Pentax FA 31mm at B&H

Pentax FA 31mm at B&H · 08:09 PM

B & H has the FA 31mm Ltd. lens on sale for $718 and some change.

Pentax smcP FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited Lens (Black) 20290 B&H Photo

hcc · 02-15-2016, 12:36 AM

That a hell of a price for a new FA31mm. Hope PF members will use this opportunity because the FA31mm is a real beauty.

Mattox · 02-15-2016, 12:38 AM

Mmmmmm..... Should I buy it or should I wait for the new releases????

Adam · 02-15-2016, 01:56 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Mattox

Mmmmmm..... Should I buy it or should I wait for the new releases????

The FA 31mm will still be as good today as in a few years from now.

If you ask me, the FA Limiteds won't be re-released with updated coatings anytime soon, since I think will be bigger priorities in the early years of the Pentax digital FF system.

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LeRolls · 02-15-2016, 05:47 AM

Amazing price for an awesome lens!

veato · 02-15-2016, 07:22 AM

$718 is just under £500. Wow! It would be the end of my marriage but I'm thinking it might be worth it

**woodywesty** · 02-15-2016, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by loveisageless

B & H has the FA 31mm Ltd. lens on sale for $718 and some change.

Pentax smcP FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited Lens (Black) 20290 B&H Photo

Geezzz, just bought one last week........

Marcel K · 02-15-2016, 01:46 PM

This lens still goes for at least€1149 in Europe (NL). You guys in US are lucky with your pricing!

**woodywesty** · 02-15-2016, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by veato

$718 is just under £500. Wow! It would be the end of my marriage but I'm thinking it might be worth it

Keep us posted... ;-)

**Rondec** · 02-15-2016, 03:05 PM

Nice one. I bought it for 950 a few years back and while the price has come down since then, but I don't begrudge it at all. It is a great lens -- but all the better if in the low 700 dollar range.

**jeffshaddix** · 02-15-2016, 09:28 PM

I have the Zeiss 35 f2 ZK, but this lens' bokeh has always impressed me. What to do, what to do...

I sure wish it was easier to try a lens for a day to test it. I don't like buying from B&H if I think there's a good chance I might return it, just feels disingenuous.

**shardulm** · 02-16-2016, 05:42 AM

The dilemma is to save for K-1 or spend on this nasty of a deal.

limpet · 02-16-2016, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by veato

$718 is just under £500. Wow! It would be the end of my marriage but I'm thinking it might be worth it

I`ve just done some quick research

Take the price of the lens + shipping, = A
Calculate VAT at 20% = B
Calculate Duty @ 6.7% of A ( I think ) = C
Total landed cost should be A + B + C

So approximately $720 + $25 ( cheapest shipping ) = $745 * 1.2 = $894 = A + B
$745 * 6.7% = $50 = C

Landed cost should be" approx." $894 + $50 = $944 = £655 again approximately..

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02-15-2016, 12:36 AM	#2
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,004	That a hell of a price for a new FA31mm. Hope PF members will use this opportunity because the FA31mm is a real beauty.

02-15-2016, 12:38 AM	#3
Mattox Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 292	Mmmmmm..... Should I buy it or should I wait for the new releases????

02-15-2016, 01:56 AM - 2 Likes	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by Mattox Mmmmmm..... Should I buy it or should I wait for the new releases???? The FA 31mm will still be as good today as in a few years from now. If you ask me, the FA Limiteds won't be re-released with updated coatings anytime soon, since I think will be bigger priorities in the early years of the Pentax digital FF system. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-15-2016, 05:47 AM	#5
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Amazing price for an awesome lens!

02-15-2016, 07:22 AM	#6
veato Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nottingham Posts: 543	$718 is just under £500. Wow! It would be the end of my marriage but I'm thinking it might be worth it

02-15-2016, 01:22 PM	#7
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by loveisageless B & H has the FA 31mm Ltd. lens on sale for $718 and some change. Pentax smcP FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited Lens (Black) 20290 B&H Photo Geezzz, just bought one last week........

02-15-2016, 01:46 PM	#8
Marcel K Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 82	This lens still goes for at least€1149 in Europe (NL). You guys in US are lucky with your pricing!

02-15-2016, 02:58 PM	#9
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by veato $718 is just under £500. Wow! It would be the end of my marriage but I'm thinking it might be worth it Keep us posted... ;-)

02-15-2016, 03:05 PM	#10
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,662	Nice one. I bought it for 950 a few years back and while the price has come down since then, but I don't begrudge it at all. It is a great lens -- but all the better if in the low 700 dollar range.

02-15-2016, 09:28 PM	#11
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	I have the Zeiss 35 f2 ZK, but this lens' bokeh has always impressed me. What to do, what to do... I sure wish it was easier to try a lens for a day to test it. I don't like buying from B&H if I think there's a good chance I might return it, just feels disingenuous.

02-16-2016, 05:42 AM	#12
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	The dilemma is to save for K-1 or spend on this nasty of a deal.

02-16-2016, 05:53 AM	#13
limpet Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Nottinghamshire Photos: Albums Posts: 47	Originally posted by veato $718 is just under £500. Wow! It would be the end of my marriage but I'm thinking it might be worth it I`ve just done some quick research Take the price of the lens + shipping, = A Calculate VAT at 20% = B Calculate Duty @ 6.7% of A ( I think ) = C Total landed cost should be A + B + C So approximately $720 + $25 ( cheapest shipping ) = $745 * 1.2 = $894 = A + B $745 * 6.7% = $50 = C Landed cost should be" approx." $894 + $50 = $944 = £655 again approximately..