HD D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 -April, May, June, 2016, 2017, 2018

**robbiec** · 02-23-2016, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

That 15-30/2.8 is looking mighty tempting. Although big, it could potentially replace my DA15, DA21, FA*24 and F28 and leave quite a bit of width still to be explored.

Don't forget to budget in another $1000AUS or so for a nice filter kit

D1N0 · 02-23-2016, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by elpolodiablo

Just found the price of DFA*70-200 on Pentax AU website, a bit ouch...

https://pentax.com.au/products/21330

PENTAX-D FA 70-200MM F2.8 ED
$2,909.50

still 90 euro cheaper than €1999,- But the latest Canon is €2389 over here (2100 street) and the Latest Nikon is €2500

noelpolar · 03-01-2016, 07:16 PM - **1 Like**

So glad I bought my sigma 70-200 when I did.....dollar wise ($1,100aus)

rawr · 03-01-2016, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

So glad I bought my sigma 70-200 when I did.....dollar wise ($1,100aus)

Me too. My Sigma 70-200 HSM II cost me, if I recall, $569 when DCW were clearing stock of that lens.

Simen1 · 03-02-2016, 02:46 AM

Me too. I got the HSM II version for 3700 NOK, about 427 USD at the current rate. Probably around 600 USD back then.

Eebll · 03-02-2016, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by elpolodiablo

Just found the price of DFA*70-200 on Pentax AU website, a bit ouch...

https://pentax.com.au/products/21330

PENTAX-D FA 70-200MM F2.8 ED
$2,909.50

Just ordered mine from Camera Electronics here in Perth, $2,530.00 all up.

Paul the Sunman · 03-02-2016, 12:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Eebll

Just ordered mine from Camera Electronics here in Perth, $2,530.00 all up.

$2499 at camera-warehouse and dirtcheapcameras.

**gaweidert** · 03-03-2016, 05:22 AM

In the US the price collapse on the 150-450 lens is nothing short of incredible. As an early adopter of that it smarts. Does anyone think that there will be similar drop in the 70-200 lens within 8 months of availability?

**jatrax** · 03-03-2016, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by gaweidert

In the US the price collapse on the 150-450 lens is nothing short of incredible. As an early adopter of that it smarts. Does anyone think that there will be similar drop in the 70-200 lens within 8 months of availability?

Yep. Quite confident of that. Ricoh is (IMHO) learning the market and starting very high on everything. They then watch the sales numbers, play with pricing until they reach the most profitable level of sales that still moves the volume they want. These (150-450 and 70-200) are completely new products being dropped into a vacuum. The initial demand will be high and so will the price. When volume of sales slack the price will drop to maintain that volume.
Perhaps a bit mercenary on Ricoh's part, but smart business when you really do not have any track record to go on.

Kunzite · 03-03-2016, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by gaweidert

In the US the price collapse on the 150-450 lens is nothing short of incredible.

It's pointless if they don't drop the price in Europe, too.

**Rondec** · 03-03-2016, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by gaweidert

In the US the price collapse on the 150-450 lens is nothing short of incredible. As an early adopter of that it smarts. Does anyone think that there will be similar drop in the 70-200 lens within 8 months of availability?

My guess is that there is a certain target that they want to hit with each lens and they will drop their prices till they see that level of sales. I would not be surprised if we see it running right around 2000 when all is said and done.

D1N0 · 03-03-2016, 09:13 AM

The price drop will not happen in Europe

Zygonyx · 03-03-2016, 09:30 AM

It already happenned significantly for the 150-450.

Kunzite · 03-03-2016, 09:49 AM

What happened and, more importantly, where?

Zygonyx · 03-03-2016, 09:57 AM

Price drop, in my country.

02-23-2016, 07:11 AM	#152
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by elpolodiablo Just found the price of DFA70-200 on Pentax AU website, a bit ouch... https://pentax.com.au/products/21330 PENTAX-D FA 70-200MM F2.8 ED $2,909.50 still 90 euro cheaper than €1999,- But the latest Canon is €2389 over here (2100 street) and the Latest Nikon is €2500 Last edited by D1N0; 02-23-2016 at 07:17 AM.*

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robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock That 15-30/2.8 is looking mighty tempting. Although big, it could potentially replace my DA15, DA21, FA*24 and F28 and leave quite a bit of width still to be explored. Don't forget to budget in another $1000AUS or so for a nice filter kit

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rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by noelpolar So glad I bought my sigma 70-200 when I did.....dollar wise ($1,100aus) Me too. My Sigma 70-200 HSM II cost me, if I recall, $569 when DCW were clearing stock of that lens.

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Eebll Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 105	Originally posted by elpolodiablo Just found the price of DFA*70-200 on Pentax AU website, a bit ouch... https://pentax.com.au/products/21330 PENTAX-D FA 70-200MM F2.8 ED $2,909.50 Just ordered mine from Camera Electronics here in Perth, $2,530.00 all up.

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by gaweidert In the US the price collapse on the 150-450 lens is nothing short of incredible. As an early adopter of that it smarts. Does anyone think that there will be similar drop in the 70-200 lens within 8 months of availability? Yep. Quite confident of that. Ricoh is (IMHO) learning the market and starting very high on everything. They then watch the sales numbers, play with pricing until they reach the most profitable level of sales that still moves the volume they want. These (150-450 and 70-200) are completely new products being dropped into a vacuum. The initial demand will be high and so will the price. When volume of sales slack the price will drop to maintain that volume. Perhaps a bit mercenary on Ricoh's part, but smart business when you really do not have any track record to go on.

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Originally posted by gaweidert In the US the price collapse on the 150-450 lens is nothing short of incredible. As an early adopter of that it smarts. Does anyone think that there will be similar drop in the 70-200 lens within 8 months of availability? My guess is that there is a certain target that they want to hit with each lens and they will drop their prices till they see that level of sales. I would not be surprised if we see it running right around 2000 when all is said and done.

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03-03-2016, 09:13 AM	#162
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	The price drop will not happen in Europe

03-03-2016, 09:30 AM	#163
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	It already happenned significantly for the 150-450.

03-03-2016, 09:49 AM	#164
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	What happened and, more importantly, where?

03-03-2016, 09:57 AM	#165
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	Price drop, in my country.