Pentax HD limited lenses AU pricing released

Pentax HD limited lenses AU pricing released · 06:01 AM

Saw them appear on CR Kennedys website this evening

https://www.crkennedy.com.au/pentax/index.php?q=catalog/22

ducdao · 09-10-2013, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by Murrayb123

Saw them appear on CR Kennedys website this evening

https://www.crkennedy.com.au/pentax/index.php?q=catalog/22

Since I'm from North America, can you sum up a quick price analysis of the new HD line versus the original SMC?

Murrayb123 · 09-10-2013, 06:35 AM - **1 Like**

Original SMC lenses have been taken off the site now unfortunately. Pricing for the DA 15 was 649 and the DA 21 599, I think the DA 40 was $400 but I can't be 100%

That means in AU terms the DA 15 has been increased by $250 the DA 21 increased by $100 and the DA 40 $100.

Suffice to say unless there is some significant improvement with the new coating you'd be an idiot to buy the new DA 15 at the very least (in Australia anyway)

Louicio · 09-10-2013, 06:49 AM

It is safe to assume they will drop in price after the initial launch.

Giklab · 09-10-2013, 07:30 AM

Seems to be numerically on par with European prices.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/236573-thought...ited-line.html

tzrenz0 · 09-10-2013, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by Louicio

It is safe to assume they will drop in price after the initial launch.

I hope you are right. I want to get the silver 15 -_-

twitch · 09-10-2013, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by Louicio

It is safe to assume they will drop in price after the initial launch.

I don't think it is safe to assume that to be honest.

**skunktail** · 09-10-2013, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by twitch

I don't think it is safe to assume that to be honest.

Unfortunately, in Australia prices don't go down only up

twitch · 09-10-2013, 06:38 PM

They went down once, and that was earlier this year seemingly to reflect the AUD:USD rate changes over the previous few years as the prices hadn't been adjusted since the AUD gained strength. However since that price change the AUD has gone in the wrong direction and now we have these new prices for a new lens release. I don't think the prices will reduce for the HD DA limiteds unless the AUD goes up a lot versus the USD.

Louicio · 09-10-2013, 11:56 PM

We will wait and see I guess, I could be mistaken. I was under the impression that HD coating was actually cheaper than SMC to manufacture. Either way I still think they are good and I hope the improvement will be noticable (and maybe they will re-do the FA lineup lol

)

Originally posted by skunktail

Unfortunately, in Australia prices don't go down only up

Fortunately, CRK pricing scheme has improved drastically recently. Infact their FA 77mm ltd is one of the best priced around!

**Digitalis** · 09-11-2013, 12:13 AM

wow, their price for the FA31mm f/1.8 is a good $250 lower than what I paid for mine in 2009, and the new DA15mm f/4 is only $50 more expensive than when I bought mine in 2011. But I buy my lenses from brick and mortar stores - they have to make a profit somewhere.

sven84 · 09-11-2013, 03:20 AM

You can use the "spring10" voucher to get an extra 10% off for the rest of the month.

I can confirm it works for the HD Limited lenses.

tzrenz0 · 09-11-2013, 03:30 AM

I thought that ended awhile ago?

sven84 · 09-11-2013, 03:47 AM

I think it was valid til the end of September, if not it is still working so get in quick.

tzrenz0 · 09-11-2013, 04:05 AM

But I want to see the difference between the old version and the new one. I don't want to regret it.

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09-10-2013, 06:30 AM	#2
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by Murrayb123 Saw them appear on CR Kennedys website this evening https://www.crkennedy.com.au/pentax/index.php?q=catalog/22 Since I'm from North America, can you sum up a quick price analysis of the new HD line versus the original SMC?

09-10-2013, 06:35 AM - 1 Like	#3
Murrayb123 New Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 18 Original Poster	Original SMC lenses have been taken off the site now unfortunately. Pricing for the DA 15 was 649 and the DA 21 599, I think the DA 40 was $400 but I can't be 100% That means in AU terms the DA 15 has been increased by $250 the DA 21 increased by $100 and the DA 40 $100. Suffice to say unless there is some significant improvement with the new coating you'd be an idiot to buy the new DA 15 at the very least (in Australia anyway)

09-10-2013, 06:49 AM	#4
Louicio Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 432	It is safe to assume they will drop in price after the initial launch.

09-10-2013, 07:30 AM	#5
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Seems to be numerically on par with European prices. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/236573-thought...ited-line.html

09-10-2013, 05:53 PM	#6
tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324	Originally posted by Louicio It is safe to assume they will drop in price after the initial launch. I hope you are right. I want to get the silver 15 -_-

09-10-2013, 06:04 PM	#7
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by Louicio It is safe to assume they will drop in price after the initial launch. I don't think it is safe to assume that to be honest.

09-10-2013, 06:35 PM	#8
skunktail Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 287	Originally posted by twitch I don't think it is safe to assume that to be honest. Unfortunately, in Australia prices don't go down only up

09-10-2013, 06:38 PM	#9
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	They went down once, and that was earlier this year seemingly to reflect the AUD:USD rate changes over the previous few years as the prices hadn't been adjusted since the AUD gained strength. However since that price change the AUD has gone in the wrong direction and now we have these new prices for a new lens release. I don't think the prices will reduce for the HD DA limiteds unless the AUD goes up a lot versus the USD.

09-10-2013, 11:56 PM	#10
Louicio Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 432	We will wait and see I guess, I could be mistaken. I was under the impression that HD coating was actually cheaper than SMC to manufacture. Either way I still think they are good and I hope the improvement will be noticable (and maybe they will re-do the FA lineup lol ) Originally posted by skunktail Unfortunately, in Australia prices don't go down only up Fortunately, CRK pricing scheme has improved drastically recently. Infact their FA 77mm ltd is one of the best priced around!

09-11-2013, 12:13 AM	#11
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	wow, their price for the FA31mm f/1.8 is a good $250 lower than what I paid for mine in 2009, and the new DA15mm f/4 is only $50 more expensive than when I bought mine in 2011. But I buy my lenses from brick and mortar stores - they have to make a profit somewhere.

09-11-2013, 03:20 AM	#12
sven84 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 25	You can use the "spring10" voucher to get an extra 10% off for the rest of the month. I can confirm it works for the HD Limited lenses.

09-11-2013, 03:30 AM	#13
tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324	I thought that ended awhile ago?

09-11-2013, 03:47 AM	#14
sven84 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 25	I think it was valid til the end of September, if not it is still working so get in quick.

09-11-2013, 04:05 AM	#15
tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324	But I want to see the difference between the old version and the new one. I don't want to regret it.