>> Second, in body SR is not going to work in the FF because of image >> circle limitations. Canon has the upper hand here because of the lens >> based IS, which is independent of the sensor size. But have you priced >> an IS lens lately? > > Interesting question. > from BH Photo: > Canon 300/2.8 IS US$3900 (in stock) > Pentax FA 300/2.8 non-is $US4550 (accepting orders)
Keep in mind that Pentax doesn't have the mass production capabilities that Canon has. Obviously, Canon's production cost is much lower than Pentax's, and therefore their final prices are also going to be much lower. Plus, since Canon lenses are in MUCH higher demand than Pentax's, the price competition amongst sellers like B&H and other major retailers is going to drive the prices down that much further. I can't tell you Canon's NET pricing for their lenses (I do have access to this info at work, btw), but suffice to say, B&H's profit margin on such lenses is very, very slim. They can afford to charge more for Pentax because they're not such hot sellers. Even still, I had to turn away a couple list members who wanted to buy lenses from me because we just can't match B&H's slim pricing. John Celio P.S.: to anyone who has e-mailed me at my work address ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), I've been home sick the last couple days and unable to access my work email. Thank goodness I have a laptop, or I wouldn't be able to get into this little tech tussle from my bed. -- http://www.neovenator.com AIM: Neopifex "Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making a statement." -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
