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HD Pentax-D FA 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR Lens Review

John Riley reviews the premium full-frame HD 21mm f/2.4 Limited lens from Pentax. How does this beautiful lens measure up, John shares MTF & CA Charts, along with sample photos and his verdict.

Posted 25/11/2024 - Reviews

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

Pentax Z Series Cameras

It's 1991 and PENTAX piles on the muscles with the arrival of the Z series cameras. John Riley researches some of the latter film era camera models.

Posted 03/04/2025 - Articles

Totnes on Wednesday.

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Comparison of the K5iis and the K3 Mkiii - your views please

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Bluebell time and a different perspective on it.

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Gave my MZ-5 an outing loaded with July 1989 FP4 --

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The elusive Takumar 58mm f2

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Tulip spring

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Rose variations.

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STILL LIFE

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Two lonely people - Awarded Photo of the Week
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