Pentax Canada announces instant lens rebate

Squeeze · 01-29-2010, 01:37 PM

Here's more good news from Pentax....Word!

Pentax Canada - Lens Rebate

Alfisti · 01-29-2010, 01:51 PM

Still makes no sense to buy here though, you can get the 12-24 for $300 cheaper in the US.

GoremanX · 01-29-2010, 02:24 PM

Yeah, Pentax is like GM, they forgot to notice the exchange rate sucks sphincter lately (like for the last 3 years). I've bought ALL my Pentax gear from the US.

Andrew Faires · 01-29-2010, 02:53 PM

It all depends on the lens. The DA 15mm f/4 limited for example still comes out too expensive. The DA 21mm f/3.2 limited comes out pretty good after the rebate. I'm sure there's other examples, but those were the two I've been looking at.

dugrant153 · 01-29-2010, 03:04 PM

The FA Limiteds are still incredibly pricey. No relief on that one.

The DA12-24, despite being a fantastic lens, is still a shocker. You'd need a 40% off rebate to make that one within reasonable terms, or make it an F2.8 lens.

**jpzk** · 01-29-2010, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by Alfisti

Still makes no sense to buy here though, you can get the 12-24 for $300 cheaper in the US.

What's the ongoing price for the 12-24 in Canada (after rebate)?
Curious to see how this compare to US prices.

JP

cb750r · 01-29-2010, 06:55 PM

Sweet its now just an Arm, instead of an Arm and a Leg!

GoremanX · 01-29-2010, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

What's the ongoing price for the 12-24 in Canada (after rebate)?
Curious to see how this compare to US prices.

$1258.40 CAD!!! I believe that's BEFORE rebate, so if we apply the $100 rebate, that would likely be $1158.40 CAD.
Camera Canada :: Lenses :: Pentax :: 12-24mm f4 smc ED AL IF DA Lens

This is compared to $720 USD at Amazon. So even taking into account the rebate in Canada, it's still $400+ cheaper in the US. And that's not taking into account PST and GST.

Meanwhile, our currencies are worth almost the same, the lenses are all made in the same place, and they're subject to the exact same import fees. While (most of) the rest of Canada has adjusted their pricing to account for the current exchange rate, some stubborn companies insist on ripping us off. Those companies have no right to bitch when I buy all my stuff in the US instead. I'd HAPPILY pay the PST and GST if the prices could be more reasonable over here, but they're not, so too bad.

Andi Lo · 01-29-2010, 11:27 PM

Does prodigital2000 apply to this rebate?

I'm thinking I should get the 21MM...

vizjerei · 01-29-2010, 11:29 PM

XD and I thought I was paying so much for 12-24 when it was still ~$700... Big Booo to the saving $50 on 15mm Limited..

NeverSatisfied · 01-30-2010, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by vizjerei

XD and I thought I was paying so much for 12-24 when it was still ~$700... Big Booo to the saving $50 on 15mm Limited..

Good grief! I think I paid just over $500 for my 12-24 from ProDigital2000, back in November 2008. I thought I was being irresponsible when I ran up my credit card buying lenses last year, but I guess in hindsight it was the right decision!

GoremanX · 01-30-2010, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by NeverSatisfied

Good grief! I think I paid just over $500 for my 12-24 from ProDigital2000, back in November 2008. I thought I was being irresponsible when I ran up my credit card buying lenses last year, but I guess in hindsight it was the right decision!

I think a lot of people who bought Pentax lenses back on 2008 and early 2009 can now look back and say: That was a good investment!

Those same people could now sell their lenses for more than they paid.

Mike.P® · 01-30-2010, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by GoremanX

$1258.40 CAD!!! I believe that's BEFORE rebate, so if we apply the $100 rebate, that would likely be $1158.40 CAD.

UK price (and these people are cheap compared to other Pentax dealers).
£890 which works out at $1522 CAD.

And you think you are hard done by

GoremanX · 01-30-2010, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

And you think you are hard done by

Actually that's the beauty of living right next door to the US. I'm not hard done by at all, I can just walk over to the US and buy it there

Choice is a beautiful thing.

GoremanX · 01-30-2010, 02:32 PM

I just found a fairly good reason to consider buying Pentax equipment in Canada: the warranty here is twice as long.

Pentax Canada - Warranty Information

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01-29-2010, 01:51 PM	#2
Alfisti Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto (for now) Posts: 1,748	Still makes no sense to buy here though, you can get the 12-24 for $300 cheaper in the US.

01-29-2010, 02:24 PM	#3
GoremanX Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia, VT Photos: Albums Posts: 1,657	Yeah, Pentax is like GM, they forgot to notice the exchange rate sucks sphincter lately (like for the last 3 years). I've bought ALL my Pentax gear from the US.

01-29-2010, 02:53 PM	#4
Andrew Faires Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 744	It all depends on the lens. The DA 15mm f/4 limited for example still comes out too expensive. The DA 21mm f/3.2 limited comes out pretty good after the rebate. I'm sure there's other examples, but those were the two I've been looking at.

01-29-2010, 03:04 PM	#5
dugrant153 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,059	The FA Limiteds are still incredibly pricey. No relief on that one. The DA12-24, despite being a fantastic lens, is still a shocker. You'd need a 40% off rebate to make that one within reasonable terms, or make it an F2.8 lens.

01-29-2010, 06:42 PM	#6
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Alfisti Still makes no sense to buy here though, you can get the 12-24 for $300 cheaper in the US. What's the ongoing price for the 12-24 in Canada (after rebate)? Curious to see how this compare to US prices. JP

01-29-2010, 06:55 PM	#7
cb750r Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 310	Sweet its now just an Arm, instead of an Arm and a Leg!

01-29-2010, 09:43 PM	#8
GoremanX Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia, VT Photos: Albums Posts: 1,657	Originally posted by jpzk What's the ongoing price for the 12-24 in Canada (after rebate)? Curious to see how this compare to US prices. $1258.40 CAD!!! I believe that's BEFORE rebate, so if we apply the $100 rebate, that would likely be $1158.40 CAD. Camera Canada :: Lenses :: Pentax :: 12-24mm f4 smc ED AL IF DA Lens This is compared to $720 USD at Amazon. So even taking into account the rebate in Canada, it's still $400+ cheaper in the US. And that's not taking into account PST and GST. Meanwhile, our currencies are worth almost the same, the lenses are all made in the same place, and they're subject to the exact same import fees. While (most of) the rest of Canada has adjusted their pricing to account for the current exchange rate, some stubborn companies insist on ripping us off. Those companies have no right to bitch when I buy all my stuff in the US instead. I'd HAPPILY pay the PST and GST if the prices could be more reasonable over here, but they're not, so too bad.

01-29-2010, 11:27 PM	#9
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Does prodigital2000 apply to this rebate? I'm thinking I should get the 21MM...

01-29-2010, 11:29 PM	#10
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	XD and I thought I was paying so much for 12-24 when it was still ~$700... Big Booo to the saving $50 on 15mm Limited..

01-30-2010, 12:48 AM	#11
NeverSatisfied Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 688	Originally posted by vizjerei XD and I thought I was paying so much for 12-24 when it was still ~$700... Big Booo to the saving $50 on 15mm Limited.. Good grief! I think I paid just over $500 for my 12-24 from ProDigital2000, back in November 2008. I thought I was being irresponsible when I ran up my credit card buying lenses last year, but I guess in hindsight it was the right decision!

01-30-2010, 12:54 AM	#12
GoremanX Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia, VT Photos: Albums Posts: 1,657	Originally posted by NeverSatisfied Good grief! I think I paid just over $500 for my 12-24 from ProDigital2000, back in November 2008. I thought I was being irresponsible when I ran up my credit card buying lenses last year, but I guess in hindsight it was the right decision! I think a lot of people who bought Pentax lenses back on 2008 and early 2009 can now look back and say: That was a good investment! Those same people could now sell their lenses for more than they paid.

01-30-2010, 04:42 AM	#13
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by GoremanX $1258.40 CAD!!! I believe that's BEFORE rebate, so if we apply the $100 rebate, that would likely be $1158.40 CAD. UK price (and these people are cheap compared to other Pentax dealers). £890 which works out at $1522 CAD. And you think you are hard done by

01-30-2010, 11:04 AM	#14
GoremanX Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia, VT Photos: Albums Posts: 1,657	Originally posted by Mike.P® And you think you are hard done by Actually that's the beauty of living right next door to the US. I'm not hard done by at all, I can just walk over to the US and buy it there Choice is a beautiful thing.

01-30-2010, 02:32 PM	#15
GoremanX Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia, VT Photos: Albums Posts: 1,657	I just found a fairly good reason to consider buying Pentax equipment in Canada: the warranty here is twice as long. Pentax Canada - Warranty Information