If you're wondering if Pentax gear is still a viable option in 2025, we've put together 5 positive reasons to why you should buy into the Pentax brand. The DSLR format might be deemed antiquated by some, but here we show there's still life in the old dog yet.
Starting with the Pentax K10D in 2006 we list each of the Pentax K Series camera models produced up to 2025, with the Pentax K-3 III Monochrome being Pentax's most recent release.
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John Riley overviews the various types of modern era Pentax lenses, including explaining crop sensors versus full-frame coverage. We then list all the DA, DA L and D-FA lenses produced with links to galleries and reviews.
Photograph titled 'Mad(e) for each other' by RAJHANS selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
John Duder explains how to create an effective studio flash set-up that's simple and inexpensive.
Photograph titled 'Indoor Collection' by kerrowdown selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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 SSF1957 and johnriley for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #926 - Rain and Monthly #156 - Standing Alone.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
John Riley reviews the revamped Pentax-FA 35mm f/2 which now features the latest HD coating along with a new physical design. John shares his MTF charts, sample photos and gives his verdict.
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the new Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 ED DC AW telephoto zoom lens for APS-C and FF cameras.
Read our full review of the new full-frame 36 megapixel Pentax K-1 Digital SLR, with a weather sealed body and unique tilting screen.
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.