someone seeing the word 'discontinued' and then we have a long drawn out 'discussion' that ends up debating if the Pentax product manager is wearing a grey colored jacket or a steel colored jacket and the nuances of shades and how that determines whether or not Pentax is doooomed.

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hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,045	Amazon need to take control of their website, there is too much of this type of thing going on...

07-25-2015, 11:04 AM	#14
Wolfeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 782	Originally posted by reh321 Just as sellers on eBay routinely use words like "rare" ... even if three identical ones are currently listed there! You forgot the "cheap" part. Those are expensive lenses. Nikon sells theirs for $199 and it's faster.

07-25-2015, 11:16 AM	#15
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by zzaletel Whoops - my bad - saw the Prime and fulfilled by Amazon and was led astray. Yep! "Fulfilled by Amazon" only means that the seller uses an Amazon warehouse and shipping for their inventory. Steve