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sharpshoota · 11-28-2006, 08:14 AM

Why is it so hard to get a 50mm 1.4 lens. No one seems to have one. Anyone know where I could find one?

roy · 11-28-2006, 08:41 AM

eekbay
90% of my gear came from there.. just know what you are buying..

davemdsn · 11-28-2006, 08:57 AM

There is a shop in town (Boise, Idaho) that has at least one, maybe more. I think they are asking full price for it though. $299. They don't show it on their web site but I just saw it yesterday.

Idahocamera.com ~ 1-877-323-8734 if you want to e-mail them about it.

slip · 11-28-2006, 09:06 AM

Henry's Photo - Video - Digital

but it is buy special order

roscot · 11-28-2006, 11:19 AM

B&H usually gets them, but it is spotty. You just have to keep checking and jump on one when they show in stock.

I know this doesn't help if you need one now, but I think Pentax is trying to deplete their inventory of FA50 f1.4s in anticipation of the new DA55 due out next year.

Adam · 11-28-2006, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by roscot

I know this doesn't help if you need one now, but I think Pentax is trying to deplete their inventory of FA50 f1.4s in anticipation of the new DA55 due out next year.

I don't think so, since DA can't replace FA on film bodies...

You can get the lens new from Pentax's site, buy they're pricey.

Harald · 11-28-2006, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by Mo

I don't think so, since DA can't replace FA on film bodies...

You can get the lens new from Pentax's site, buy they're pricey.

Are you sure? I do not think they are supporting film bodies anymore.

They who have ones (any?) are obviously selling last production run now and new lenses will replace it next year.

I tried to get one this autum and was even willing to pay full price but couldnt find any dealer having it or capable to get one by ordering it from Pentax.. Found one almost new one from eekbay and paid very salty price for it....

Adam · 11-28-2006, 01:34 PM

I just checked Pentax's site, and it's in stock. They'd better not stop supporting film!

See the second page of SLR lenses in their store: https://pc-wweb.pentax.com/scripts/wgate/zw20_pc/!?~language=en&~Okcode=star...rea=0000000001

davemdsn · 11-28-2006, 11:48 PM

I heard from a Pentax rep about two years ago that the FA50 f1.4 was discontinued. Then three weeks ago I heard from a new Pentax rep that they had to put it back into production because of demand. The store here couldn't get any for a long time and now they have several.

11-28-2006, 08:14 AM	#1
sharpshoota Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 107	Just got K10D but.... Why is it so hard to get a 50mm 1.4 lens. No one seems to have one. Anyone know where I could find one?

11-28-2006, 01:00 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by roscot I know this doesn't help if you need one now, but I think Pentax is trying to deplete their inventory of FA50 f1.4s in anticipation of the new DA55 due out next year. I don't think so, since DA can't replace FA on film bodies... You can get the lens new from Pentax's site, buy they're pricey. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

11-28-2006, 01:34 PM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I just checked Pentax's site, and it's in stock. They'd better not stop supporting film! See the second page of SLR lenses in their store: https://pc-wweb.pentax.com/scripts/wgate/zw20_pc/!?~language=en&~Okcode=star...rea=0000000001 Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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davemdsn Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,413	There is a shop in town (Boise, Idaho) that has at least one, maybe more. I think they are asking full price for it though. $299. They don't show it on their web site but I just saw it yesterday. Idahocamera.com ~ 1-877-323-8734 if you want to e-mail them about it.

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Harald Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 259	Originally posted by Mo I don't think so, since DA can't replace FA on film bodies... You can get the lens new from Pentax's site, buy they're pricey. Are you sure? I do not think they are supporting film bodies anymore. They who have ones (any?) are obviously selling last production run now and new lenses will replace it next year. I tried to get one this autum and was even willing to pay full price but couldnt find any dealer having it or capable to get one by ordering it from Pentax.. Found one almost new one from eekbay and paid very salty price for it....

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davemdsn Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,413	I heard from a Pentax rep about two years ago that the FA50 f1.4 was discontinued. Then three weeks ago I heard from a new Pentax rep that they had to put it back into production because of demand. The store here couldn't get any for a long time and now they have several.

Just got K10D but....

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