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John Riley reviews Pentax's lowest priced DSLR model aimed at enthusiasts that's still in production. The KF might be Pentax's least equipped model, but with a 24mp sensor it's far from being a compromise in what really matters, image quality.
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.
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.
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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 gibis and Nigelk for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #976 - In Flight and Weekly #975 - Fruit and Veg.
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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.
Windy day - Awarded Photo of the Week
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Popular Reviews & Features
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.
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.
A selection of the best third party alternative lenses for Pentax K-Mount, including brands Samyang, Laowa, Irix and Sigma.
John Riley reviews the Pentax 55mm f/1.8 manual focus K mount lens from the 1970s. Is this relatively inexpensive easily adapted lens worth buying? John puts it to test providing MTF & CA charts, sample photos and his verdict.
