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Battle of the 43mm Lenses - Leica vs Pentax

John Riley compares the Leica Q3's 43mm lens with the SMC Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9, both lenses designed to match the same view as the human eye. John provides test charts for both lenses, sample photos and his verdict.

Posted 09/03/2025 - Articles

Pentax FA Series Lenses

Continuing our journey exploring the various series from Pentax, John Riley reaches the FA & FA J Series of lenses. John looks into the history of these full-frame offerings of which include some still in production to this day, along with a few other models that have been modernised.

Posted 18/12/2024 - Articles

Pentax Z Series Cameras

It's 1991 and PENTAX piles on the muscles with the arrival of the Z series cameras. John Riley researches some of the latter film era camera models.

Posted 03/04/2025 - Articles

Model Shoot with Pentax Q7

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Grip issues

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Mint Q S-1

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Good Morning Sunshine

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1400 Photos...

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Daisy deliberations

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In the Woods

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