----- Original Message ----- From: "frank theriault" Subject: M 1.4 50mm question
> Hi, > > Saw one of these for sale at a reduced price at a local camera shop. > They were selling it for about $127 Cdn, which the Bank of Canada Quick > Currency Convertor tells me is $93.78 US. > > Is that anywhere near a decent price (considering this is a reputable > shop, so I'll get a warranty and all)? What about if I go offer them > like $100Cdn (that would be about $74US? > > Anyone have any comments and/or thoughts on this lens? It seems fairly > well built and smooth to use. I think thats a bit high, especially since Pentax is no longer supporting the mount (you can use this as a bargaining tool, perhaps. Of all the 50mm lenses I have, I like the M f/1.4 just about the best. I do like the K better overall, but the M is a really nice little optic. William Robb
