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rburgoss · 09-26-2008, 12:55 PM

K2000 as kit only, with 18/55 and flash.

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k100d · 09-26-2008, 01:05 PM

$1500 for the 60-250?! that's even more outrageous than the number floating around before

Tom Lusk · 09-26-2008, 02:14 PM

Did you see the shipping weight of the 60-250 in the Amazon specs?

67 pounds.

That is one heavy lens.

It may be the lens costs $500. to produce, but the price has to be set at triple that because of shipping costs when dealing with such heavy glass...

Marcus · 09-26-2008, 02:34 PM

$1500 for f4?

Gimme a rebate Pentax.

omega leader · 09-26-2008, 02:40 PM

I for one don't think that price will last for long. Say 72 hours.

Venturi · 09-26-2008, 02:50 PM

It'll likely drop a bit by the time it actually hits the streets, same as the K2000 kit will I am betting.
But if it doesn't it really isn't too far off the status quo. The DA*300/4 is $1000+ and the DA*200/2.8 is just under $900. This is a constant aperture (190mm spread) zoom with SDM and o-rings. That's twice the spread of the DA*50-135mm and it pulls $750.
So while that's a big honkin' sticker on that fancy glass the projected price doesn't surprise me; just confirms my wallet doesn't think I need it.

roentarre · 09-26-2008, 02:55 PM

That price will surely drop. Sale's pitch here.

Art Vandelay II · 09-26-2008, 03:06 PM

Good grief, so much for Pentax being the budget photographers choice. $1500 for the 60-250mm? I know this is full retail, and price will eventually come down a bit, but damn. The Canon 70-200 f/4 L is only $1050 street price and it has their awesome 2 way IS built in.

$700 for the K-M is also over the top. I like that little camera, but it's no better than the Sony A200, and you can walk into any Best Buy and get the A200 with 18-70mm SDM lens for $500.

Don't even get me started on the $800 price of the 55mm prime. Seriously? Weather sealing + SDM = $600 more than the current 50mm? The only thing that really separates that lens from the Canon 50mm F/1.4 is weather sealing....and the Canon sells for $360. My head hurts now.

k100d · 09-26-2008, 04:20 PM

check out this thread if you need entertainment
Why isn't the 60-250's MSRP more?: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

k100d · 09-26-2008, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by Art Vandelay II

Good grief, so much for Pentax being the budget photographers choice. $1500 for the 60-250mm? I know this is full retail, and price will eventually come down a bit, but damn. The Canon 70-200 f/4 L is only $1050 street price and it has their awesome 2 way IS built in

exactly! i always compare this lens to the Canon. yes the canon is missing 50mm at the long end, not that big of a deal really and the IS is more effective anyways. for $1500, you could pick up an old canon body and the 70-200mm IS f4 :S

Alfisti · 09-26-2008, 07:46 PM

Price of the Hoya stuff is insane. $1500? Gimme a break, the SDM is likely slower than the USM or Nikon motor anyway. Who the hell are they kidding?

They charge a premium for SDM when the kit lenses from other marques have it and it's better anyway.

If it wasn't for the pancakes i'd be seriously considering switching at these prices.

Not to mentiuon that you can get a used 70-200 f/2.8 for $1K in other mounts.

Pentax is the new Sony.

Damn Brit · 09-26-2008, 08:37 PM

I would expect the $699 price tag to include the bigger zoom as well and a custom bag for the kit.
Prices for the lenses are ridiculous.
I don't like the way they are taking orders for these kits. If there is an initial feeding frenzy and then a price drop, a lot of new customers are going to be pissed at Pentax from the get go.
Pentax can do very well out of the K2000 if they handle it properly or they can shoot themselves in the other foot.

vinzer · 09-26-2008, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by Alfisti

Price of the Hoya stuff is insane. $1500? Gimme a break, the SDM is likely slower than the USM or Nikon motor anyway. Who the hell are they kidding?

They charge a premium for SDM when the kit lenses from other marques have it and it's better anyway.

If it wasn't for the pancakes i'd be seriously considering switching at these prices.

Not to mentiuon that you can get a used 70-200 f/2.8 for $1K in other mounts.

Pentax is the new Sony.

Keep Pentax for the pancakes then go Canon/Nikon for telephotos. Not a bad proposition.

Marcus · 09-27-2008, 05:20 AM

The Sigma 100-300 f4 is only $1100. I think that is a very fair price. And I'm calling this one in early: it'll probably be the better lens.

thibs · 09-27-2008, 06:10 AM

Originally posted by Marcus

The Sigma 100-300 f4 is only $1100. I think that is a very fair price. And I'm calling this one in early: it'll probably be the better lens.

The sigma 100-300/4 is a 3x zoom and costs $1100 and is tested.
The Pentax 60-250/4 is a 4x zoom, has dual AF, is weather sealed and costs $1500 and has neevr even been tested yet.

I'm sorry guys but I totally fail to understand your reaction.

09-26-2008, 12:55 PM	#1
rburgoss Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 972	Amazon taking orders for new stuff K2000 as kit only, with 18/55 and flash. Amazon.com: New Digital SLRs, Lenses and More from Photokina 2008 Robert B.

09-26-2008, 02:14 PM	#3
Tom Lusk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 973	Well worth it! Did you see the shipping weight of the 60-250 in the Amazon specs? 67 pounds. That is one *heavy* lens. It may be the lens costs $500. to produce, but the price has to be set at triple that because of shipping costs when dealing with such heavy glass...

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09-26-2008, 01:05 PM	#2
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	$1500 for the 60-250?! that's even more outrageous than the number floating around before

09-26-2008, 02:34 PM	#4
Marcus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 187	$1500 for f4? Gimme a rebate Pentax.

09-26-2008, 02:40 PM	#5
omega leader Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 417	I for one don't think that price will last for long. Say 72 hours.

09-26-2008, 02:50 PM	#6
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	It'll likely drop a bit by the time it actually hits the streets, same as the K2000 kit will I am betting. But if it doesn't it really isn't too far off the status quo. The DA300/4 is $1000+ and the DA200/2.8 is just under $900. This is a constant aperture (190mm spread) zoom with SDM and o-rings. That's twice the spread of the DA*50-135mm and it pulls $750. So while that's a big honkin' sticker on that fancy glass the projected price doesn't surprise me; just confirms my wallet doesn't think I need it.

09-26-2008, 02:55 PM	#7
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	That price will surely drop. Sale's pitch here.

09-26-2008, 03:06 PM	#8
Art Vandelay II Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 886	Good grief, so much for Pentax being the budget photographers choice. $1500 for the 60-250mm? I know this is full retail, and price will eventually come down a bit, but damn. The Canon 70-200 f/4 L is only $1050 street price and it has their awesome 2 way IS built in. $700 for the K-M is also over the top. I like that little camera, but it's no better than the Sony A200, and you can walk into any Best Buy and get the A200 with 18-70mm SDM lens for $500. Don't even get me started on the $800 price of the 55mm prime. Seriously? Weather sealing + SDM = $600 more than the current 50mm? The only thing that really separates that lens from the Canon 50mm F/1.4 is weather sealing....and the Canon sells for $360. My head hurts now.

09-26-2008, 04:20 PM	#9
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	check out this thread if you need entertainment Why isn't the 60-250's MSRP more?: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

09-26-2008, 04:23 PM	#10
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	Originally posted by Art Vandelay II Good grief, so much for Pentax being the budget photographers choice. $1500 for the 60-250mm? I know this is full retail, and price will eventually come down a bit, but damn. The Canon 70-200 f/4 L is only $1050 street price and it has their awesome 2 way IS built in exactly! i always compare this lens to the Canon. yes the canon is missing 50mm at the long end, not that big of a deal really and the IS is more effective anyways. for $1500, you could pick up an old canon body and the 70-200mm IS f4 :S

09-26-2008, 07:46 PM	#11
Alfisti Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto (for now) Posts: 1,748	Price of the Hoya stuff is insane. $1500? Gimme a break, the SDM is likely slower than the USM or Nikon motor anyway. Who the hell are they kidding? They charge a premium for SDM when the kit lenses from other marques have it and it's better anyway. If it wasn't for the pancakes i'd be seriously considering switching at these prices. Not to mentiuon that you can get a used 70-200 f/2.8 for $1K in other mounts. Pentax is the new Sony.

09-26-2008, 08:37 PM	#12
Damn Brit Guest	I would expect the $699 price tag to include the bigger zoom as well and a custom bag for the kit. Prices for the lenses are ridiculous. I don't like the way they are taking orders for these kits. If there is an initial feeding frenzy and then a price drop, a lot of new customers are going to be pissed at Pentax from the get go. Pentax can do very well out of the K2000 if they handle it properly or they can shoot themselves in the other foot.

09-26-2008, 10:29 PM	#13
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by Alfisti Price of the Hoya stuff is insane. $1500? Gimme a break, the SDM is likely slower than the USM or Nikon motor anyway. Who the hell are they kidding? They charge a premium for SDM when the kit lenses from other marques have it and it's better anyway. If it wasn't for the pancakes i'd be seriously considering switching at these prices. Not to mentiuon that you can get a used 70-200 f/2.8 for $1K in other mounts. Pentax is the new Sony. Keep Pentax for the pancakes then go Canon/Nikon for telephotos. Not a bad proposition.

09-27-2008, 05:20 AM	#14
Marcus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 187	The Sigma 100-300 f4 is only $1100. I think that is a very fair price. And I'm calling this one in early: it'll probably be the better lens.

09-27-2008, 06:10 AM	#15
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Marcus The Sigma 100-300 f4 is only $1100. I think that is a very fair price. And I'm calling this one in early: it'll probably be the better lens. The sigma 100-300/4 is a 3x zoom and costs $1100 and is tested. The Pentax 60-250/4 is a 4x zoom, has dual AF, is weather sealed and costs $1500 and has neevr even been tested yet. I'm sorry guys but I totally fail to understand your reaction.

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