Canadian Prices up already! Holy crap!

sebberry · 03-28-2009, 07:48 PM

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Bought a 50mm f/1.4 a week ago for $199 and it is still listed for that price from a local retail chain.

Sodbuster · 03-28-2009, 10:18 PM

How about on the 18-250?

**rparmar** · 03-29-2009, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by David Whiteley

Stratford is London-ish.

Well, to you folk way up in the Gatineau, sure, most everything in the south is London-ish.

Sean Nelson · 03-29-2009, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by Sodbuster

How about on the 18-250?

As I understand it the 18-250 is discontinued, so all the stuff in the retail chain has presumably already been purchased from Pentax Japan and therefore the price should be stable.

beaumont · 03-30-2009, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by Sodbuster
How about on the 18-250?

I saw that London Drugs in Edmonton has it at a reasonable price...

cwood · 03-30-2009, 08:12 PM

I bought the DA*200 on the 23rd for $769 and the cheapest I can find it for now is $869

daacon · 03-31-2009, 08:54 AM

I just checked Camera Canada which use to be realtively cheap and a good reputation ...
Pentax
50-135mm f2.8 smc DA* ED (IF) SDM Lens
Price: $1,742.40 CDN

OMG

legacyb4 · 03-31-2009, 09:59 AM

Broadway Camera in Vancouver shows C$919 for the DA* 50-135.

Pentax smc DA * 50-135mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM : Broadway Camera, Your Specialty Camera Store in Vancouver B.C, Canada.

but they don't have stock so my guess is that price won't be there after tomorrow.

daacon · 03-31-2009, 10:21 AM

I fortunatley have one - and I paid about $700 US when the Cdn Dollar was almost at par ....

I think any LBA I have will be limited to the Market Place or if I happen to in the US ... my DA*50-135 has appreciated more in 6 monhts than my entire retirement portfolio has in 10 years

(really that is not something I should be laughing at .....)

WaterDog · 03-31-2009, 03:42 PM

This will bring tears...

I just checked the Vistek site now that their store is closed for the day. Their list price on a DA* 50-135mm f2.8 has jumped from $999.99 to $1,799.99! Egad.

Pentax DA* 50-135mm f2.8 listing at Vistek.ca

**ManuH** · 03-31-2009, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by Sodbuster

How about on the 18-250?

The Tamron 18-250 for Pentax is now listed for 850$ at Vistek. I bought it there for 550$ in sept. 07 ...

Kei · 03-31-2009, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by ManuH

The Tamron 18-250 for Pentax is now listed for 850$ at Vistek. I bought it there for 550$ in sept. 07 ...

$850 for the 18-250!! Holy this is bad. I bought mine for ~$550 when I got the K200d last June. I love the lens but I really don't see it being worth that much.

farfisa · 04-01-2009, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by WaterDog

This will bring tears...

I just checked the Vistek site now that their store is closed for the day. Their list price on a DA* 50-135mm f2.8 has jumped from $999.99 to $1,799.99! Egad.

Pentax DA* 50-135mm f2.8 listing at Vistek.ca

Yep Henry's is up too now. Yikes! The spree is over!

I saw these on eBay from some seller in Sask--no affiliation with the seller, but looks like no taxes either?

Pentax smc DA 50-135mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM Lens BLOWOUT! - (eBay.ca item 160325438545 end time 01-May-09 01:33:00 EDT)

[edit--$670 US BIN for that eBay link]

Last time I was in Henry's Toronto store they had 2 16-50's and 1 50-135--their prices are still low on the used ones and they have a 90-day warranty (in case a "used" 16-50 is a really a "screwed" 16-50):
http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HenrysItemSearch?storeId=100...imageField.x=0

panoguy · 04-01-2009, 11:16 AM

Well, we knew it was coming... but I really feel sorry for those Pentax users that do not frequent this forum. They'll switch to N***n now because the same lenses are cheaper! (Or is SDM and a rubber gasket worth $750?)

Glad I ordered my 50-135 last week at the old price... now if it only would arrive and put my mind at ease!

Samsungian · 04-01-2009, 12:06 PM

I hope it works out for you.

I read somewhere, maybe in another thread in here that any pentax lens not in dealers hands on 3-31-09 or "backordered", the old price would not be honored. Nikon did same thing on their late 2008-2009 country by country price increases, in not honoring both unpaid and paid for backorders. Last Fall canon did simialar except they cancelled all orders not deliverable before price increase and made dealers get back inline to reorder. Canon did a 3% price increase, not the 18% to 40% Nikon and Pentax are implementing.

I think Pentax thinks 50-135mm 2.8 SDM is really a "75-202mm" 2.8 and the now want to price it accordingly. $1750 Canadian is insane money for it , or Loonies. But its likely one of pentax best SDM so maybe they just want top dollar for it? After conversion my Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS purchase from March 2008 ran me same money as 50-135mm 2.8 SDM is priced at today. and my IS 200mm has 200mm reach ,not 135mm cropped edges, isolated view "202mm"

I've heard nothing about Pentax USA price increases. Pentax is doing a great job remaining quiet if a 40% price increase is due here too.

Houses are cheaper, cars are cheaper, computers are cheaper, yet camera equiptment is more expensive. I sure don't want to spend 40% more on something I haven't bought up till now.

Originally posted by panoguy

Well, we knew it was coming... but I really feel sorry for those Pentax users that do not frequent this forum. They'll switch to N***n now because the same lenses are cheaper! (Or is SDM and a rubber gasket worth $750?)

Glad I ordered my 50-135 last week at the old price... now if it only would arrive and put my mind at ease!

03-31-2009, 03:42 PM	#115
WaterDog New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Burlington, Canada Posts: 19	*DA 50-135mm f2.8 Price Up 80%** This will bring tears... I just checked the Vistek site now that their store is closed for the day. Their list price on a DA* 50-135mm f2.8 has jumped from $999.99 to $1,799.99! Egad. Pentax DA* 50-135mm f2.8 listing at Vistek.ca

04-01-2009, 11:16 AM	#119
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Well, we knew it was coming... but I really feel sorry for those Pentax users that do not frequent this forum. They'll switch to N*n now because the same lenses are cheaper*! (Or is SDM and a rubber gasket worth $750?) Glad I ordered my 50-135 last week at the old* price... now if it only would arrive and put my mind at ease! Last edited by panoguy; 04-01-2009 at 11:19 AM. Reason: sdm comment

04-01-2009, 12:06 PM	#120
Samsungian Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado USA Posts: 1,337	I read Canadian backorders will not be fullfilled at 3-31-09 price I hope it works out for you. I read somewhere, maybe in another thread in here that any pentax lens not in dealers hands on 3-31-09 or "backordered", the old price would not be honored. Nikon did same thing on their late 2008-2009 country by country price increases, in not honoring both unpaid and paid for backorders. Last Fall canon did simialar except they cancelled all orders not deliverable before price increase and made dealers get back inline to reorder. Canon did a 3% price increase, not the 18% to 40% Nikon and Pentax are implementing. I think Pentax thinks 50-135mm 2.8 SDM is really a "75-202mm" 2.8 and the now want to price it accordingly. $1750 Canadian is insane money for it , or Loonies. But its likely one of pentax best SDM so maybe they just want top dollar for it? After conversion my Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS purchase from March 2008 ran me same money as 50-135mm 2.8 SDM is priced at today. and my IS 200mm has 200mm reach ,not 135mm cropped edges, isolated view "202mm" I've heard nothing about Pentax USA price increases. Pentax is doing a great job remaining quiet if a 40% price increase is due here too. Houses are cheaper, cars are cheaper, computers are cheaper, yet camera equiptment is more expensive. I sure don't want to spend 40% more on something I haven't bought up till now. Originally posted by panoguy Well, we knew it was coming... but I really feel sorry for those Pentax users that do not frequent this forum. They'll switch to N*n now because the same lenses are cheaper*! (Or is SDM and a rubber gasket worth $750?) Glad I ordered my 50-135 last week at the old* price... now if it only would arrive and put my mind at ease!

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03-28-2009, 07:48 PM	#106
sebberry Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Frozen white North Photos: Albums Posts: 1,135	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. Bought a 50mm f/1.4 a week ago for $199 and it is still listed for that price from a local retail chain.

03-28-2009, 10:18 PM	#107
Sodbuster Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 109	How about on the 18-250?

03-29-2009, 06:33 AM	#108
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by David Whiteley Stratford is London-ish. Well, to you folk way up in the Gatineau, sure, most everything in the south is London-ish.

03-29-2009, 07:04 AM	#109
Sean Nelson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 353	Originally posted by Sodbuster How about on the 18-250? As I understand it the 18-250 is discontinued, so all the stuff in the retail chain has presumably already been purchased from Pentax Japan and therefore the price should be stable.

03-30-2009, 07:38 PM	#110
beaumont Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 505	Originally Posted by Sodbuster How about on the 18-250? I saw that London Drugs in Edmonton has it at a reasonable price...

03-30-2009, 08:12 PM	#111
cwood Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 851	I bought the DA*200 on the 23rd for $769 and the cheapest I can find it for now is $869

03-31-2009, 08:54 AM	#112
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	I just checked Camera Canada which use to be realtively cheap and a good reputation ... Pentax 50-135mm f2.8 smc DA* ED (IF) SDM Lens Price: $1,742.40 CDN OMG

03-31-2009, 09:59 AM	#113
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	Broadway Camera in Vancouver shows C$919 for the DA* 50-135. Pentax smc DA * 50-135mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM : Broadway Camera, Your Specialty Camera Store in Vancouver B.C, Canada. but they don't have stock so my guess is that price won't be there after tomorrow.

03-31-2009, 10:21 AM	#114
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	I fortunatley have one - and I paid about $700 US when the Cdn Dollar was almost at par .... I think any LBA I have will be limited to the Market Place or if I happen to in the US ... my DA*50-135 has appreciated more in 6 monhts than my entire retirement portfolio has in 10 years (really that is not something I should be laughing at .....)

03-31-2009, 04:02 PM	#116
ManuH Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,249	Originally posted by Sodbuster How about on the 18-250? The Tamron 18-250 for Pentax is now listed for 850$ at Vistek. I bought it there for 550$ in sept. 07 ...

03-31-2009, 04:29 PM	#117
Kei Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 207	Originally posted by ManuH The Tamron 18-250 for Pentax is now listed for 850$ at Vistek. I bought it there for 550$ in sept. 07 ... $850 for the 18-250!! Holy this is bad. I bought mine for ~$550 when I got the K200d last June. I love the lens but I really don't see it being worth that much.

04-01-2009, 07:10 AM	#118
farfisa Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274 Original Poster	Originally posted by WaterDog This will bring tears... I just checked the Vistek site now that their store is closed for the day. Their list price on a DA* 50-135mm f2.8 has jumped from $999.99 to $1,799.99! Egad. Pentax DA* 50-135mm f2.8 listing at Vistek.ca Yep Henry's is up too now. Yikes! The spree is over! I saw these on eBay from some seller in Sask--no affiliation with the seller, but looks like no taxes either? Pentax smc DA 50-135mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM Lens BLOWOUT! - (eBay.ca item 160325438545 end time 01-May-09 01:33:00 EDT) [edit--$670 US BIN for that eBay link] Last time I was in Henry's Toronto store they had 2 16-50's and 1 50-135--their prices are still low on the used ones and they have a 90-day warranty (in case a "used" 16-50 is a really a "screwed" 16-50): http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HenrysItemSearch?storeId=100...imageField.x=0