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Asahi Photo is a UK based camera and lens repair company specialising in film cameras, including the Asahi Pentax 6x7, Pentax 67 and Pentax 67II models.
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.
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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 Simonmac and Takumar for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #992 - Metal and Weekly #991 - Strange.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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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.
Faithful - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Faithful' by rex1999 selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Into the woods - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Into the woods' by sueriley 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.
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.
Award winning photographer Bill Ward recently announced the release of this first book 'Immersive' which is a collection of photographs taken within water using the ICM technique.
John Riley reviews the compact and weather-sealed 55-300mm telephoto zoom lens for Pentax DSLRs.
