DA 50 1.8 and DA 35 2.4 on sale @ Pentax store online

DA 50 1.8 and DA 35 2.4 on sale @ Pentax store online · **1 Like**

DA 50 f1.8 - 120$ in US
DA 35 f2.4 - 150$ in US.
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ToyTank · 10-04-2014, 05:12 PM - **1 Like**

20-40 Limited for $799 is lower than anywhere else also. Suppose to be extremely sharp for a zoom, I've heard PF has a in depth review coming.

**sergysergy** · 10-04-2014, 07:09 PM

Review: HD Pentax-DA 20-40mm Limited - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

wed7 · 10-04-2014, 07:32 PM

Would you buy a 2nd hand Silver HD-20-40 for $660?

jimr-pdx · 10-04-2014, 10:03 PM

Wow, great prices esp. on the da50. That one has 7 aperture blades for great bokeh too as I recall!

mee · 10-05-2014, 05:52 AM

FYI -- There is $10 shipping too and tax in AR CT and IL

Mr Bassie · 10-05-2014, 06:38 AM

There are a bunch of lenses on sale there.

6BQ5 · 10-05-2014, 07:15 AM

Holy cow! I am so tempted to impulsively jump on that DA 50mm! It makes me wonder if there's a new lens coming this Christmas and old inventory needs to be cleared out?

JinDesu · 10-05-2014, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by wed7

Would you buy a 2nd hand Silver HD-20-40 for $660?

And where would this theoretical 2nd hand silver HD 20-40 be?

robtcorl · 10-05-2014, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

It makes me wonder if there's a new lens coming this Christmas and old inventory needs to be cleared out?

That makes two of us.

wed7 · 10-05-2014, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

And where would this theoretical 2nd hand silver HD 20-40 be?

Just a local listing here in my area, although I am contemplating to get it since I already have the DA 21 and the HD 35. If not for the mediocre results in the reviews, jeez, it's a no brainer.

6BQ5 · 10-05-2014, 10:15 AM

After running a 10k fundraiser for the local high school i have a new sense of clarity. Even though this is a great bargain I am going to pass. I have enough 50mm lenses to last me a couple of centuries. Happy shooting to all those who jump on this opportunity for a fine 50!

(Watch, I'll buckle at the last minute and snag it anyways! Haha!)

JinDesu · 10-05-2014, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by wed7

Just a local listing here in my area, although I am contemplating to get it since I already have the DA 21 and the HD 35. If not for the mediocre results in the reviews, jeez, it's a no brainer.

If it were local to me, I'd do it. Can test it in person before buying anyways. Online I'd be more hesitant. $660 is a nice price.

mee · 10-05-2014, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

That makes two of us.

This makes me wonder too.. I had thought if the digital FF body was coming soon, these FF-able DA's would be locked into crop mode on the digital body (assuming it has such a thing). Perhaps, IF there is a new body coming out soon, the new lens would just have a new coating and a different ID that wouldn't auto lock it to crop mode. There is NO indication of any of this. But it does have me wondering.. I mean it makes sense for them to recreate the wheel for a new body and then claim they have released new lenses, when the majority of them are the old lenses with new lipstick.

In any case, this is a fun lens on APS-C at 75mm focal length.... would be a nice starter portrait lens. I've used it at an airshow for static displays and landscape photographs though as a well as brenizer style panoramas.... sharp and nice IQ all around.

---------- Post added 10-05-14 at 07:58 PM ----------

Btw the 35mm f/2.4 I find is fantastic for indoors shooting.. birthdays .. that sort of thing.. it has the ideal focal length on APS-C to get a person in the photo and leave what you dont want in the shot out. plus f/2.4 is pretty nice.. though IIRC it sharpens stopped down a little.

y0chang · 10-06-2014, 05:14 AM

If I didnt already have the non-art sigma 50, i would so jump on this.

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10-05-2014, 09:48 AM	#11
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	20-40 Originally posted by JinDesu And where would this theoretical 2nd hand silver HD 20-40 be? Just a local listing here in my area, although I am contemplating to get it since I already have the DA 21 and the HD 35. If not for the mediocre results in the reviews, jeez, it's a no brainer.

10-04-2014, 05:12 PM - 1 Like	#2
ToyTank Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 675	20-40 Limited for $799 is lower than anywhere else also. Suppose to be extremely sharp for a zoom, I've heard PF has a in depth review coming.

10-04-2014, 07:09 PM	#3
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,171	Review: HD Pentax-DA 20-40mm Limited - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews

10-04-2014, 07:32 PM	#4
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	Would you buy a 2nd hand Silver HD-20-40 for $660?

10-04-2014, 10:03 PM	#5
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Wow, great prices esp. on the da50. That one has 7 aperture blades for great bokeh too as I recall!

10-05-2014, 05:52 AM	#6
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	FYI -- There is $10 shipping too and tax in AR CT and IL

10-05-2014, 06:38 AM	#7
Mr Bassie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,258	There are a bunch of lenses on sale there.

10-05-2014, 07:15 AM	#8
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Holy cow! I am so tempted to impulsively jump on that DA 50mm! It makes me wonder if there's a new lens coming this Christmas and old inventory needs to be cleared out?

10-05-2014, 07:30 AM	#9
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by wed7 Would you buy a 2nd hand Silver HD-20-40 for $660? And where would this theoretical 2nd hand silver HD 20-40 be?

10-05-2014, 09:22 AM	#10
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by 6BQ5 It makes me wonder if there's a new lens coming this Christmas and old inventory needs to be cleared out? That makes two of us.

10-05-2014, 10:15 AM	#12
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	After running a 10k fundraiser for the local high school i have a new sense of clarity. Even though this is a great bargain I am going to pass. I have enough 50mm lenses to last me a couple of centuries. Happy shooting to all those who jump on this opportunity for a fine 50! (Watch, I'll buckle at the last minute and snag it anyways! Haha!)

10-05-2014, 10:56 AM	#13
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by wed7 Just a local listing here in my area, although I am contemplating to get it since I already have the DA 21 and the HD 35. If not for the mediocre results in the reviews, jeez, it's a no brainer. If it were local to me, I'd do it. Can test it in person before buying anyways. Online I'd be more hesitant. $660 is a nice price.

10-05-2014, 05:54 PM	#14
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by robtcorl That makes two of us. This makes me wonder too.. I had thought if the digital FF body was coming soon, these FF-able DA's would be locked into crop mode on the digital body (assuming it has such a thing). Perhaps, IF there is a new body coming out soon, the new lens would just have a new coating and a different ID that wouldn't auto lock it to crop mode. There is NO indication of any of this. But it does have me wondering.. I mean it makes sense for them to recreate the wheel for a new body and then claim they have released new lenses, when the majority of them are the old lenses with new lipstick. In any case, this is a fun lens on APS-C at 75mm focal length.... would be a nice starter portrait lens. I've used it at an airshow for static displays and landscape photographs though as a well as brenizer style panoramas.... sharp and nice IQ all around. ---------- Post added 10-05-14 at 07:58 PM ---------- Btw the 35mm f/2.4 I find is fantastic for indoors shooting.. birthdays .. that sort of thing.. it has the ideal focal length on APS-C to get a person in the photo and leave what you dont want in the shot out. plus f/2.4 is pretty nice.. though IIRC it sharpens stopped down a little.

10-06-2014, 05:14 AM	#15
y0chang Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 793	If I didnt already have the non-art sigma 50, i would so jump on this.