Alexander wrote:
> I doubt very highly that the drop in prices was due "merely to currency
> fluctuations!" Why were the very popular FA* 85mm f/14, FA 50mm f/1.4, FA
> 35mm f/2.0, FA* 24mm f/2.0 lenses, and two Limited lenses NOT effected by
> these price fluctuations? Further, the price percentage drops were not
> uniform as would be expected with currency fluctuations.
I still believe its most likely due to currency fluctuations. What lenses getting
rabates when, is probably just a function of when stock are getting refilled. The
dollar is very high lately and this should be reflected in lower prices on recently
imported items.
Its nothing new this. A couple of years ago Pentax in the US reduced prices on the FA*
24/2 and the FA* 85/1.4. That also triggered speculations of new lenses.
> Note that the FA* 28-70mm f/2.8, FA* 80-200mm f/2.8, FA 135mm f/2.8, and
> FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lenses that WERE effected could all be replaced by more
> modern designs.
Yes, it could be. I just wouldn't hold my breath though.
P�l
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