Clearly they haven't a clue.
Rob Studdert made me do it (i.e., send the wicked query to Pentax USA to see if they were aware that some of the FA 77 had made it to the U.S.)
Some time back, when we were discussing the lack of availability of the DA 16-45, someone posted that Sigma now does not warehouse lenses. Instead, lenses are shipped from Manilla directly to retailers soon after they are manufactured.
This communication suggests that Pentax does the same. That is, the few FA 77s that made it to the U.S. went directly to B&H, without Pentax USA knowing about it. Notwithstanding the canned reply below, I now suspect that Pentax USA no longer receives gear and reships it to dealers.
Joe
-------- Original Message -------- Joseph,
Thank you for contacting Pentax Imaging Company.
Our records indicate the 77mm FA and 14mm DA lenses are currently on back order. However, an estimated delivery date has not yet been made available from the manufacturer.
As soon as supplies are received, they will be promptly distributed to our dealers.
If you have further questions, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at: 800-877-0155
Thanks again,
Joe Virgil
Pentax Imaging Company
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 10:20 AM To: pentaxinfo__PI Subject: Sorry to keep pestering you, but I have
Name: Joseph Tainter
Email Address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Product: Lenses
Purchase Date: Not Yet
Inquiry:
Sorry to keep pestering you, but I have some
travel coming up soon. Could you let me know when
you expect the FA 77 and DA 14 to be available in
the U.S.?
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Joseph Tainter
