Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR · 03:14 PM

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Beach Camera is selling them for US$ 129 free shipping!

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Pentax Da 18 55mm F 3 5 5 6 Al Weather Resistant Lens 027075154407 | eBay

Adam · 02-13-2013, 03:17 PM

The product description refers to the 18-55 AL, AL II, and AL WR. I wish they'd make it clear what they're selling...

calsan · 02-13-2013, 06:03 PM

I wish they ONLY made the WR. That would make sense.

Adam · 02-13-2013, 06:09 PM

As far as Pentax goes, both the original and the mark II kit lens is discontinued. It's just the DA L plastic version and the DA WR now. Maybe the beach camera listing is simply a copy-and-paste of an earlier kit lens sale with a little bit of editing here and there, which would account for the errors.

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stormtech · 02-13-2013, 07:09 PM

Questionable seller plus a questionable item description equals avoid.

For $30 more you can be sure of what you are getting from one of our most reputable vendors - why oh why take such a chance....??

Ducky62 · 02-13-2013, 07:28 PM

Quote:

For $30 more you can be sure of what you are getting from one of our most reputable vendors - why oh why take such a chance....??

Who has 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR lenses for $159?

stormtech · 02-13-2013, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by Ducky62

Who has 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR lenses for $159?

Like with many items at Adorama, you need to put the item in your cart to see the discounted price:

Pentax SMCP-DA 18mm-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Weather Resistant AF Lens #21880 21880

dltorre · 02-13-2013, 10:01 PM

The following items have been shipped:
Item Code
Item Description
Qty
PKDA1855AL
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Weather Resistant Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Camera

1

Well this is the last part of the shipping confirmation I received in the email.
Hope everything is fine, I will let you guy know when I receive the lens and post pictures.

Thanks for your imputs

vodanh1982 · 02-15-2013, 05:10 PM

Wow, I did not know I need to put items in cart to see discounted price. Should I put all lenses in cart and keep checking it everyday?

dltorre · 02-19-2013, 02:53 PM

Received today all looks good!
Thanks Beach Camera
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stormtech · 02-19-2013, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by dltorre

Received today all looks good!
Thanks Beach Camera
Attachment 160342

Well good for you! Glad it worked out.

I see they must have caught their mistake as the price in the ebay link is now $196.95 - you got a great deal!

JinDesu · 02-19-2013, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

Questionable seller plus a questionable item description equals avoid.

For $30 more you can be sure of what you are getting from one of our most reputable vendors - why oh why take such a chance....??

If it's the Beach camera in NJ, it's the NJ equivalent of Adorama. My friend often orders from them to save on NY taxes.

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02-13-2013, 10:01 PM	#8
dltorre Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 150 Original Poster	Shipping confirmation The following items have been shipped: Item Code Item Description Qty PKDA1855AL Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Weather Resistant Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Camera 1 Well this is the last part of the shipping confirmation I received in the email. Hope everything is fine, I will let you guy know when I receive the lens and post pictures. Thanks for your imputs

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	The product description refers to the 18-55 AL, AL II, and AL WR. I wish they'd make it clear what they're selling... 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:

02-13-2013, 06:03 PM	#3
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,548	I wish they ONLY made the WR. That would make sense.

02-13-2013, 06:09 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	As far as Pentax goes, both the original and the mark II kit lens is discontinued. It's just the DA L plastic version and the DA WR now. Maybe the beach camera listing is simply a copy-and-paste of an earlier kit lens sale with a little bit of editing here and there, which would account for the errors. 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:

02-13-2013, 07:09 PM	#5
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Questionable seller plus a questionable item description equals avoid. For $30 more you can be sure of what you are getting from one of our most reputable vendors - why oh why take such a chance....??

02-13-2013, 07:28 PM	#6
Ducky62 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 40	Quote: For $30 more you can be sure of what you are getting from one of our most reputable vendors - why oh why take such a chance....?? Who has 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR lenses for $159?

02-13-2013, 08:32 PM	#7
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by Ducky62 Who has 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR lenses for $159? Like with many items at Adorama, you need to put the item in your cart to see the discounted price: Pentax SMCP-DA 18mm-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Weather Resistant AF Lens #21880 21880

02-15-2013, 05:10 PM	#9
vodanh1982 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 126	Wow, I did not know I need to put items in cart to see discounted price. Should I put all lenses in cart and keep checking it everyday?

02-19-2013, 02:53 PM	#10
dltorre Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 150 Original Poster	Received today all looks good! Thanks Beach Camera

02-19-2013, 02:57 PM	#11
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by dltorre Received today all looks good! Thanks Beach Camera Attachment 160342 Well good for you! Glad it worked out. I see they must have caught their mistake as the price in the ebay link is now $196.95 - you got a great deal!

02-19-2013, 03:14 PM	#12
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by stormtech Questionable seller plus a questionable item description equals avoid. For $30 more you can be sure of what you are getting from one of our most reputable vendors - why oh why take such a chance....?? If it's the Beach camera in NJ, it's the NJ equivalent of Adorama. My friend often orders from them to save on NY taxes.