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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

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 17 Film Camera Review

The PENTAX 17 is a 2024 compact film camera featuring vertical half-frame shooting, a fixed 25mm f/3.5 lens with zone focusing and is the first release from Pentax's Film Project. John Riley reviews this modern day take on film photography and provides sample photos along with his verdict.

Posted 18/01/2025 - Reviews

Leaving Duffield

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Spring in the churchyard

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Spad's latest astro!

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Recent Film Work

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For Sale Tokinas SD 28-70 f3.5-4.5 and 70-210 SD f4-5.6

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Cash Converters - K1 II £849.99

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Out with my Dodgy MX and M42 lenses --

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More from Churnet Valley Railway

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Lady Photographer - Awarded Photo of the Week
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HD Pentax-FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW Lens Review

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the new Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens for full-frame and APS-C cameras.

Posted 21/04/2015 - Reviews

SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens Review

Superfast 50mm M Series vintage lens from Pentax. John Riley reviews this easily adapted, widely available f/1.4 classic, sharing sample photos, MTF & CA performance charts along with his verdict of this standard length K mount lens.

Posted 23/10/2024 - Reviews

SMC Pentax-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM Lens Review

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM, a bright f/2.8 constant aperture telephoto-zoom lens.

Posted 16/06/2014 - Reviews

HD Pentax-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR Lens Review

John Riley reviews the premium full-frame HD 21mm f/2.4 Limited lens from Pentax. How does this beautiful lens measure up, John shares MTF & CA Charts, along with sample photos and his verdict.

Posted 25/11/2024 - Reviews