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The potential for a DSLR revival could just be around the corner as some photographers seek more of a photographic experience over Mirrorless. John Riley compares the latter premium APS-C models released - Pentax K-3 III, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 and Pentax KP.
John Riley reviews the Pentax WG-8 which is 20 megapixel tough waterproof camera. John provides sample photos, test charts and his verdict for this travel and pocket friendly compact.
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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Why the DFA 21mm f2.4 Limited is one of the best lenses Pentax produced
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The Posts.
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Kingfisher at Linford Lakes
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Almost Movember
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A Couple from Today's Walk with the GR4.
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Bath, Cirencester and Bradford on Avon
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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 Takumar and MikeInDevon for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #991 - Strange and Weekly #990 - Industrial landscape.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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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.
FREE Health Check by Asahi Photo
Asahi Photo are offering free SLR health checks exclusively for the Pentax User membership.
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Popular Reviews & Features
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the compact Pentax HD Pentax-DA 21mm Limited lens for Pentax DSLRs.
Superfast 50mm M Series vintage lens from Pentax. John Riley reviews this easily adapted, widely available f/1.4 classic, sharing sample photos, MTF & CA performance charts along with his verdict of this standard length K mount lens.
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM, a bright f/2.8 constant aperture telephoto-zoom lens.
John Riley reviews the Pentax 135mm f/2.5 telephoto K Series lens with a bonus comparison with the Takumar (Bayonet) 135mm f/2.5 - John provides sample photos, MTF & CA charts along with his verdict on both lenses.
