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While supplies last, you can save big on Pentax DA limiteds at Adorama. These lenses are all discontinued as the HD versions will soon be hitting the shelves (at higher prices).

Pentax SMCP-DA 15mm F/4 ED AL Lens for DSLR, USA 21800 was 649 now 499

Pentax SMCP-DA 21mm f3.2 AL Wide Angle AF Lens Black #21590 Limited Edition 21590 was 649 now 529

Pentax SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 Wide Angle AF Lens #21730 21730 was 699 now 599

Pentax SMCP-DA 40mm f/2.8 ED Lens- Black, Limited Edition #21550 21550 was 499 now 389 just 1 left!

Pentax SMCP-DA 70mm f/2.4 ED Lens Limited Edition -Black #21620 21620 was 699 now 499

**Hattifnatt** · 10-15-2013, 09:25 AM

Do you guys think it's worth waiting for black friday to get the DA 15mm, or get one right now? I might catch a better offer with the black friday IF the supplies last... but it might not. I don't think the new HD version is worth the price difference!

stormtech · 10-15-2013, 10:42 AM

How can anyone predict what if any products will be available on Black Friday?

**Hattifnatt** · 10-15-2013, 02:15 PM

I don't know, maybe last year experiences? first time I'm thinking to take advantages of BF in US, since our rebates kinda suck!

mee · 10-15-2013, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

How can anyone predict what if any products will be available on Black Friday?

If I could accurately do that, I'd be picking stocks and not looking in the deals section..

Dan · 10-15-2013, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by Hattifnatt

Do you guys think it's worth waiting for black friday to get the DA 15mm, or get one right now? I might catch a better offer with the black friday IF the supplies last... but it might not. I don't think the new HD version is worth the price difference!

I wouldn't wait. The DA15 is a great lens. Given Ricoh's pricing policy this "clearout" of the older versions is likely to be the best deal you will find. The older DA15 is VERY resistant to flare, so I do not think that you will miss much by going with the older coatings. In my opinion, if the price difference were about $50 I would go with the HD version. For any more than that I would go with the "classic" green-ring version. It looks better, the perfomance is indistinguishable in most cases, and it is a LOT cheaper. It's a "no brainer".

He who hesitates is lost!

Dan

cali92rs · 10-15-2013, 07:42 PM

Originally posted by Takumar55

It's about time these went on sale. That 70mm price is nice!

If the 40mm sells out, Staples has it (oddly) for $382. Pentax 21550 40mm f/2.8 Limited Lens For Pentax ist DS Digital SLR Camera | Staples

I'll be damned...I didnt know staples sold dslrs of any kind, let alone Pentax

Slice Of Light · 10-15-2013, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by Dan

I wouldn't wait. The DA15 is a great lens. Given Ricoh's pricing policy this "clearout" of the older versions is likely to be the best deal you will find. The older DA15 is VERY resistant to flare, so I do not think that you will miss much by going with the older coatings. In my opinion, if the price difference were about $50 I would go with the HD version. For any more than that I would go with the "classic" green-ring version. It looks better, the perfomance is indistinguishable in most cases, and it is a LOT cheaper. It's a "no brainer".

He who hesitates is lost!

Dan

I'm not waiting, just ordered the DA15 from Adorama

, too bad they don't list the quantity they have left, be nice to know.

causey · 10-16-2013, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by robjmitchell

Stage one, Introduce new version of lens at higher price so that people buy old version at normal price before they run out.
Stage two, Drop price of old lens to clear out stock.
Stage three, Lower new versions price back to the original price of the old version.

Yesterday I almost ordered a DA 21mm, then I had exactly your thoughts.

NewTake · 10-16-2013, 07:43 PM

I actually bought the 70mm from Adorama, then cancelled as I reconsidered. I want to see what the HD coating is all about and the new rounded blades can't be anything but great for portraits. I will wait for them to hopefully go on sale as usual around thanksgiving.

freerider · 10-16-2013, 11:38 PM

I just ordered a DA 15mm. What are the chances my K-3 magically appears in the same box?

Adam · 10-17-2013, 01:56 PM

Looks like the 40mm and 70mm lenses are gone. 15, 21, and 35 still in stock: but for how long?

**jva59** · 10-18-2013, 06:34 PM

I'm hoping that there are deals on the DA 55

VisualDarkness · 10-18-2013, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by jva59

I'm hoping that there are deals on the DA 55

That is a wonderful lens I tell you.

kenafein · 10-18-2013, 07:13 PM

Great deals on the 70 and the 15. I tried to convince my cheapskate buddy. He borrowed my da70 once, for his k01, he was dazzled; but he still wouldn't buy one. He also wants to shoot scapes since he has an ocean view house, a mile from the beach, but no sale on the 15 either. I guess that's why he lives at the ocean and I don't.

**jva59** · 10-18-2013, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

That is a wonderful lens I tell you.

Though it seems that it's the DA limited lenses, not or not yet the DA*s, that are being replaced by HD versions.

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10-17-2013, 01:56 PM	#26
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10-15-2013, 09:25 AM	#16
Hattifnatt Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bucharest Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,626	Do you guys think it's worth waiting for black friday to get the DA 15mm, or get one right now? I might catch a better offer with the black friday IF the supplies last... but it might not. I don't think the new HD version is worth the price difference!

10-15-2013, 10:42 AM	#17
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	How can anyone predict what if any products will be available on Black Friday?

10-15-2013, 02:15 PM	#18
Hattifnatt Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bucharest Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,626	I don't know, maybe last year experiences? first time I'm thinking to take advantages of BF in US, since our rebates kinda suck!

10-15-2013, 03:08 PM	#19
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by stormtech How can anyone predict what if any products will be available on Black Friday? If I could accurately do that, I'd be picking stocks and not looking in the deals section..

10-15-2013, 07:35 PM	#20
Dan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 325	Originally posted by Hattifnatt Do you guys think it's worth waiting for black friday to get the DA 15mm, or get one right now? I might catch a better offer with the black friday IF the supplies last... but it might not. I don't think the new HD version is worth the price difference! I wouldn't wait. The DA15 is a great lens. Given Ricoh's pricing policy this "clearout" of the older versions is likely to be the best deal you will find. The older DA15 is VERY resistant to flare, so I do not think that you will miss much by going with the older coatings. In my opinion, if the price difference were about $50 I would go with the HD version. For any more than that I would go with the "classic" green-ring version. It looks better, the perfomance is indistinguishable in most cases, and it is a LOT cheaper. It's a "no brainer". He who hesitates is lost! Dan

10-15-2013, 07:42 PM	#21
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by Takumar55 It's about time these went on sale. That 70mm price is nice! If the 40mm sells out, Staples has it (oddly) for $382. Pentax 21550 40mm f/2.8 Limited Lens For Pentax ist DS Digital SLR Camera \| Staples I'll be damned...I didnt know staples sold dslrs of any kind, let alone Pentax

10-15-2013, 07:49 PM	#22
Slice Of Light Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 41	Originally posted by Dan I wouldn't wait. The DA15 is a great lens. Given Ricoh's pricing policy this "clearout" of the older versions is likely to be the best deal you will find. The older DA15 is VERY resistant to flare, so I do not think that you will miss much by going with the older coatings. In my opinion, if the price difference were about $50 I would go with the HD version. For any more than that I would go with the "classic" green-ring version. It looks better, the perfomance is indistinguishable in most cases, and it is a LOT cheaper. It's a "no brainer". He who hesitates is lost! Dan I'm not waiting, just ordered the DA15 from Adorama , too bad they don't list the quantity they have left, be nice to know.

10-16-2013, 02:24 PM	#23
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Originally posted by robjmitchell Stage one, Introduce new version of lens at higher price so that people buy old version at normal price before they run out. Stage two, Drop price of old lens to clear out stock. Stage three, Lower new versions price back to the original price of the old version. Yesterday I almost ordered a DA 21mm, then I had exactly your thoughts.

10-16-2013, 07:43 PM	#24
NewTake Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 47	I actually bought the 70mm from Adorama, then cancelled as I reconsidered. I want to see what the HD coating is all about and the new rounded blades can't be anything but great for portraits. I will wait for them to hopefully go on sale as usual around thanksgiving.

10-16-2013, 11:38 PM	#25
freerider Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 299	I just ordered a DA 15mm. What are the chances my K-3 magically appears in the same box?

10-18-2013, 06:34 PM	#27
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	I'm hoping that there are deals on the DA 55

10-18-2013, 06:57 PM	#28
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by jva59 I'm hoping that there are deals on the DA 55 That is a wonderful lens I tell you.

10-18-2013, 07:13 PM	#29
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Great deals on the 70 and the 15. I tried to convince my cheapskate buddy. He borrowed my da70 once, for his k01, he was dazzled; but he still wouldn't buy one. He also wants to shoot scapes since he has an ocean view house, a mile from the beach, but no sale on the 15 either. I guess that's why he lives at the ocean and I don't.

10-18-2013, 07:49 PM	#30
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by VisualDarkness That is a wonderful lens I tell you. Though it seems that it's the DA limited lenses, not or not yet the DA*s, that are being replaced by HD versions.

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