New Panasonic 25mm 1.7 for $99!

[PropilotBW]

I was browsing BH and ran across Panasonic's latest lens for $99. Although I don't need it at this time, I feel like I should buy it just because it's too good of a deal to pass up!

Here's the link.
Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens H-H025K B&H Photo Video

 

[Derrel]

I would immediately pre-order one!

 

[PropilotBW]

I would immediately pre-order one!

I thought about it, not very long nor hard. I pre-ordered it. Even if it turns out a bust, I could sell it for more than I bought it.

What gives? How is BH able to offer this? No other website is offering this deal.

 

[Derrel]

I have NO IDEA how any vendor can offer a so-called $249 discount on a brand-new item like a 25mm f/1.7 Asperical element lens...

 

[Ron Evers]

Also Adorama, See this discussion.

25mm f/1.7 $99 at B&H: Micro Four Thirds Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

 

[jcdeboever]

it's a mistake more than likely. Jump on it.

 

[Braineack]

probably a black friday promo that got messed up.

 

[MichaelHenson]

Would this work on the Olympus OM-D EM-5?

 

[PropilotBW]

Would this work on the Olympus OM-D EM-5?

Yes, that is the camera I purchased it for.

 

[PropilotBW]

it's a mistake more than likely. Jump on it.

probably a black friday promo that got messed up.

If it's messed up, it would have to be some intern at Panasonic. Samy's Camera, National Camera and Adorama also show the lens st $99.

 

[Ron Evers]

You can expect purple fringing in high contrast areas with it on Oly bodies.