Pentax 35mm for $150 and 50mm for $120. Other lenses too.

Pentax 35mm for $150 and 50mm for $120. Other lenses too. · **3 Likes**

Pentax is having a sale on lenses. There are a few on sale but these two seem pretty good. The 35mm is $150 and the 50mm is half off at $120.

PentaxWebstore.com:smc PENTAX DA 35mm F2.4AL smc PENTAX DA 35mm F2.4AL
PentaxWebstore.com:smc PENTAX DA 50mm f/1.8 smc PENTAX DA 50mm f/1.8

Colbyt · 08-15-2013, 04:28 PM

This entire thread should serve as a lesson to the online buyer.

I am from the southern US and we have some colorful expressions. I will use one of them, self edited in the next paragraph.

Why pick s*** with the chickens someplace like the pentaxwebstore.com when we have two most excellence retailers who are site supporters. B&H Photo Video Digital Cameras, Photography, Camcorders and

Photography, Digital Cameras, Lenses, Electronics - 8PM Shipping - Adorama Camera both are fine suppliers. I have purchased from both of them and never had a problem. I highly recommend them both. Use the links from the retail partners section so Adam can earn some kibble.

Another authorized retailer that I have had favorable experience with is huntsphoto.com.

So why chase worthless offers from a bunch of people who will claim it was all a mistake.

prime.partisan · 08-15-2013, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by Colbyt

worthless offers from a bunch of people who will claim it was all a mistake

That wasn't the impression/expectation I got when ordering from a place that looks and acts like the official Ricoh Pentax online store, logo and all.

blind-bat · 08-15-2013, 04:44 PM

If it's too good to be true, it usually is....

meeverett · 08-15-2013, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by RollsUp

Has anyone who ordered the DA 50 1.8 received a shipping notification from Pentax with the same price as advertised, $119.95?
Just wondering because, I just got an email saying they will charge my CC $249.95 at the time of shipment.

I've not gotten a shipping notification, but I did receive an order confirmation email the other night just after ordering that clearly shows the price as 119.95 Nothing since then.

ruggiex · 08-15-2013, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by Colbyt

So why chase worthless offers from a bunch of people who will claim it was all a mistake.

I chase online deals all the time and sometimes they would honor mistakes and sometimes they wouldn't that's just how it goes. Nothing is unusual about it. When they do honor it I get great deal out of it, when they don't it's just whatever, nothing has lost.

thornburg · 08-15-2013, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by blind-bat

If it's too good to be true, it usually is....

The thing is, if you look at Canon or Nikon pricing on their equivalent lenses, especially from online retailers (Amazon, et al), you'll see that $120 for a 50mm/1.8 is not ridiculous.

Also, they didn't just post a "too good" price, they actually charged some people a different amount than the advertised price. It's one thing to cancel the order, it's a whole different kettle of fish to charge someone a different amount than their checkout screen said.

prime.partisan · 08-15-2013, 06:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by thornburg

it's a whole different kettle of fish

Fishy kettle indeed.

RollsUp · 08-15-2013, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by meeverett

I've not gotten a shipping notification, but I did receive an order confirmation email the other night just after ordering that clearly shows the price as 119.95 Nothing since then.

Since then I have received an email stating "The lens rebate only applies if you also purchase a camera. Since you did not the price of the lens will revert back to full price. Do you wish to cancel this order?"
I have emailed them back saying basically they didn't advertise the lens as such and to see if they will honor the $119.95 price. No reply from them yet.

**monochrome** · 08-15-2013, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by cfraz

The folks that do the "look how much money we'll save by outsourcing" spreadsheets never seem to include the hidden cost of "the guy doing your work doesn't really give a rip." This is just one of the costs of the mass outsourcing of major business functions that Pentax did several years ago. Maybe the new guy can get their web store back in shape.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/234314-riac-hires-marketing-manager.html

I've been writing about that since December 2011.

meeverett · 08-15-2013, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by azerak

I got an email from Jenn that my order is cancelled. I guess many of us got the same kind of email. How many got emails saying Pentax will honor the deal?

Beyond the original order confirmation, I've not gotten any contact whatsoever. My order status is currently listed as "Hold for Quote," which base on this thread I imagine means I should expect an email asking if I'd like to pay way too much for a basic 50mm prime or cancel my order.

Originally posted by Colbyt

So why chase worthless offers from a bunch of people who will claim it was all a mistake.

To be honest, the issue isn't the offer (mistake or not), the issue is that Ricoh would allow the use of their logos and link directly to a bunch with their heads lodged so far up where the sun don't shine. It doesn't take 2 days to pull this kind of mistake from a website; It shouldn't take more than 2 minutes. I'm a satisfied customer of both Adorama and B&H, but I should be able to trust an online outlet that is ostensibly the "official" company store. If I can't, then just maybe I ought not trust the brand entirely.

**monochrome** · 08-15-2013, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

By the way, does Pentax still make any money per lens at this price? Is the profit simply zero? Or do they make an actual loss?

I think the UPP markup is 100%. I have no idea why I think that, but that is what I think.

prime.partisan · 08-15-2013, 06:27 PM

Does anyone actually finds the promotion that says buy a body and get the lenses at those prices?

TheCaptCool · 08-15-2013, 06:32 PM

I looked all over and couldn't find it.

JinDesu · 08-15-2013, 06:39 PM

So without that promotion, couldn't this be considered bait-and-switch?

ryan s · 08-15-2013, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by ruggiex

I chase online deals all the time and sometimes they would honor mistakes and sometimes they wouldn't that's just how it goes. Nothing is unusual about it. When they do honor it I get great deal out of it, when they don't it's just whatever, nothing has lost.

This is exactly correct. The vast majority of my Pentax-branded lenses were right place, right time/miscategorized/roll the dice on ebay types of deals. I don't really remember too many "that got away." It's unfortunate that it happened with Pentax's official storefront, but what if it was B&H or Amazon? They usually honor mistakes if it's reasonable, but what if they didn't? How many people would swear off those stores or the entire brand of product?

Related to that last note, anyone who wants to sell their Pentax gear after not receiving a $182 lens for $120, send me a list and what you want for it. I'll offer you 33% less

All we need now is threats of a class-action lawsuit and we'll be set.

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08-15-2013, 04:28 PM	#226
Colbyt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Kentucky Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,417	This entire thread should serve as a lesson to the online buyer. I am from the southern US and we have some colorful expressions. I will use one of them, self edited in the next paragraph. Why pick s*** with the chickens someplace like the pentaxwebstore.com when we have two most excellence retailers who are site supporters. B&H Photo Video Digital Cameras, Photography, Camcorders and Photography, Digital Cameras, Lenses, Electronics - 8PM Shipping - Adorama Camera both are fine suppliers. I have purchased from both of them and never had a problem. I highly recommend them both. Use the links from the retail partners section so Adam can earn some kibble. Another authorized retailer that I have had favorable experience with is huntsphoto.com. So why chase worthless offers from a bunch of people who will claim it was all a mistake.

08-15-2013, 04:40 PM	#227
prime.partisan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 198	Originally posted by Colbyt worthless offers from a bunch of people who will claim it was all a mistake That wasn't the impression/expectation I got when ordering from a place that looks and acts like the official Ricoh Pentax online store, logo and all.

08-15-2013, 04:44 PM	#228
blind-bat Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 256	If it's too good to be true, it usually is....

08-15-2013, 05:11 PM	#229
meeverett Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maryville, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 128	Originally posted by RollsUp Has anyone who ordered the DA 50 1.8 received a shipping notification from Pentax with the same price as advertised, $119.95? Just wondering because, I just got an email saying they will charge my CC $249.95 at the time of shipment. I've not gotten a shipping notification, but I did receive an order confirmation email the other night just after ordering that clearly shows the price as 119.95 Nothing since then.

08-15-2013, 05:30 PM	#230
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	Originally posted by Colbyt So why chase worthless offers from a bunch of people who will claim it was all a mistake. I chase online deals all the time and sometimes they would honor mistakes and sometimes they wouldn't that's just how it goes. Nothing is unusual about it. When they do honor it I get great deal out of it, when they don't it's just whatever, nothing has lost.

08-15-2013, 05:34 PM	#231
thornburg Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 200	Originally posted by blind-bat If it's too good to be true, it usually is.... The thing is, if you look at Canon or Nikon pricing on their equivalent lenses, especially from online retailers (Amazon, et al), you'll see that $120 for a 50mm/1.8 is not ridiculous. Also, they didn't just post a "too good" price, they actually charged some people a different amount than the advertised price. It's one thing to cancel the order, it's a whole different kettle of fish to charge someone a different amount than their checkout screen said.

08-15-2013, 06:02 PM - 1 Like	#232
prime.partisan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 198	Originally posted by thornburg it's a whole different kettle of fish Fishy kettle indeed.

08-15-2013, 06:14 PM	#233
RollsUp Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AK USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,766	Originally posted by meeverett I've not gotten a shipping notification, but I did receive an order confirmation email the other night just after ordering that clearly shows the price as 119.95 Nothing since then. Since then I have received an email stating "The lens rebate only applies if you also purchase a camera. Since you did not the price of the lens will revert back to full price. Do you wish to cancel this order?" I have emailed them back saying basically they didn't advertise the lens as such and to see if they will honor the $119.95 price. No reply from them yet.

08-15-2013, 06:16 PM	#234
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by cfraz The folks that do the "look how much money we'll save by outsourcing" spreadsheets never seem to include the hidden cost of "the guy doing your work doesn't really give a rip." This is just one of the costs of the mass outsourcing of major business functions that Pentax did several years ago. Maybe the new guy can get their web store back in shape. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/234314-riac-hires-marketing-manager.html I've been writing about that since December 2011.

08-15-2013, 06:19 PM	#235
meeverett Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maryville, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 128	Originally posted by azerak I got an email from Jenn that my order is cancelled. I guess many of us got the same kind of email. How many got emails saying Pentax will honor the deal? Beyond the original order confirmation, I've not gotten any contact whatsoever. My order status is currently listed as "Hold for Quote," which base on this thread I imagine means I should expect an email asking if I'd like to pay way too much for a basic 50mm prime or cancel my order. Originally posted by Colbyt So why chase worthless offers from a bunch of people who will claim it was all a mistake. To be honest, the issue isn't the offer (mistake or not), the issue is that Ricoh would allow the use of their logos and link directly to a bunch with their heads lodged so far up where the sun don't shine. It doesn't take 2 days to pull this kind of mistake from a website; It shouldn't take more than 2 minutes. I'm a satisfied customer of both Adorama and B&H, but I should be able to trust an online outlet that is ostensibly the "official" company store. If I can't, then just maybe I ought not trust the brand entirely.

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08-15-2013, 06:21 PM	#236
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Na Horuk By the way, does Pentax still make any money per lens at this price? Is the profit simply zero? Or do they make an actual loss? I think the UPP markup is 100%. I have no idea why I think that, but that is what I think.

08-15-2013, 06:27 PM	#237
prime.partisan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 198	Does anyone actually finds the promotion that says buy a body and get the lenses at those prices?

08-15-2013, 06:32 PM	#238
TheCaptCool New Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 13	I looked all over and couldn't find it.

08-15-2013, 06:39 PM	#239
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	So without that promotion, couldn't this be considered bait-and-switch?

08-15-2013, 06:49 PM	#240
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Originally posted by ruggiex I chase online deals all the time and sometimes they would honor mistakes and sometimes they wouldn't that's just how it goes. Nothing is unusual about it. When they do honor it I get great deal out of it, when they don't it's just whatever, nothing has lost. This is exactly correct. The vast majority of my Pentax-branded lenses were right place, right time/miscategorized/roll the dice on ebay types of deals. I don't really remember too many "that got away." It's unfortunate that it happened with Pentax's official storefront, but what if it was B&H or Amazon? They usually honor mistakes if it's reasonable, but what if they didn't? How many people would swear off those stores or the entire brand of product? Related to that last note, anyone who wants to sell their Pentax gear after not receiving a $182 lens for $120, send me a list and what you want for it. I'll offer you 33% less All we need now is threats of a class-action lawsuit and we'll be set.