Fa-77 $602

Fa-77 $602 · **1 Like**

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Sounds good to me:

Pentax Telephoto SMCP-FA 77mm f/1.8 Autofocus Lens + UV Filter & Cleaning Kit

rawr · 02-06-2015, 06:01 PM

A very good deal.

And the listing says: 'More than 10 available'.

**sergysergy** · 02-06-2015, 06:31 PM

Grey market? There are a few websites if you google them. Any experience?

Ripoff Report | 6th Avenue Express Complaint Review Internet: 1144488

goodnight · 02-06-2015, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by sergysergy

Grey market? There are a few websites if you google them. Any experience?

Ripoff Report | 6th Avenue Express Complaint Review Internet: 1144488

That's what I'm wondering. The incredible price says too good to be true without a catch (at least there's no need to worry about not having the hood included, lol). There are two other sellers (bigvalueinc and electroncsvalley) that are also selling 77s, for about ~$620, and have 5 and 2 available, respectively, while 6th Ave has three separate listings for the 77, two with a filter/cleaning kit and one without (with the one linked here being the least expensive). I see quite a few complaints in their negative feedbacks about things not coming with the full array of packaging or being used. I wonder where these 77s are coming from?

Last edited by goodnight; 02-06-2015 at 10:45 PM.

Wild Mark · 02-06-2015, 11:43 PM

I have noticed a 'spike' of sorts in 77mm listings of late. My immediate thought was Pentax is in the process of issuing for sale a 77mm with HD coatings (and other minor mods)......

**grahame** · 02-07-2015, 12:01 AM

Just bought one. Sold mine and regretted.

Driline · 02-07-2015, 07:31 AM

If I was in the market for a 77 I'd be all over this price. Grey market or not.

**grahame** · 02-07-2015, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by Driline

Grey market or not.

True. FA limited lenses are built to last for ever, and there is not SDM to worry about warranty repair.
If i got a copy has assembly issue, I can return it immediately.
So I don't care grey market. The price is better than used ones.

MadMathMind · 02-07-2015, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by grahame

True. FA limited lenses are built to last for ever, and there is not SDM to worry about warranty repair.
If i got a copy has assembly issue, I can return it immediately.
So I don't care grey market. The price is better than used ones.

And "grey market" doesn't mean "unrepairable." It just means "you pay for the repair." For a $400 savings, you can likely pay for several repairs.

6BQ5 · 02-07-2015, 06:14 PM

Wow, that is a smoking hot deal! I paid a little more than that for a used one on eBay from someone who wanted a quick sale. If these are legit then I hope everyone who wants one gets one!

I'd be interested in hearing from someone here who gets one.

**Weevil** · 02-08-2015, 10:16 AM

It is now listed at US $873.38

Bonobo · 02-08-2015, 10:22 AM

i was just pulling the trigger and it went up. now I feel cheated, rather than saved from spending $$$. poop.

6BQ5 · 02-08-2015, 10:35 AM

Looks like someone got one before the price went up. Maybe the low price was sellers price's cost? When one was sold the seller found out about the listing mistake and quickly updated it!

**grahame** · 02-08-2015, 11:08 AM

I bought one. Hard to believe only one sold at that price.

But was told the price was a mistake this morning by email. And asked if I could accept $780. Still a good price so I did.
Too good to be true is always true, I guess.

goodnight · 02-08-2015, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by grahame

I bought one. Hard to believe only one sold at that price.

But was told the price was a mistake this morning by email. And asked if I could accept $780. Still a good price so I did.
Too good to be true is always true, I guess.

I guess the price was too good to feel trustworthy. I was just wondering if they'd honor the price after the increase. The other two sellers who had the 77 around that price also brought their prices up, too. I guess one seller made a mistake and maybe pricing algorithms followed suit for the other two. Oh well. Enjoy your 77!

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02-08-2015, 11:08 AM	#14
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	I bought one. Hard to believe only one sold at that price. But was told the price was a mistake this morning by email. And asked if I could accept $780. Still a good price so I did. Too good to be true is always true, I guess. Last edited by grahame; 02-08-2015 at 11:13 AM.

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02-06-2015, 06:01 PM	#2
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	A very good deal. And the listing says: 'More than 10 available'.

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sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,171	Grey market? There are a few websites if you google them. Any experience? Ripoff Report \| 6th Avenue Express Complaint Review Internet: 1144488

02-06-2015, 10:37 PM	#4
goodnight Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 128	Originally posted by sergysergy Grey market? There are a few websites if you google them. Any experience? Ripoff Report \| 6th Avenue Express Complaint Review Internet: 1144488 That's what I'm wondering. The incredible price says too good to be true without a catch (at least there's no need to worry about not having the hood included, lol). There are two other sellers (bigvalueinc and electroncsvalley) that are also selling 77s, for about ~$620, and have 5 and 2 available, respectively, while 6th Ave has three separate listings for the 77, two with a filter/cleaning kit and one without (with the one linked here being the least expensive). I see quite a few complaints in their negative feedbacks about things not coming with the full array of packaging or being used. I wonder where these 77s are coming from? Last edited by goodnight; 02-06-2015 at 10:45 PM.

02-06-2015, 11:43 PM	#5
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	I have noticed a 'spike' of sorts in 77mm listings of late. My immediate thought was Pentax is in the process of issuing for sale a 77mm with HD coatings (and other minor mods)......

02-07-2015, 12:01 AM	#6
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	Just bought one. Sold mine and regretted.

02-07-2015, 07:31 AM	#7
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	If I was in the market for a 77 I'd be all over this price. Grey market or not.

02-07-2015, 10:55 AM	#8
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	Originally posted by Driline Grey market or not. True. FA limited lenses are built to last for ever, and there is not SDM to worry about warranty repair. If i got a copy has assembly issue, I can return it immediately. So I don't care grey market. The price is better than used ones.

02-07-2015, 11:36 AM	#9
MadMathMind Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,717	Originally posted by grahame True. FA limited lenses are built to last for ever, and there is not SDM to worry about warranty repair. If i got a copy has assembly issue, I can return it immediately. So I don't care grey market. The price is better than used ones. And "grey market" doesn't mean "unrepairable." It just means "you pay for the repair." For a $400 savings, you can likely pay for several repairs.

02-07-2015, 06:14 PM	#10
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Wow, that is a smoking hot deal! I paid a little more than that for a used one on eBay from someone who wanted a quick sale. If these are legit then I hope everyone who wants one gets one! I'd be interested in hearing from someone here who gets one.

02-08-2015, 10:16 AM	#11
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	It is now listed at US $873.38

02-08-2015, 10:22 AM	#12
Bonobo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 226	i was just pulling the trigger and it went up. now I feel cheated, rather than saved from spending $$$. poop.

02-08-2015, 10:35 AM	#13
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Looks like someone got one before the price went up. Maybe the low price was sellers price's cost? When one was sold the seller found out about the listing mistake and quickly updated it!

02-08-2015, 12:02 PM	#15
goodnight Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 128	Originally posted by grahame I bought one. Hard to believe only one sold at that price. But was told the price was a mistake this morning by email. And asked if I could accept $780. Still a good price so I did. Too good to be true is always true, I guess. I guess the price was too good to feel trustworthy. I was just wondering if they'd honor the price after the increase. The other two sellers who had the 77 around that price also brought their prices up, too. I guess one seller made a mistake and maybe pricing algorithms followed suit for the other two. Oh well. Enjoy your 77!