DA 50mm 1.8 - $181.95 @ b&h and adorama...down from $246

DA 50mm 1.8 - $181.95 @ b&h and adorama...down from $246 · **3 Likes**

Pentax SMCP-DA 50mm f/1.8 Standard Lens 22177

Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Lens22177 B&H Photo Video

offer good through 31 october 2013

Adam · 08-01-2013, 12:44 AM

Great deals, I bet you this is an official rebate!

Docrwm · 08-01-2013, 04:47 AM

The lens just has not been selling at $246. It's a nice lens - glad to see it reduced.

ChristianRock · 08-01-2013, 07:30 AM

Other stores also have it, like Tristate.
Now it actually competes with Canikon. Good decision on Ricoh's part as I'm sure the rebate is their idea.
If it's until the end of October that's a good thing, gives me time to plan my purchase. But I haven't decided if I want this or the 35mm f2.4. I have a few 50mm manuals already but no 35mm... and a 35mm would be more useful indoors I think.

Docrwm · 08-01-2013, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Other stores also have it, like Tristate.
Now it actually competes with Canikon. Good decision on Ricoh's part as I'm sure the rebate is their idea.
If it's until the end of October that's a good thing, gives me time to plan my purchase. But I haven't decided if I want this or the 35mm f2.4. I have a few 50mm manuals already but no 35mm... and a 35mm would be more useful indoors I think.

I have both and the 35/2.4 is far more useful for me. I like the output of the 50/1.8 but its just too tight or not long enough. So, the 15/35/43/70 combination works better for me with the 35 being a solid indoor choice IMHO.

**monochrome** · 08-01-2013, 09:11 AM

This is how MAP/UPP is supposed to work. That's a pretty compelling price. Only $20 or so more than a clean A50/1.4 which is a great lens - but really, pushing 30!

**savoche** · 08-01-2013, 09:14 AM

I, too, have both, and I agree with Doc. The 35 is my most used prime. Well, maybe the 15 is now, I haven't checked lately...

But then I enjoy more shooting wide than long anyway, and don't do a lot of portraits.

Edit: otoh, at that price...

kenafein · 08-01-2013, 09:32 AM

I think that's the right price for the lens, hope it sticks.

ChristianRock · 08-01-2013, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

I have both and the 35/2.4 is far more useful for me. I like the output of the 50/1.8 but its just too tight or not long enough. So, the 15/35/43/70 combination works better for me with the 35 being a solid indoor choice IMHO.

Thank you, that is good advice.
I think the 40mm XS 2.8 might be a good choice as well, with a higher ISO camera like the K-5, K-30 or K-01 - I'm planning go get one of these later this year, the best one I can afford at that time...

Docrwm · 08-01-2013, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Thank you, that is good advice.
I think the 40mm XS 2.8 might be a good choice as well, with a higher ISO camera like the K-5, K-30 or K-01 - I'm planning go get one of these later this year, the best one I can afford at that time...

The 40s are nice lenses, I've owned both. Could not justify a 40 and a 43 so I have the 43 now.

**mattb123** · 08-01-2013, 10:42 AM

I would order one today for this price but I'm leaving the country on Monday for a few weeks. Hopefully this will still be around hen I get back and I have a little money left!
I agree a 35 might be more useful, but the speed and price of this lens is pretty compelling!

PlumRT · 08-01-2013, 10:48 AM

Bought one. Was on the fence with the 1.4, this price did it.
Now I will retire the m 1:2 puppy I got new with my K1000 in 1978........dated for sure

Steve.T · 08-01-2013, 11:42 AM

well what I guess is it will pull the used FA50 1.4 down to $200 around.

Docrwm · 08-01-2013, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by Steve.T

well what I guess is it will pull the used FA50 1.4 down to $200 around.

No, that is not what has happened in the past when the 50/1.8 was more reasonably priced as it is now. The 50/1.4 is both faster and fully Full Frame ready, plus it has an aperture ring. They are different lenses and the 50/1.4 price is significantly higher now new. All of which will likely continue to support a higher price for the FA50/1.4.

Steve.T · 08-01-2013, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

No, that is not what has happened in the past when the 50/1.8 was more reasonably priced as it is now. The 50/1.4 is both faster and fully Full Frame ready, plus it has an aperture ring. They are different lenses and the 50/1.4 price is significantly higher now new. All of which will likely continue to support a higher price for the FA50/1.4.

FA50/1.4 was used to be $200+ NEW a few years ago.
I saw there are couples of used copies selling here, asking around $250 can't go quickly. I also watched on my local used market, lots of FA50/1.4 asking $200~$250 have been there for weeks and weeks.

btw, my copy of FA50/1.4 has very poor performance at aperature 1.4~2.0. I am only confident of using over f/2.8 for good sharpness.

Full Frame? I think it's a joke for Pentax! ooops, now for Ricoh!

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08-01-2013, 12:10 PM	#15
Steve.T Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 71	Originally posted by Docrwm No, that is not what has happened in the past when the 50/1.8 was more reasonably priced as it is now. The 50/1.4 is both faster and fully Full Frame ready, plus it has an aperture ring. They are different lenses and the 50/1.4 price is significantly higher now new. All of which will likely continue to support a higher price for the FA50/1.4. FA50/1.4 was used to be $200+ NEW a few years ago. I saw there are couples of used copies selling here, asking around $250 can't go quickly. I also watched on my local used market, lots of FA50/1.4 asking $200~$250 have been there for weeks and weeks. btw, my copy of FA50/1.4 has very poor performance at aperature 1.4~2.0. I am only confident of using over f/2.8 for good sharpness. Full Frame? I think it's a joke for Pentax! ooops, now for Ricoh! Last edited by Steve.T; 08-01-2013 at 12:16 PM.

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08-01-2013, 04:47 AM	#3
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	The lens just has not been selling at $246. It's a nice lens - glad to see it reduced.

08-01-2013, 07:30 AM	#4
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,911	Other stores also have it, like Tristate. Now it actually competes with Canikon. Good decision on Ricoh's part as I'm sure the rebate is their idea. If it's until the end of October that's a good thing, gives me time to plan my purchase. But I haven't decided if I want this or the 35mm f2.4. I have a few 50mm manuals already but no 35mm... and a 35mm would be more useful indoors I think.

08-01-2013, 08:51 AM	#5
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by ChristianRock Other stores also have it, like Tristate. Now it actually competes with Canikon. Good decision on Ricoh's part as I'm sure the rebate is their idea. If it's until the end of October that's a good thing, gives me time to plan my purchase. But I haven't decided if I want this or the 35mm f2.4. I have a few 50mm manuals already but no 35mm... and a 35mm would be more useful indoors I think. I have both and the 35/2.4 is far more useful for me. I like the output of the 50/1.8 but its just too tight or not long enough. So, the 15/35/43/70 combination works better for me with the 35 being a solid indoor choice IMHO.

08-01-2013, 09:11 AM	#6
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	This is how MAP/UPP is supposed to work. That's a pretty compelling price. Only $20 or so more than a clean A50/1.4 which is a great lens - but really, pushing 30!

08-01-2013, 09:14 AM	#7
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	I, too, have both, and I agree with Doc. The 35 is my most used prime. Well, maybe the 15 is now, I haven't checked lately... But then I enjoy more shooting wide than long anyway, and don't do a lot of portraits. Edit: otoh, at that price...

08-01-2013, 09:32 AM	#8
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	I think that's the right price for the lens, hope it sticks.

08-01-2013, 09:46 AM	#9
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,911	Originally posted by Docrwm I have both and the 35/2.4 is far more useful for me. I like the output of the 50/1.8 but its just too tight or not long enough. So, the 15/35/43/70 combination works better for me with the 35 being a solid indoor choice IMHO. Thank you, that is good advice. I think the 40mm XS 2.8 might be a good choice as well, with a higher ISO camera like the K-5, K-30 or K-01 - I'm planning go get one of these later this year, the best one I can afford at that time...

08-01-2013, 10:19 AM	#10
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by ChristianRock Thank you, that is good advice. I think the 40mm XS 2.8 might be a good choice as well, with a higher ISO camera like the K-5, K-30 or K-01 - I'm planning go get one of these later this year, the best one I can afford at that time... The 40s are nice lenses, I've owned both. Could not justify a 40 and a 43 so I have the 43 now.

08-01-2013, 10:42 AM	#11
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	I would order one today for this price but I'm leaving the country on Monday for a few weeks. Hopefully this will still be around hen I get back and I have a little money left! I agree a 35 might be more useful, but the speed and price of this lens is pretty compelling!

08-01-2013, 10:48 AM	#12
PlumRT Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: AZ Page LkPowell Posts: 50	Bought one. Was on the fence with the 1.4, this price did it. Now I will retire the m 1:2 puppy I got new with my K1000 in 1978........dated for sure

08-01-2013, 11:42 AM	#13
Steve.T Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 71	well what I guess is it will pull the used FA50 1.4 down to $200 around.

08-01-2013, 11:50 AM	#14
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Steve.T well what I guess is it will pull the used FA50 1.4 down to $200 around. No, that is not what has happened in the past when the 50/1.8 was more reasonably priced as it is now. The 50/1.4 is both faster and fully Full Frame ready, plus it has an aperture ring. They are different lenses and the 50/1.4 price is significantly higher now new. All of which will likely continue to support a higher price for the FA50/1.4.