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SMC Pentax-F 50mm f/1.7 Lens Review

Fast, sharp 50mm F Series vintage lens from Pentax. John Riley reviews this easily adapted, widely available f/1.7 classic, sharing sample photos, MTF & CA performance charts along with his verdict of this standard length K mount lens.

Posted 10/02/2025 - Reviews

Pentax FA Series Lenses

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.

Posted 18/12/2024 - 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

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Misty morning trees

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Aurora Watch UK - Aurora Likely

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Evening sun at Westport, Co. Mayo

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Brimham Rocks - North Yorkshire.

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I got a Bird on a Stick!

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Slides to Digital.

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Simply Spring

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Potts Twin Peaks After the Rain - Awarded Photo of the Week
Fresh from the bud - Awarded Photo of the Week
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Staying beneath the Stars - Awarded Photo of the Week

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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.

Posted 19/11/2024 - Reviews

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