So Little News, So Many Rumors: 15mm LTD announced $650 USA

Samsungian · 03-02-2009, 03:15 PM

Heres a bit of news with specs, pics & prices:

Pentax announces 15mm DA lens: Digital Photography Review

onesidedcoin · 03-02-2009, 03:18 PM

I was looking forward to this lens but the pricing is out of my range.

ewalk · 03-02-2009, 03:22 PM

Wow, that's a bit high - I was hoping for around $400 - which I'm sure in about 6-12 months, it will be.

mattdm · 03-02-2009, 03:25 PM

Presuming the price falls in a year or so as it has with prior Pentax lenses, the price looks about right in line.

legacyb4 · 03-02-2009, 03:54 PM

Nice to see the "new" Limiteds have got the range covered: 15mm, 21mm, 35mm, 40mm, 70mm!

Kei · 03-02-2009, 03:56 PM

Ouch! $650 USD...with the CDN exchange rate down the toilet its way out of my reach. I will get it right away if its about the same price as the DA 35 ltd. Oh well.....back to the waiting game...

cousinsane · 03-02-2009, 04:00 PM

When the DA35 first came out, I remember it had a MSRP of around $600. Within a year, you could get it from prodigital2000 for $300. Hope the DA15 will follow a similar trend.

RaduA · 03-02-2009, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by mattdm

Presuming the price falls in a year or so as it has with prior Pentax lenses, the price looks about right in line.

Yes, but only if the Euro and USD gain something to the Yen. Otherwise we will all (EU and N.A. and most likely Aus) pay more for most lenses.

Radu

fejker · 03-02-2009, 04:04 PM

If it's better than the DA 12-24 ... which I think it is ... I'm willing to replace my zoom for another ltd.

That's a very likely scenario, because this lens is probably as sweet as it looks.

The price hit me too but it will go down, no doubt.

Timarete · 03-02-2009, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by cousinsane

When the DA35 first came out, I remember it had a MSRP of around $600. Within a year, you could get it from prodigital2000 for $300. Hope the DA15 will follow a similar trend.

Isn't that one of those bait-and-switch scam sites?

nostatic · 03-02-2009, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by Timarete

Isn't that one of those bait-and-switch scam sites?

Nope. I bought a Km from them - no issues.

NewRsoul · 03-02-2009, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by Timarete

Isn't that one of those bait-and-switch scam sites?

No, I imported a 40 Ltd excellent price and service.

Albert Siegel · 03-02-2009, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by Timarete

Isn't that one of those bait-and-switch scam sites?

Not at all. They are wonderful to buy from and have prices that can't be beat for new gear. Very friendly too.

**GaryM** · 03-02-2009, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by ewalk

Wow, that's a bit high - I was hoping for around $400 - which I'm sure in about 6-12 months, it will be.

That's MSRP - the street price will be lower. This is cheaper than I was expecting, so I'm pleased and ready to buy.

grainbelt · 03-02-2009, 04:39 PM

Given that the 16-45 is supposed to be nearly distortion free on the wide end, can someone explain the rationale of a prime that is 1mm wider, no faster, and twice the cost?

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03-02-2009, 03:18 PM	#2
onesidedcoin New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20	I was looking forward to this lens but the pricing is out of my range.

03-02-2009, 03:22 PM	#3
ewalk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 316	Wow, that's a bit high - I was hoping for around $400 - which I'm sure in about 6-12 months, it will be.

03-02-2009, 03:25 PM	#4
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Presuming the price falls in a year or so as it has with prior Pentax lenses, the price looks about right in line.

03-02-2009, 03:54 PM	#5
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	Nice to see the "new" Limiteds have got the range covered: 15mm, 21mm, 35mm, 40mm, 70mm!

03-02-2009, 03:56 PM	#6
Kei Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 207	Ouch! $650 USD...with the CDN exchange rate down the toilet its way out of my reach. I will get it right away if its about the same price as the DA 35 ltd. Oh well.....back to the waiting game...

03-02-2009, 04:00 PM	#7
cousinsane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: madison Posts: 239	When the DA35 first came out, I remember it had a MSRP of around $600. Within a year, you could get it from prodigital2000 for $300. Hope the DA15 will follow a similar trend.

03-02-2009, 04:01 PM	#8
RaduA Guest	Originally posted by mattdm Presuming the price falls in a year or so as it has with prior Pentax lenses, the price looks about right in line. Yes, but only if the Euro and USD gain something to the Yen. Otherwise we will all (EU and N.A. and most likely Aus) pay more for most lenses. Radu

03-02-2009, 04:04 PM	#9
fejker Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 258	If it's better than the DA 12-24 ... which I think it is ... I'm willing to replace my zoom for another ltd. That's a very likely scenario, because this lens is probably as sweet as it looks. The price hit me too but it will go down, no doubt.

03-02-2009, 04:13 PM	#10
Timarete Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 49	Originally posted by cousinsane When the DA35 first came out, I remember it had a MSRP of around $600. Within a year, you could get it from prodigital2000 for $300. Hope the DA15 will follow a similar trend. Isn't that one of those bait-and-switch scam sites?

03-02-2009, 04:17 PM	#11
nostatic Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: socal Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,575	Originally posted by Timarete Isn't that one of those bait-and-switch scam sites? Nope. I bought a Km from them - no issues.

03-02-2009, 04:18 PM	#12
NewRsoul Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 81	Originally posted by Timarete Isn't that one of those bait-and-switch scam sites? No, I imported a 40 Ltd excellent price and service.

03-02-2009, 04:24 PM	#13
Albert Siegel Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 372	Originally posted by Timarete Isn't that one of those bait-and-switch scam sites? Not at all. They are wonderful to buy from and have prices that can't be beat for new gear. Very friendly too.

03-02-2009, 04:30 PM	#14
GaryM Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montclair, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 426	Originally posted by ewalk Wow, that's a bit high - I was hoping for around $400 - which I'm sure in about 6-12 months, it will be. That's MSRP - the street price will be lower. This is cheaper than I was expecting, so I'm pleased and ready to buy.

03-02-2009, 04:39 PM	#15
grainbelt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Albums Posts: 587	Given that the 16-45 is supposed to be nearly distortion free on the wide end, can someone explain the rationale of a prime that is 1mm wider, no faster, and twice the cost?