SMC Pentax-DA 40 XS - $92.06 (new)

SMC Pentax-DA 40 XS - $92.06 (new) · 09:01 AM

It seems that a couple of vendors at Amazon are in a little price war. When was the last time a new metal mount Pentax lens dipped below the century mark?

Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 XS Lens

pathdoc · 11-17-2015, 09:16 AM

I followed the link and it's $220 Canadian, which even at current exchange rates is well above $100 US.

**grahame** · 11-17-2015, 09:42 AM

I see $92.06. Browser relink the item to amazon.ca for you I guess.

nabwong · 11-17-2015, 09:51 AM

This or the 35mm F2.4 for indoor and walk around?

ScooterMaxi Jim · 11-17-2015, 10:07 AM

No problem for me when I test the link. To be more specific, it is offered by Electronics Basket (and Ritz for slightly more) - both fulfilled by Amazon.

Try this version of the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-DA-40mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B0078KOEMA/ref=sr_1_1?s=pho...Pentax+40mm+xs

As for comparison of the 35 f/2.4 and the 40mm xs, it really depends on your needs. I'm not fond of 40mm particularly as a normal lens (60mm equiv.), but the size is really attractive for stealth purposes. I can imagine bringing the 40mm along with the DA 21mm, and have quite the range of choice with one lens staying in a small pocket.

I have a FA35mm f/2, as well as various 50mm (old MF and current f/1.8), so the focal length isn't the main attraction. For me, I'd say this has mostly to do with cheap LBA.

bertwert · 11-17-2015, 10:23 AM

Still going to amazon.ca at over $200...
Good thing I don't want this lens...

pathdoc · 11-17-2015, 10:29 AM

Nope. Second link is Nadeshico.japan.ca for $211 Canadian. I'll take your word for it. For those who want an ultra-compact lens and don't want to cough up for a full price 40 DA Limited, it might still be a good idea. Since I already have the DA40, I'm passing on this one.

ScooterMaxi Jim · 11-17-2015, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

Still going to amazon.ca at over $200...
Good thing I don't want this lens...

Possibly because the two of you live in Canada... Amazon routinely reroutes you.

bertwert · 11-17-2015, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim

Possibly because the two of you live in Canada... Amazon routinely reroutes you.

It must be new...
Managed to get here finally though: http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-DA-40mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B0078KOEMA

VisualDarkness · 11-17-2015, 11:08 AM

Almost the price of a body cap and much more awesome!

r0ckstarr · 11-17-2015, 08:44 PM

Too bad I recently picked one up for a little more.

**shardulm** · 11-19-2015, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by First Poster

When was the last time a new metal mount Pentax lens dipped below the century mark?

And this is a stellar lens and much of its stardom shows up in its size (XS=Xtra Small). People say this to me often that it almost looks like a body cap. I would buy it at this price just for the heck of owning the world's thinnest prime. I very easily see this as a collectible whether or not it performs well.

**Scorpio71GR** · 11-19-2015, 04:30 PM

I picked one up last night. Will be here tomorrow. I had some gift cards so it didn't cost me anything. It's fulfilled by Amazon so if some reason I don't like it, I can send it back with no hassles. I can't wait to try it out on my K-01.

ragde · 11-19-2015, 05:14 PM

Robertscamera in ebay has a listing for this lens, used but "mint-" (probably removed from the K-01's that they sell, also mint-), $110.56 with free shipping or best offer (more than 10 copies available). I offered $70, mentioning that it can be purchased new for $91 and it was accepted.

**Oakland Rob** · 11-19-2015, 05:17 PM

Let us know if you get a US warranty card from Ritz or the other Amazon seller. I know Ritz sells gray market, but I couldn't find out about Electronics Basket. So I bought at Adorama. But for future reference, I'm curious to see if they'll have the warranty.

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11-17-2015, 09:16 AM	#2
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	I followed the link and it's $220 Canadian, which even at current exchange rates is well above $100 US.

11-17-2015, 09:42 AM	#3
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	I see $92.06. Browser relink the item to amazon.ca for you I guess.

11-17-2015, 09:51 AM	#4
nabwong Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Philly Posts: 118	This or the 35mm F2.4 for indoor and walk around?

11-17-2015, 10:07 AM	#5
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520 Original Poster	No problem for me when I test the link. To be more specific, it is offered by Electronics Basket (and Ritz for slightly more) - both fulfilled by Amazon. Try this version of the link: http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-DA-40mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B0078KOEMA/ref=sr_1_1?s=pho...Pentax+40mm+xs As for comparison of the 35 f/2.4 and the 40mm xs, it really depends on your needs. I'm not fond of 40mm particularly as a normal lens (60mm equiv.), but the size is really attractive for stealth purposes. I can imagine bringing the 40mm along with the DA 21mm, and have quite the range of choice with one lens staying in a small pocket. I have a FA35mm f/2, as well as various 50mm (old MF and current f/1.8), so the focal length isn't the main attraction. For me, I'd say this has mostly to do with cheap LBA.

11-17-2015, 10:23 AM	#6
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Still going to amazon.ca at over $200... Good thing I don't want this lens...

11-17-2015, 10:29 AM	#7
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Nope. Second link is Nadeshico.japan.ca for $211 Canadian. I'll take your word for it. For those who want an ultra-compact lens and don't want to cough up for a full price 40 DA Limited, it might still be a good idea. Since I already have the DA40, I'm passing on this one.

11-17-2015, 10:52 AM	#8
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert Still going to amazon.ca at over $200... Good thing I don't want this lens... Possibly because the two of you live in Canada... Amazon routinely reroutes you.

11-17-2015, 10:54 AM	#9
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim Possibly because the two of you live in Canada... Amazon routinely reroutes you. It must be new... Managed to get here finally though: http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-DA-40mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B0078KOEMA

11-17-2015, 11:08 AM	#10
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Almost the price of a body cap and much more awesome!

11-17-2015, 08:44 PM	#11
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Too bad I recently picked one up for a little more.

11-19-2015, 12:22 PM	#12
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	Originally posted by First Poster When was the last time a new metal mount Pentax lens dipped below the century mark? And this is a stellar lens and much of its stardom shows up in its size (XS=Xtra Small). People say this to me often that it almost looks like a body cap. I would buy it at this price just for the heck of owning the world's thinnest prime. I very easily see this as a collectible whether or not it performs well.

11-19-2015, 04:30 PM	#13
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,014	I picked one up last night. Will be here tomorrow. I had some gift cards so it didn't cost me anything. It's fulfilled by Amazon so if some reason I don't like it, I can send it back with no hassles. I can't wait to try it out on my K-01.

11-19-2015, 05:14 PM	#14
ragde Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 45	Robertscamera in ebay has a listing for this lens, used but "mint-" (probably removed from the K-01's that they sell, also mint-), $110.56 with free shipping or best offer (more than 10 copies available). I offered $70, mentioning that it can be purchased new for $91 and it was accepted.

11-19-2015, 05:17 PM	#15
Oakland Rob Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bay Area California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 798	Let us know if you get a US warranty card from Ritz or the other Amazon seller. I know Ritz sells gray market, but I couldn't find out about Electronics Basket. So I bought at Adorama. But for future reference, I'm curious to see if they'll have the warranty.