The rebate program is already announced on the Pentax web site. Basically, for the next three months, there's a $100 rebate on lots of nice lenses (including the limiteds, the 16-45, and the 10-17 fisheye), and a $50 rebate on several others (notable among them being the DA 50-200 and the FA 50mm).
I wonder if this is designed to tempt those of us who are waiting to see what innovations the DA f2.8 zooms offer? I think it might work - I feel a need for a fisheye zoom ... On Fri, Mar 31, 2006 at 07:54:53PM -0500, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > For whatever it's worth, I just received a SPAM message from Pentax > (aka "updates") with the following information (see below). > > My comments: > 1. The rebate coupon is already there: > http://www.pentaxslr.com/files/scms_docs//YOUR_CHOICE_Lens_Coupon_12Lenses_040106.pdf > > It looks the same as the previous one. > Didn't I say this earlier, that I'd expect the prices going down > shortly after the end of the rebate or yet another rebate starting? > > 2. Am I too critical or indeed, some images from "Kelly Invitational" > event could have been of a better quality? > > Igor > > SPAM (aka "updates") from Pentax: > > Been thinking about adding a new element to your photography? With our new > lens > rebate program, it's your choice. Most PENTAX Digital SLR lenses will feature > a > rebate, starting April 1, 2006. > > As a PENTAX owner, you know that our products are world-renowned. Each lens > features the latest in lens technology and materials, and every smc PENTAX > lens features our acclaimed multi-layer coating to lower surface reflection, > reduce ultra violet rays, and deliver clear, high-contrast images. > Famous for pristine clarity, superb contrast, and superior quality, smc > PENTAX lenses are the exceptional choice for discerning photographers of > every level. > > Save today! Visit www.pentaxslr.comour Web site for all of the details, > including a downloadable form with the rebate offers. > > Also, please check out the Kelly Slater Invitational Web site at > www.kellyslaterinvitational.com. Most of the amazing photos from the > event, which was sponsored by PENTAX, were taken with our family of cameras. >
