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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.
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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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 kasperbergholt and Flan for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Monthly #171 - Summer's End and Weekly #989 - Vintage.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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Into the woods - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Into the woods' by sueriley selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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Asahi Photo are offering free SLR health checks exclusively for the Pentax User membership.
Bricks and Branch - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Bricks and Branch' by LennyBloke selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Corgarff Castle - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Corgarff Castle' by grahamwalton selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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Popular Reviews & Features
Read our full review of the new Ricoh GR II, the World's smallest compact camera with a large APS-C CMOS sensor.
The Pentax K-5 IIs offers the same 16 megapixel sensor as the K-5 II, but with the AA filter removed, does it offer sharper images? John Riley investigates in this full review.
John Riley reviews the new Leica Monopan 50 black and white film which was announced in June 2025. Leica's Monopan 50 is in classic 35mm cassette form and is capable of 36 exposures.
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.
