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With over 15 years in continuous production, John Riley revisits this versatile Pentax all-in-one walkaround solution. Does the Pentax 18-135mm match up to modern expectations? With sample photos, MTF & CA charts along with further reflection John provides the answers.
The potential for a DSLR revival could just be around the corner as some photographers seek more of a photographic experience over Mirrorless. John Riley compares the latter premium APS-C models released - Pentax K-3 III, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 and Pentax KP.
John Riley reviews the super versatile Pentax F 35-70mm zoom lens from the late 1980s. Easily purchased for very little expense, can this film zoom hold its own on digital sensors? John rigorously tests the lens to find out.
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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 gibis for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #994: Candid portraits and Monthly #172 - Unusual Architecture.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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My morning Walk - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'My morning Walk' by glenarm selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Motorcycles - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Motorcycles' by davidstorm selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Gonzen - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Gonzen' by pipinmels selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Another from Horsey Gap - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Another from Horsey Gap' by markm selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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Popular Reviews & Features
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.
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.
John Riley reviews the Pentax 135mm f/2.5 telephoto K Series lens with a bonus comparison with the Takumar (Bayonet) 135mm f/2.5 - John provides sample photos, MTF & CA charts along with his verdict on both lenses.
Flocks of Starlings are fascinating to watch but even more interesting to photograph, as Steve Bennett explains.
