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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.
Starting with the Pentax K10D in 2006 we list each of the Pentax K Series camera models produced up to 2025, with the Pentax K-3 III Monochrome being Pentax's most recent release.
If you're wondering if Pentax gear is still a viable option in 2025, we've put together 5 positive reasons to why you should buy into the Pentax brand. The DSLR format might be deemed antiquated by some, but here we show there's still life in the old dog yet.
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Leica announce MONOPAN 50 Black & White Film
To honour a century of 35mm photography, Leica Camera AG is introducing a high-resolution black-and-white film with enhanced spectral sensitivity.
Tyneham - A Village Lost In Time
In search of the lost village of Tyneham by John Riley.
Dusk on Canal du Midi - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Dusk on Canal du Midi' by dewsburya selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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Photograph titled 'Early Morning, Busy French Street' by kerrowdown selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Competitions
Upload your photos to the main gallery to be in with a chance of winning the accolade of Photo of the Week. The current prize is a 128GB EVO Plus microSD memory card with SD adapter, courtesy of our friends at Samsung.
Congratulations davidwozhere and SSF1957 for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #923 - Steel and Weekly #922 - Crossings.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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Popular Reviews & Features
John Riley takes a look at the recently released Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, which is an APS-C DSLR dedicated to black & white photography. John reviews & tests the performance of this stunning monochrome camera which offers crisper, noise-reduced images over its colour sibling.
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the new Pentax SMC DA 50mm f/1.8 prime lens on the Pentax K-5 Digital SLR.
The Hollywood - John Riley puts the fast K series Pentax 28mm f/2 lens to test, providing sample photos, MTF & CA charts along with his verdict of this lens with a big reputation.
