Lenses prices

max11
Posted 18/05/2009 - 23:56 Link
For a few weeks I've been following some lenses proces
Pentax 55-300 £195 at SRS
Pentax 50 FA £155

and less attention on Sigma 10-20 and Pentax 12-24.

What I noted is that prices are very stable and usually there are no discount.
Is it like that,maybe only for some lenses, or can I hope in any promotion (at SRS or somewhere else?)

Thank you
johnriley
Posted 19/05/2009 - 00:16 Link
Prices are currently likely to rise as new stocks are bought in. It won't get any better, so my advice is to move quickly.
Best regards, John
mikew
Posted 19/05/2009 - 07:17 Link
Max11 - pay more attention to the wide side

More money but much more creativity becomes available.

As always IMO only.

Mike
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ttk
Posted 19/05/2009 - 09:41 Link
johnriley wrote:
Prices are currently likely to rise as new stocks are bought in. It won't get any better, so my advice is to move quickly.
Prices up from the 1st June,
Tel,
Chris@SRSWATFORD
Posted 19/05/2009 - 10:05 Link
My advice is to buy pretty soon as some of the Pentax increases are going to be big... The increase covers DSLR, Lenses & Accessories. All stock that I buy from Pentax after the 1st June will be at the new price, and am buying lots this month to see us through for as long as possible..

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Snootchies
Posted 19/05/2009 - 10:26 Link
Thanks very much for the information Chris!

Can we expect a similar situation from Sigma/Tamron prices as well do you think?
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Mike-P
Posted 19/05/2009 - 10:40 Link
I dont think Sigma would DARE put their prices up again.
I notice on Pentaxforums they are saying price rises of 20% plus on a lot of Pentax lenses in other countries.
Chris@SRSWATFORD
Posted 19/05/2009 - 11:45 Link
There are no Tamron or Sigma price increases due as far as I know!
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Unlocker
Posted 19/05/2009 - 12:21 Link
Well, the Sigma 100-300 F4 went up from £759 to £1159, if we see that kind of price rise in say the DA* 60-250, I will be very glad I bought mine on release! Also glad that I think we are covered for lenses now (ha ha!), so we will see what happens to 2nd hand prices in a couple of months, could get very interesting!
Mike-P
Posted 19/05/2009 - 12:27 Link
Still not sure if I should get rid of my Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 and get the DA* 50-135mm f2.8.
Snootchies
Posted 19/05/2009 - 13:50 Link
Wow; I did'nt realise the 100-300 had shot up by £400; my god I can see Mike's point now.
Bob

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Mike-P
Posted 19/05/2009 - 14:18 Link
The Bigma went up by a similar % amount as did the 180mm macro.
golfdiesel
Posted 19/05/2009 - 16:15 Link
This increase is because of the Yen or because of the drop in value of the Pound?
I don't know what the normal price for a "Bigma" is in the UK? I got my Bigma a month ago for 959 Euro's.
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Mike-P
Posted 19/05/2009 - 16:18 Link
golfdiesel wrote:

I don't know what the normal price for a "Bigma" is in the UK? I got my Bigma a month ago for 959 Euro's.
About £1100 .. 4 months ago I think it was around £800.
Mannesty
Posted 19/05/2009 - 16:56 Link
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Edited by Mannesty: 19/05/2009 - 16:56

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