http://www.pentaxforums.com/news/pentax-usa-increases-lens-prices.html
So, here we go:-
Lens | Old Price | New Price | Increase / Percentage |
| DA 14mm F2.8 | $710 | $950 | $240 / 34% |
| FA 35mm F2 | $400 | $600 | $200 / 50% |
| FA 43mm F1.9 Limited | $585 | $750 | $165 / 28% |
| D FA 50mm F2.8 Macro | $450 | $600* | $150 / 33% |
| FA 50mm F1.4 | $360 | $450 | $90 / 25% |
| FA 77mm F1.8 Limited | $800 | $1050 | $250 / 31% |
| DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 | $530 | $650** | $120 / 23% |
| DA 12-24mm F4 | $730 | $900 | $170 / 23% |
| DA 17-70mm F4 | $490 | $600 | $110 / 22% |
| DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 | $370 | $400 | $30 / 8% |
The percentage increase is significant, or, I would say it is just insane, crazy and nonsense!!
Yet, Pentax has done it again. I believe more Pentaxians and Pentax users will leave the boat! Yes, the Pentax Sky is Falling and the old Titanic is sinking, quickly and faster than ever before! >:-(
Update: At the same time, Pentax Imaging USA has put out "instant rebate" program for most current Pentax cameras and four lenses (only), namely, the DFA50 and DA10-17 which are included above for the increased price lenses as well as the other two cheap DA(L) primes of the DA35/2.4 and the DA50/1.8. For instance, the price increase of the really old DFA50 is $150 whilst the rebate money is in the exact same amount!? Isn't that really funny enough? Is Pentax making a big joke to all their US users and customers?! :-o