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have you seen that! · 04:59 AM

Pentax K-Mount Adapter 30120 | Ricoh Australia
Last time when I looked it was AU$39 posted , why such a huge jump?

Sandy Hancock · 02-04-2020, 05:01 AM

Having bought a couple of Takumars recently, yes; I did notice.

No idea why though.

**i_trax** · 02-04-2020, 05:44 AM

I have 2x original Pentax + a few non genuine ones ( they work fine) so not buy any more in a big hurry.

**UncleVanya** · 02-04-2020, 08:41 AM

I had no idea these were still sold new.

Jonathan Mac · 02-04-2020, 09:56 AM

Wow, that's a big increase (and a total rip-off). I have three, all bought used, two for around €30 each and the other essentially free with a bunch of other stuff i got.

**c.a.m** · 02-04-2020, 11:19 AM

That price seems a bit steep.

But so is the price in Canada: CAD $85-90.

We know that this OEM adapter is excellent quality and works well. Still, I think it's expensive for a small piece of machined metal. I'll admit that I paid full retail price (CAD $80, IIRC) a number of years ago, and am very happy with it every time I use my Takumar lenses.

- Craig

stevebrot · 02-04-2020, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I had no idea these were still sold new.

The have always been around, but in recent years availability in some markets has been spotty with high official prices. Current pricing U.S. pricing is outrageous ($89.95 at B&H).

Steve

**beachgardener** · 02-04-2020, 01:10 PM

I bought mine when it was about AU$50. Not just that adapter, the price of Pentax in general has had a huge jump in price over the past few years, dollar conversion? When the global financial thing was on and the dollar was at parity with the U.S. dollar that was the time to buy, currently about 1 AUD = 0.673590 USD.
I want to visit Scotland, but not at 1 AUD = 0.516670 GBP.

**reduno** · 02-04-2020, 01:22 PM

I acquired most of the ones i have from cheap K-mount bodies on eBay that had a screw mount lens attached. I knew there was an adapter in there but didn't know if it was OEM or third party. Luck turned out in my favor in most cases.

I also found a new boxed Ricoh version, which is just the Asahi Pentax one repackaged, at a great price. I would certainly be reluctant to fork out $90 US for one.

Jonathan Mac · 02-07-2020, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by beachgardener

I bought mine when it was about AU$50. Not just that adapter, the price of Pentax in general has had a huge jump in price over the past few years, dollar conversion? When the global financial thing was on and the dollar was at parity with the U.S. dollar that was the time to buy, currently about 1 AUD = 0.673590 USD.
I want to visit Scotland, but not at 1 AUD = 0.516670 GBP.

Wait for Brexit to fully kick in and the economy to go down the toilet and the exchange rate will be substantially better for you. Shouldn't take more than two or three years.

**beachgardener** · 02-07-2020, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Wait for Brexit to fully kick in and the economy to go down the toilet and the exchange rate will be substantially better for you. Shouldn't take more than two or three years.

Ok will do, let us see how that pans out

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02-04-2020, 05:01 AM	#2
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Having bought a couple of Takumars recently, yes; I did notice. No idea why though.

02-04-2020, 05:44 AM	#3
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621 Original Poster	I have 2x original Pentax + a few non genuine ones ( they work fine) so not buy any more in a big hurry.

02-04-2020, 08:41 AM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,381	I had no idea these were still sold new.

02-04-2020, 09:56 AM	#5
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,887	Wow, that's a big increase (and a total rip-off). I have three, all bought used, two for around €30 each and the other essentially free with a bunch of other stuff i got.

02-04-2020, 11:19 AM	#6
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,188	That price seems a bit steep. But so is the price in Canada: CAD $85-90. We know that this OEM adapter is excellent quality and works well. Still, I think it's expensive for a small piece of machined metal. I'll admit that I paid full retail price (CAD $80, IIRC) a number of years ago, and am very happy with it every time I use my Takumar lenses. - Craig

02-04-2020, 11:56 AM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by UncleVanya I had no idea these were still sold new. The have always been around, but in recent years availability in some markets has been spotty with high official prices. Current pricing U.S. pricing is outrageous ($89.95 at B&H). Steve

02-04-2020, 01:10 PM	#8
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	I bought mine when it was about AU$50. Not just that adapter, the price of Pentax in general has had a huge jump in price over the past few years, dollar conversion? When the global financial thing was on and the dollar was at parity with the U.S. dollar that was the time to buy, currently about 1 AUD = 0.673590 USD. I want to visit Scotland, but not at 1 AUD = 0.516670 GBP.

02-04-2020, 01:22 PM	#9
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	I acquired most of the ones i have from cheap K-mount bodies on eBay that had a screw mount lens attached. I knew there was an adapter in there but didn't know if it was OEM or third party. Luck turned out in my favor in most cases. I also found a new boxed Ricoh version, which is just the Asahi Pentax one repackaged, at a great price. I would certainly be reluctant to fork out $90 US for one.

02-07-2020, 09:15 AM	#10
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,887	Originally posted by beachgardener I bought mine when it was about AU$50. Not just that adapter, the price of Pentax in general has had a huge jump in price over the past few years, dollar conversion? When the global financial thing was on and the dollar was at parity with the U.S. dollar that was the time to buy, currently about 1 AUD = 0.673590 USD. I want to visit Scotland, but not at 1 AUD = 0.516670 GBP. Wait for Brexit to fully kick in and the economy to go down the toilet and the exchange rate will be substantially better for you. Shouldn't take more than two or three years.

02-07-2020, 02:22 PM	#11
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Wait for Brexit to fully kick in and the economy to go down the toilet and the exchange rate will be substantially better for you. Shouldn't take more than two or three years. Ok will do, let us see how that pans out

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