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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.
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.
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.
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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 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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