Crazy 645 lens deals at B&H! (45-75% off)

Crazy 645 lens deals at B&H! (45-75% off) · **1 Like**

I thought this was a glitch, but it looks like B&H might be trying to clear out some of their inventory of FA 645 lenses:

FA* 645 300mm F4
74% Off / $2849 Below Average

Year's price range: $997 - $4797
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FA 645 400mm F5.6
55% Off / $1200 Below Average

Year's price range: $997 - $2897
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FA 645 150-300mm F5.6
45% Off / $819 Below Average

Year's price range: $997 - $1970
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FA 645 33-55mm F4.5
45% Off / $831 Below Average

Year's price range: $997 - $1999
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**Henrico** · 11-01-2022, 04:31 AM

If that is true, it will not be because succesors are on its way...

Jonathan Mac · 11-01-2022, 04:37 AM

Originally posted by Henrico

If that is true, it will not be because succesors are on its way...

Nope, it'll be because the GFX system finally killed the Pentax MF system.

jslifoaw · 11-01-2022, 07:17 AM

I think it's also because used prices have been much lower for quite awhile. These new prices are roughly 1.5-2x the used prices which seems more reasonable than the new-used ratios based on the older prices.

I assume it also doesn't apply to DFA/DA lenses.

Adam · 11-01-2022, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by jslifoaw

I think it's also because used prices have been much lower for quite awhile. These new prices are roughly 1.5-2x the used prices which seems more reasonable than the new-used ratios based on the older prices.

I assume it also doesn't apply to DFA/DA lenses.

Yes, that sounds quite likely. The original strategy was to supplement the DA/D FA lines with FA offerings available new, however it always seemed strange to me that those FA lenses were marked up so significantly.

**JensE** · 11-01-2022, 02:48 PM

They are all on the discontinued list though, so it is likely not just a price drop but clearance: Discontinued Lens list for Medium-format Digital single-lens reflex camera / Lens lineup/ Lenses / Products | RICOH IMAGING

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11-01-2022, 02:17 PM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597 Original Poster	Originally posted by jslifoaw I think it's also because used prices have been much lower for quite awhile. These new prices are roughly 1.5-2x the used prices which seems more reasonable than the new-used ratios based on the older prices. I assume it also doesn't apply to DFA/DA lenses. Yes, that sounds quite likely. The original strategy was to supplement the DA/D FA lines with FA offerings available new, however it always seemed strange to me that those FA lenses were marked up so significantly. 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:

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Henrico Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Utrecht Photos: Gallery Posts: 255	If that is true, it will not be because succesors are on its way...

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Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,904	Originally posted by Henrico If that is true, it will not be because succesors are on its way... Nope, it'll be because the GFX system finally killed the Pentax MF system.

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jslifoaw Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto/Victoria Posts: 460	I think it's also because used prices have been much lower for quite awhile. These new prices are roughly 1.5-2x the used prices which seems more reasonable than the new-used ratios based on the older prices. I assume it also doesn't apply to DFA/DA lenses.

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JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,971	They are all on the discontinued list though, so it is likely not just a price drop but clearance: Discontinued Lens list for Medium-format Digital single-lens reflex camera / Lens lineup/ Lenses / Products \| RICOH IMAGING