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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.
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 Pentax WG-8 which is 20 megapixel tough waterproof camera. John provides sample photos, test charts and his verdict for this travel and pocket friendly compact.
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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 kerrowdown for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #977 - Backlight and Monthly #168 - Individual.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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Grazing - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Grazing' by LennyBloke selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
PANO Grande - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'PANO Grande' by GIULIO57 selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Posed - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Posed' by AlwaysAl selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Face in a crowd - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Face in a crowd' by pipinmels selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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Popular Reviews & Features
A round-up of some of the best Pentax Full Frame & APS-C lenses including a brief history of Pentax lenses.
The Pentax MX-1 is an advanced compact camera with Brass top and bottom plates as well as a bright f/1.8 4x optical zoom lens.
Sample Photos from the new Pentax smc DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 ED SDM lens shot with the Pentax K-5 IIs.
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.
