20% off the DCXPERT ebay store

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Just got notification of a 20% sale this weekend on DCXPERT... Very generous discount, although they seem to be missing a couple of the newer DFAs ie 15-30 and 70-200...

Runs through to Monday night (Aug 21)

Items in dcxpert store on eBay !

mattwoodcock · 08-18-2017, 01:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by surfar

Was there a 28-105 in there with it?

Because NO NEWS from Startrack on the whereabouts of the one that was supposed to get here today!

sorry nope. I'm in perth so that would have been quite a mixup.

steve-rsa · 08-18-2017, 06:14 AM

Why is the 17-70mm f4 so cheap? About $160 with the 20% off. Much more expensive internationally at B&H, Adorama etc.

**luftfluss** · 08-18-2017, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by steve-rsa

Why is the 17-70mm f4 so cheap? About $160 with the 20% off. Much more expensive internationally at B&H, Adorama etc.

Most likely just dumping NOS.

G and T · 08-18-2017, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Most likely just dumping NOS.

This is certainly what it is. I just pulled the pin on a new Sigma 85mm f1.4 EX DG HSM from them and this lens was discontinued 18 months ago.
It will be interesting to see whether the K1 lens mount problem has been already addressed, as DCXPERT is actually C.R Kennedy's ebay store,if not I'll take a trip to C.R Kennedy in Port Melbourne to get it fixed.
At $756 AUD for this lens I won't mind making the trip.

Glenn

buzzvic · 08-20-2017, 03:22 AM

Just ordered the 55 1.4 for 639 AUD.

I did see the 70-200 on the website.

Megapixelmk · 08-20-2017, 04:15 PM

Alas, I lingered too long. I wanted to buy the 16-85, but not there! On the Pentax au website its listed as out of stock (along with a number of other lenses. I'll just have to wait for the next sale...)

surfar · 08-20-2017, 07:25 PM

Buy from the email link,the website may NOT have been updated....

I'm still waiting for explanation of where my order is?....Silence is Golden....when they've got my $$$$$

steve-rsa · 08-20-2017, 07:30 PM

Ordered the 10-20mm f3.5 to go with the 17-70mm ordered and received last week. So now I'm well covered together with the 50-500mm I already have.

**BruceBanner** · 08-20-2017, 10:19 PM

Just pulled the trigger on the FA 50mm 1.4, $335 delivered. I'm keen to see how this compares with my DA 50mm 1.8 on the K-1.

**clackers** · 08-20-2017, 10:26 PM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Just pulled the trigger on the FA 50mm 1.4, $335 delivered. I'm keen to see how this compares with my DA 50mm 1.8 on the K-1.

I think they will be very hard to tell apart when stopped down.

**BruceBanner** · 08-20-2017, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by clackers

I think they will be very hard to tell apart when stopped down.

I think you will be right.

The DA50mm 1.8 is a remnant from the K-50 past, and part of me wants to know that if the K-1 paired with a 'proper' full frame lens will produce a better shot. Silly I know, but I think I have to tick this off.
I struggle to get shots at 1.8-2 with the DA50mm, let alone 1.4, but I do want to persevere and get better, eventually doing portraits for people etc. Nothing better than a 1.4 headshot when done right! With the DA 1.8 I can't even get that choice.
Still... I should be able to sell the DA50mm for $100 or so, making the cost of the FA 50mm 1.4 come down in my mind somewhat

**clackers** · 08-20-2017, 10:52 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by BruceBanner

I think you will be right.

The DA50mm 1.8 is a remnant from the K-50 past, and part of me wants to know that if the K-1 paired with a 'proper' full frame lens will produce a better shot. Silly I know, but I think I have to tick this off.
I struggle to get shots at 1.8-2 with the DA50mm, let alone 1.4, but I do want to persevere and get better, eventually doing portraits for people etc.

Buying a lens will cost you, but won't make you a better photographer, Bruce. Practice is free.

This is the DA*55 at f2 on the K-1, natural light from the front, that wall lamp at the rear providing the rim light. If on that afternoon you had been standing beside me in the courtyard, your DA50 would have produced an almost identical shot.

Sandy Hancock · 08-20-2017, 10:53 PM - **1 Like**

Hah! I ordered the 28-105 and a K-1 grip on Wednesday evening. The package arrived early Friday afternoon.
I guess I missed out on the discount, but I'm very happy with the service.

**BruceBanner** · 08-20-2017, 11:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

Buying a lens will cost you, but won't make you a better photographer, Bruce. Practice is free.

This is the DA*55 at f2 on the K-1, natural light from the front, that wall lamp at the rear providing the rim light. If on that afternoon you had been standing beside me in the courtyard, your DA50 would have produced an almost identical shot.

haha, I don't know about that, over the years I have seen a significant improvement in shots when paying more and more money for 'stuff' lol. But yes... I do get your point

surfar · 08-20-2017, 11:50 PM - **2 Likes**

HALLELUJAH!....28-105 is here,picked it up from PO an hour ago....tried it on K-50 focus is fast.

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08-20-2017, 10:53 PM - 1 Like	#28
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Hah! I ordered the 28-105 and a K-1 grip on Wednesday evening. The package arrived early Friday afternoon. I guess I missed out on the discount, but I'm very happy with the service. Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 08-21-2017 at 02:04 AM. Reason: typo

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mattwoodcock Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 32	Originally posted by surfar Was there a 28-105 in there with it? Because NO NEWS from Startrack on the whereabouts of the one that was supposed to get here today! sorry nope. I'm in perth so that would have been quite a mixup.

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steve-rsa Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Perth Posts: 47	Why is the 17-70mm f4 so cheap? About $160 with the 20% off. Much more expensive internationally at B&H, Adorama etc.

08-18-2017, 08:10 AM	#18
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	Originally posted by steve-rsa Why is the 17-70mm f4 so cheap? About $160 with the 20% off. Much more expensive internationally at B&H, Adorama etc. Most likely just dumping NOS.

08-18-2017, 04:05 PM	#19
G and T Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Langwarrin Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 382	Originally posted by luftfluss Most likely just dumping NOS. This is certainly what it is. I just pulled the pin on a new Sigma 85mm f1.4 EX DG HSM from them and this lens was discontinued 18 months ago. It will be interesting to see whether the K1 lens mount problem has been already addressed, as DCXPERT is actually C.R Kennedy's ebay store,if not I'll take a trip to C.R Kennedy in Port Melbourne to get it fixed. At $756 AUD for this lens I won't mind making the trip. Glenn

08-20-2017, 03:22 AM	#20
buzzvic Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 270	Just ordered the 55 1.4 for 639 AUD. I did see the 70-200 on the website.

08-20-2017, 04:15 PM	#21
Megapixelmk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 84	Alas, I lingered too long. I wanted to buy the 16-85, but not there! On the Pentax au website its listed as out of stock (along with a number of other lenses. I'll just have to wait for the next sale...)

08-20-2017, 07:25 PM	#22
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,143	Buy from the email link,the website may NOT have been updated.... I'm still waiting for explanation of where my order is?....Silence is Golden....when they've got my $$$$$

08-20-2017, 07:30 PM	#23
steve-rsa Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Perth Posts: 47	Ordered the 10-20mm f3.5 to go with the 17-70mm ordered and received last week. So now I'm well covered together with the 50-500mm I already have.

08-20-2017, 10:19 PM	#24
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	Just pulled the trigger on the FA 50mm 1.4, $335 delivered. I'm keen to see how this compares with my DA 50mm 1.8 on the K-1.

08-20-2017, 10:26 PM	#25
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by BruceBanner Just pulled the trigger on the FA 50mm 1.4, $335 delivered. I'm keen to see how this compares with my DA 50mm 1.8 on the K-1. I think they will be very hard to tell apart when stopped down.

08-20-2017, 10:38 PM	#26
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	Originally posted by clackers I think they will be very hard to tell apart when stopped down. I think you will be right. The DA50mm 1.8 is a remnant from the K-50 past, and part of me wants to know that if the K-1 paired with a 'proper' full frame lens will produce a better shot. Silly I know, but I think I have to tick this off. I struggle to get shots at 1.8-2 with the DA50mm, let alone 1.4, but I do want to persevere and get better, eventually doing portraits for people etc. Nothing better than a 1.4 headshot when done right! With the DA 1.8 I can't even get that choice. Still... I should be able to sell the DA50mm for $100 or so, making the cost of the FA 50mm 1.4 come down in my mind somewhat

08-20-2017, 10:52 PM - 3 Likes	#27
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by BruceBanner I think you will be right. The DA50mm 1.8 is a remnant from the K-50 past, and part of me wants to know that if the K-1 paired with a 'proper' full frame lens will produce a better shot. Silly I know, but I think I have to tick this off. I struggle to get shots at 1.8-2 with the DA50mm, let alone 1.4, but I do want to persevere and get better, eventually doing portraits for people etc. Buying a lens will cost you, but won't make you a better photographer, Bruce. Practice is free. This is the DA*55 at f2 on the K-1, natural light from the front, that wall lamp at the rear providing the rim light. If on that afternoon you had been standing beside me in the courtyard, your DA50 would have produced an almost identical shot.

08-20-2017, 11:00 PM - 1 Like	#29
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	Originally posted by clackers Buying a lens will cost you, but won't make you a better photographer, Bruce. Practice is free. This is the DA*55 at f2 on the K-1, natural light from the front, that wall lamp at the rear providing the rim light. If on that afternoon you had been standing beside me in the courtyard, your DA50 would have produced an almost identical shot. haha, I don't know about that, over the years I have seen a significant improvement in shots when paying more and more money for 'stuff' lol. But yes... I do get your point

08-20-2017, 11:50 PM - 2 Likes	#30
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,143	HALLELUJAH!....28-105 is here,picked it up from PO an hour ago....tried it on K-50 focus is fast.