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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.
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.
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A Woodland Walk
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Competitions
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 davidwozhere and gibis for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #994: Candid portraits and Monthly #172 - Unusual Architecture.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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My morning Walk - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'My morning Walk' by glenarm selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Motorcycles - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Motorcycles' by davidstorm selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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.
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John Riley reviews the K mount version of the Zenit MC Helios 58mm f/2 lens, a vintage optic based on the Zeiss Biotar lens design that is ideal for portrait photography. John provides sample photos, MTF & CA test charts along with his verdict.
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Testimonial regarding the repair performed by Asahi Photo to Rick's father's 1980s Pentax MG film camera.
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