K-5 + 18-135mm kit

kthung · 03-07-2011, 05:48 PM

Hi,

Any news on when a K5+18-135mm package kit will become available at B&H? Any word on pricing as well?

Thanks

Adam · 03-07-2011, 06:03 PM

I haven't heard anything from Pentax about the coming of such a kit- it's starting to look like the 18-135 is just the k-5's trademark lens, just like the 17-70 was the k-7's. However, the price of the package has fallen by over $300 since lanch:

1389 for the k5: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/735971-REG/Pentax_14748_K_5_Digital_SLR_Camera.html
499 for the 18-135: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/740381-USA/Pentax_21977_SMC_DA_18_135mm_F_3_5_5_6.html

Thus the kit price would be about $1890

tm01 · 03-09-2011, 01:03 PM

I would also be interested if this were to become available!

(posting this on the off chance that it will encourage B&H / Pentax to release it as a kit in the US)

bdery · 03-10-2011, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by Adam

the k-5's trademark lens

I'm not sure I understand what you mean by that.

Kathiewe · 03-13-2011, 11:26 AM

I am also interested in this as a kit. Otherwise, will be buying just the body.

Chuck-B&H · 03-16-2011, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by tm01

I would also be interested if this were to become available!

(posting this on the off chance that it will encourage B&H / Pentax to release it as a kit in the US)

Sorry, but "kits" come from the manufacturer either in a single box or 2 separate items sold as a package. There are times when you may see an item listed as a B&H Kit but these usually have an incentive from the manufacturer behind the scenes.

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Kathiewe · 03-16-2011, 07:38 AM

Thanks for the explanation, Chuck. Will be making this purchase as soon as the IRS refund comes in.

03-07-2011, 05:48 PM	#1
kthung Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 359	K-5 + 18-135mm kit Hi, Any news on when a K5+18-135mm package kit will become available at B&H? Any word on pricing as well? Thanks

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03-07-2011, 06:03 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I haven't heard anything from Pentax about the coming of such a kit- it's starting to look like the 18-135 is just the k-5's trademark lens, just like the 17-70 was the k-7's. However, the price of the package has fallen by over $300 since lanch: 1389 for the k5: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/735971-REG/Pentax_14748_K_5_Digital_SLR_Camera.html 499 for the 18-135: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/740381-USA/Pentax_21977_SMC_DA_18_135mm_F_3_5_5_6.html Thus the kit price would be about $1890

03-09-2011, 01:03 PM	#3
tm01 New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Reno Photos: Gallery Posts: 19	I would also be interested if this were to become available! (posting this on the off chance that it will encourage B&H / Pentax to release it as a kit in the US)

03-10-2011, 05:57 AM	#4
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Originally posted by Adam the k-5's trademark lens I'm not sure I understand what you mean by that.

03-13-2011, 11:26 AM	#5
Kathiewe Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 54	I am also interested in this as a kit. Otherwise, will be buying just the body.

03-16-2011, 06:28 AM	#6
Chuck-B&H B&H Photo Specialist Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York Posts: 935	Originally posted by tm01 I would also be interested if this were to become available! (posting this on the off chance that it will encourage B&H / Pentax to release it as a kit in the US) Sorry, but "kits" come from the manufacturer either in a single box or 2 separate items sold as a package. There are times when you may see an item listed as a B&H Kit but these usually have an incentive from the manufacturer behind the scenes. C h u c k C a p r i o l a Live Chat and E-Mail Sales Manager B&H Photo-Video Thank you, we appreciate your business. * Peace on Earth *

03-16-2011, 07:38 AM	#7
Kathiewe Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 54	Thanks for the explanation, Chuck. Will be making this purchase as soon as the IRS refund comes in.