Lens Prices...
60-250mm f/4.0 ED (IF) SDM* - £1150 ? Unbelievable that a lens that has only just come out has been increased by a third.
shim
Isn't that about right for the UKP and Yen - or it was at one stage as I was planning a visit to Japan and promptly cancelled it when I realised the pound had slipped from 200+ to 138 yen since my last visit.
I thought the price rises were rather more than a third anyway.
I fear Pentax may follow the shampoo trail in the UK. I wonder if they care as we rapidly descend into a bankrupt economy?
Mike
You can see some of my shots at my Flickr account.
Perhaps we should set up a campaign, or bombard Pentax with (polite) complaints about these rises. Some are understandable, some are downright shocking. If it was genuinely say 25-30% across the entire range it would be understandable, not liked I know, but understandable. Doubling or more than doubling some prices is just unjustifiable.
Hope it does not affect business that badly for you, as it would be understandable if people decided to hold off purchases to see if prices will drop. It must be a worry.
And yes, can I pester about the K-7 too please!
60-250mm f/4.0 ED (IF) SDM* - £1150 ? Unbelievable that a lens that has only just come out has been increased by a third.
shim
Isn't that about right for the UKP and Yen - or it was at one stage as I was planning a visit to Japan and promptly cancelled it when I realised the pound had slipped from 200+ to 138 yen since my last visit.
I thought the price rises were rather more than a third anyway.
I fear Pentax may follow the shampoo trail in the UK. I wonder if they care as we rapidly descend into a bankrupt economy?
Mike
This was a lens that came out after the currencies had been at their lowest level. The pound has since risen so it should actually be reduced not increased.
shim
The price increase we are facing is insane but lucky for me I have all I wanted and needed..... for now
Which lens was that?
The 60-250mm came out in April 2009 link We were told there would be another increase of about £100 when the initial stock ran out..... that should have been the final price, however the Pound has risen about 10% since April.... so the £100 increase should be unnecessary. There was also a 15% rise in Pentax prices reported in this forum during Dec. 2008 which would have been included in the price of the 60-250mm.
shim
I doubt that they set prices based on a month or so of currency movement. My clients seem to take the hit or the gain for a number of months before moving. But I am an innocent in such matters.
Mike
You can see some of my shots at my Flickr account.
I hope your prices will go down in a few weeks.
I'm sorry you guys had to take the flak for the price increase, its not fair, but unfortunately you are in the line of fire. Plus your human face to the business (otherwise very good 4 business) makes you a prime target. People feel they can't talk to big corporations.
Although you are going with the market, you don't need to be mean about it.
Only £439 for a FA 50mm F1.4
Its a shame people are taking it out on you and your team. I think you are right about the heat but its no excuse really.
Bet ure glad to see that there are still some of us sane and appreciate all your hard work and great service
K20D, PENTAX DA 18-55, TAMRON DI 70-300, PENTAX SMC-K 135 f2.5
www.ajohnson-photography.co.uk
It's not right that he should recieve this treatment!!!
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When do you think that the other retailers will follow suit!
Many have already.
There was stock of the 50-135 at another dealer at the old price (£559, iirc), earlier in the week, I hestitated until today and the price is nearly a grand!!
Obviously, its karma after my £10 grip bargain.
Looks like I will go for the Sigma 17-70 after all.
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