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06-02-2021, 08:52 PM - 1 Like   #1
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Hello and any news about the smc Pentax-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 Lens

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I'm am overjoyed to return to the Pentax family. I recently purchased the KP (for an amazing price at Adorama) and I am having a great time testing my rig with a used kit lens and the many manual lens that I own from my life as an amateur black and white film photographer from the late 1970's to the early 2000's. (ME Super and MX cameras)


This Forum has already helped me learn a lot about digital photography in a short amount of time and I am looking forward to growing in this field/art.

I do have on question that I hope someone may have an answer, I ordered the Pentax-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 lens two month ago which was listed as back ordered. I am a patience person and I am willing to wait if the lens will eventually come. Does anyone know if this lens is still in production and is being impact by the COVID-19 public health crisis? Or is Pentax done making this lens? Thanks in advance for your help.

06-02-2021, 09:08 PM - 1 Like   #2
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Hi and welcome from New Zealand.

Adorama is usually pretty good to deal with (I've bought from them myself) so I would reach out to them and ask about an estimated date.
Back-ordered does not usually mean "discontinued."

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The lens road map shows it as a current lens. See: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/lens/images/K_Mount_Lens.pdf
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it is in stock and available in Australia

06-03-2021, 04:15 AM - 1 Like   #5
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Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland, enjoy that new lens once you get hands on
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No word that it has been discontinued or even rumor of a replacement so I would think just supply issues.

Amazon says delivery "June 23- July 1". B&H says "special order 2 to 4 weeks". Adorama just says "Backorder". So clearly in the US it is out of stock right now.

I agree with Mark, reach out to Adorama and ask what they think. They will have the best information on delivery dates. COVID has messed up supply chains globally for a lot of things.
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Welcome to the forum and greetings from Greece. Hope you get your hands on your lens ASAP.

06-15-2021, 10:24 PM   #8
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Thank you everyone for the info and warm welcome. I recently purchased the DA★ 55mm F1.4 and love it .. This should tie me over and pair well with the zoom (when I finally get it)
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Congrats! You will enjoy that lens.
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I do not have the DA 55/1.4 but I do have a SMC 50/1.4 that works well on my K70 so I can imagine how the 55 will work out for you on your KP. Because my 18-135 kit lens for the K70 covers the same FL, the biggest advantage for the 50/1.4 is the larger aperture and improved bokeh. The con is it is a manual focus.
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Welcome to the forum. Sorry your lens seems tp be taking time. I don't think this lens is discontinued, so I guess it is just a temporary stick issue with that retailer. That lens is one I would really like to have myself.
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Hello and welcome here. I hope you'll get your lens soon. Its no wonder that the lens is hard to get since the crazyness around the world does affect all supply chains.
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