Originally posted by aleonx3 But that is only a marketing thing, and I am sure they will correct that as it is usually referred to the camera (new introduction).... "for true-weather resistance, make sure you get the WR lens" or something like will likely appear. The bundling of the 18-55 L version is only to lower the price point for new comers who will eventually upgrade to the WR lens. I just don't see that as a big deal at all.
But we were talking about marketing. Sigh.
Fine, you all have faith that Pentax will clear all this up at some later point, but note they're already dealing with the market confusion on their Facebook page and likely more than one person has done pre-ordered from that NewEgg page under false pretense.
Most newcomers don't "upgrade" lenses at all, and calling having to buy an optically identical lens as an "upgrade" is debatable.
I'm glad Pentax has finally embraced affordable WR as a product marketing point, I just wish they didn't leave any room for user/salesperson error or exposure to claims of false advertising.