Pentax announces rebates on the highly acclaimed 645d system as well as on select lim

Adam · 03-11-2013, 07:20 AM

News update from the official Pentax website:

Denver, CO — In conjunction with the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International Expo taking place at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV, March 11-13, 2013 PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION, is pleased to announce consumer mail-in rebates on its renowned 645D medium-format system as well as select Limited series lenses when bundled with its flagship series of DSLR, the K-5 IIs.[/url]

Details ---

FA limited rebates: Big Savings on Pentax FA Limited Lenses (USA) - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

645D rebates: Big Savings on the Pentax 645D System (USA) - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

**monochrome** · 03-11-2013, 07:25 AM

And so it begins ..........

[Edited by Jin Desu]

JinDesu · 03-11-2013, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

And so ir begins ..........

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...select Limited series lenses when bundled with its flagship series of DSRL, the K-5 IIs. The rebat...

You guys need editors

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Save Up to $2,199.95 on the 645D System

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Photographers who purchase a 645D camera body will receive a free D-FA 55mm lens and a $500 PENTAX VISA® PREPAID CARD on the purchase of the D-FA 25mm and HD 90mm lens when purchased at the same time as the body, for a total savings of up to $1,000. Additionally, consumers who purchase the K-5IIs camera body will receive a $250 PENTAX VISA® PREPAID CARD on the purchase of FA 31mm, 43mm and 77mm Limited series lenses when purchased at the same time as the body for a combined savings of up to $750.

I don't really like mail-in rebates though. Pain in the butt. And reading the section for the k-5IIs, I'm not sure if that means you can get $750 by buying the 3 lenses to get the pre-paid card 3 times, or if buying one lens with the body nets savings + the $250 card.

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Limited series lenses when bundled with its flagship series of DSRL,

They need editors too!

NitroDC · 03-11-2013, 08:15 AM

Hmm, I can't seem to find the rebate on their Special Offers page. Working for anyone else?

JinDesu · 03-11-2013, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by NitroDC

Hmm, I can't seem to find the rebate on their Special Offers page. Working for anyone else?

Nope - not working for me yet.

**Miguel** · 03-11-2013, 08:30 AM

So, what are the implications here?

Rebates are often used as a last push to move soon-to-be discontinued product.

M

JinDesu · 03-11-2013, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by Miguel

So, what are the implications here?

Rebates are often used as a last push to move soon-to-be discontinued product.

M

Well, the k-5II is out now and getting good reviews - thus, bundling FA Ltd lenses with it must be to sell the FA Ltd lenses. Especially since the rebate is only for the FA Ltd lenses. By the powers of Greyskul-I mean, assumption, I think the FA Ltds are being replaced soon~

**Miguel** · 03-11-2013, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Well, the k-5II is out now and getting good reviews - thus, bundling FA Ltd lenses with it must be to sell the FA Ltd lenses. Especially since the rebate is only for the FA Ltd lenses. By the powers of Greyskul-I mean, assumption, I think the FA Ltds are being replaced soon~

Well, keep going. . .by what, and why now?

M

NitroDC · 03-11-2013, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by Miguel

Well, keep going. . .by what, and why now?

M

Since full-frame is coming (relatively) soon, they probably want to put out a few new FF lenses instead of continuing production of old design. I'm guessing they'll be marked as D-FA models.

devorama · 03-11-2013, 09:53 AM

So that's kinda odd. All the FA limiteds, 31mm, 43mm, 77mm qualify for a $250 rebate if purchased with the K-5IIs. Odd that they are discounting only the FF lenses with this. I wonder if that means anything?

Pentax Special Offers

Also there are rebates on 645D lenses when bought with the body.

panoguy · 03-11-2013, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by devorama

I wonder if that means anything?

Ricoh is more interested in selling stuff than Hoya was?

devorama · 03-11-2013, 10:09 AM

So Pentax is encouraging people to buy FF compatible lenses with their best current APS-C camera... Kinda odd.

cali92rs · 03-11-2013, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Well, the k-5II is out now and getting good reviews - thus, bundling FA Ltd lenses with it must be to sell the FA Ltd lenses. Especially since the rebate is only for the FA Ltd lenses. By the powers of Greyskul-I mean, assumption, I think the FA Ltds are being replaced soon~

I can buy that....
Or the more cynical way to look at it is that the K-5II isn't really selling well (despite the good reviews) and this gives people a nice incentive to buy one.

JinDesu · 03-11-2013, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by devorama

So Pentax is encouraging people to buy FF compatible lenses with their best current APS-C camera... Kinda odd.

Makes sense - if they are planning on introducing a FF for enthusiasts and pro's to upgrade to - as those are the people who would upgrade to FF, and who would buy the best current APS-C camera.

JinDesu · 03-11-2013, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by cali92rs

I can buy that....
Or the more cynical way to look at it is that the K-5II isn't really selling well (despite the good reviews) and this gives people a nice incentive to buy one.

Pfffft, cynics! If it was to sell the k-5IIs, why bundle it with expensive lenses! Even with the rebate, those are some expensive lenses that the normal people wouldn't really consider getting.

If I were to try to sell the k-5IIs fast, I would bundle it with the 18-135/18-55WR and give a nice $200 rebate. That would sell the k-5IIs much faster than this bundle.

03-11-2013, 07:20 AM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Pentax announces rebates on the highly acclaimed 645d system as well as on select lim News update from the official Pentax website: Denver, CO — In conjunction with the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International Expo taking place at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV, March 11-13, 2013 PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION, is pleased to announce consumer mail-in rebates on its renowned 645D medium-format system as well as select Limited series lenses when bundled with its flagship series of DSLR, the K-5 IIs.[/url] Details --- FA limited rebates: Big Savings on Pentax FA Limited Lenses (USA) - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com 645D rebates: Big Savings on the Pentax 645D System (USA) - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

03-11-2013, 07:25 AM	#2
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	And so it begins .......... [Edited by Jin Desu] Last edited by monochrome; 03-11-2013 at 07:43 AM.

03-11-2013, 09:53 AM	#10
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638	Pentax is offering $250 rebates on FA ltds when bought with K-5IIs So that's kinda odd. All the FA limiteds, 31mm, 43mm, 77mm qualify for a $250 rebate if purchased with the K-5IIs. Odd that they are discounting only the FF lenses with this. I wonder if that means anything? Pentax Special Offers Also there are rebates on 645D lenses when bought with the body.

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03-11-2013, 07:36 AM	#3
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by monochrome And so ir begins .......... Quote: ...select Limited series lenses when bundled with its flagship series of DSRL, the K-5 IIs. The rebat... You guys need editors Quote: Save Up to $2,199.95 on the 645D System Quote: Photographers who purchase a 645D camera body will receive a free D-FA 55mm lens and a $500 PENTAX VISA® PREPAID CARD on the purchase of the D-FA 25mm and HD 90mm lens when purchased at the same time as the body, for a total savings of up to $1,000. Additionally, consumers who purchase the K-5IIs camera body will receive a $250 PENTAX VISA® PREPAID CARD on the purchase of FA 31mm, 43mm and 77mm Limited series lenses when purchased at the same time as the body for a combined savings of up to $750. I don't really like mail-in rebates though. Pain in the butt. And reading the section for the k-5IIs, I'm not sure if that means you can get $750 by buying the 3 lenses to get the pre-paid card 3 times, or if buying one lens with the body nets savings + the $250 card. Quote: Limited series lenses when bundled with its flagship series of DSRL, They need editors too!

03-11-2013, 08:15 AM	#4
NitroDC Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 342	Hmm, I can't seem to find the rebate on their Special Offers page. Working for anyone else?

03-11-2013, 08:24 AM	#5
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by NitroDC Hmm, I can't seem to find the rebate on their Special Offers page. Working for anyone else? Nope - not working for me yet.

03-11-2013, 08:30 AM	#6
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	So, what are the implications here? Rebates are often used as a last push to move soon-to-be discontinued product. M

03-11-2013, 08:32 AM	#7
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Miguel So, what are the implications here? Rebates are often used as a last push to move soon-to-be discontinued product. M Well, the k-5II is out now and getting good reviews - thus, bundling FA Ltd lenses with it must be to sell the FA Ltd lenses. Especially since the rebate is only for the FA Ltd lenses. By the powers of Greyskul-I mean, assumption, I think the FA Ltds are being replaced soon~

03-11-2013, 08:45 AM	#8
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Originally posted by JinDesu Well, the k-5II is out now and getting good reviews - thus, bundling FA Ltd lenses with it must be to sell the FA Ltd lenses. Especially since the rebate is only for the FA Ltd lenses. By the powers of Greyskul-I mean, assumption, I think the FA Ltds are being replaced soon~ Well, keep going. . .by what, and why now? M

03-11-2013, 09:22 AM	#9
NitroDC Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 342	Originally posted by Miguel Well, keep going. . .by what, and why now? M Since full-frame is coming (relatively) soon, they probably want to put out a few new FF lenses instead of continuing production of old design. I'm guessing they'll be marked as D-FA models.

03-11-2013, 10:08 AM	#11
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by devorama I wonder if that means anything? Ricoh is more interested in selling stuff than Hoya was?

03-11-2013, 10:09 AM	#12
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638	So Pentax is encouraging people to buy FF compatible lenses with their best current APS-C camera... Kinda odd.

03-11-2013, 10:10 AM	#13
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by JinDesu Well, the k-5II is out now and getting good reviews - thus, bundling FA Ltd lenses with it must be to sell the FA Ltd lenses. Especially since the rebate is only for the FA Ltd lenses. By the powers of Greyskul-I mean, assumption, I think the FA Ltds are being replaced soon~ I can buy that.... Or the more cynical way to look at it is that the K-5II isn't really selling well (despite the good reviews) and this gives people a nice incentive to buy one.

03-11-2013, 10:13 AM	#14
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by devorama So Pentax is encouraging people to buy FF compatible lenses with their best current APS-C camera... Kinda odd. Makes sense - if they are planning on introducing a FF for enthusiasts and pro's to upgrade to - as those are the people who would upgrade to FF, and who would buy the best current APS-C camera.

03-11-2013, 10:18 AM	#15
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by cali92rs I can buy that.... Or the more cynical way to look at it is that the K-5II isn't really selling well (despite the good reviews) and this gives people a nice incentive to buy one. Pfffft, cynics! If it was to sell the k-5IIs, why bundle it with expensive lenses! Even with the rebate, those are some expensive lenses that the normal people wouldn't really consider getting. If I were to try to sell the k-5IIs fast, I would bundle it with the 18-135/18-55WR and give a nice $200 rebate. That would sell the k-5IIs much faster than this bundle.