Originally posted by ndy4eva It seems that the price isn't dropping as fast as others (e.g. Nikon D7000). You can get D7000 + 18-105 for $1499. uhmmm...
that's because the k5 is a better camera. Realistically it should cost more it's far better built aside from other issues.
the Nikon 18-105 is supposed to be a pretty good kit lens though
the k5 is supposed to start shipping with the 18-135 as a kit, but i thought I'd seen 1999 which is a pretty big jump from this price ( fully WR though, longer lens and still a better camera IMHO so likely worth the difference if you are just starting, or have pentax lenses already, a harder decision if you already have some good Nikon lenses-not just kit zooms)