Features: Interchangeable Lenses
Battle of the 43mm Lenses - Leica vs Pentax
John Riley compares the Leica Q3's 43mm lens with the SMC Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9, both lenses designed to match the same view as the human eye. John provides test charts for both lenses, sample photos and his verdict.
Pentax FA Series Lenses
Continuing our journey exploring the various series from Pentax, John Riley reaches the FA & FA J Series of lenses. John looks into the history of these full-frame offerings of which include some still in production to this day, along with a few other models that have been modernised.
Pentax F Series - Introduction of Auto Focus
In our sequence of articles covering the different of series of Pentax cameras and lenses, John Riley researches the leap from manual focus to auto focus with the introduction of the F Series.
Pentax K Series - The Original K Mount
John Riley looks at the original Pentax K mount cameras and lenses from 1975, including the classic film cameras KM, KX, K2 and the K1000 along with listing all K Series lenses with their basic specifications.
Pentax A Series - The Arrival of the KA Mount
In our sequence of articles covering the different of series of Pentax cameras and lenses, John Riley turns his attention to the KA mount and A Series, that featured electronic contacts allowing for communication between camera and lens which opened up a new world of exposure control.
Pentax M Series - The Compact SLR
With a resurgence of interest in film photography along with the ease which vintage K Mount lenses can be used natively or adapted to Mirrorless, John Riley takes a look at the history and models of the compact SLR Pentax-M series of camera and lenses.
Pentax 50mm Standard Lenses - Part Two
In part two of our Pentax 50mm lens round up, John Riley covers the emergence of the electronic lens era through to the present day. John provides a 50mm history, explains the K mount variants along with guide to their typical use.
Pentax 50mm Standard Lenses - Part One
Standard, normal, nifty-fifty, the original kit lens can all describe the humble 50mm lens. In part one, John Riley starts the 50mm round up with the history and choices of lenses from the film era, which can still be put to good use today.
Best Pentax Full Frame & APS-C Lenses
A round-up of some of the best Pentax Full Frame & APS-C lenses including a brief history of Pentax lenses.
Best Third Party Pentax Fit Lenses
A selection of the best third party alternative lenses for Pentax K-Mount, including brands Samyang, Laowa, Irix and Sigma.
Pentax User Archive: Through The Eyes Of Pentax
For 50 years the single-lens reflex has proved to be the camera of choice for the majority of serious photographers. John Riley tells us why.
Pentax User Archive: Zooming Marvellous
David Askham was excited when he received his new Pentax 50-135mm lens as it filled an important gap in his digital armoury.
Pentax User Archive Article: Setting A New Standard
We extol the virtues of the overlooked and often deemed old fashioned 40/50mm prime lens.
Using Your Pentax Lenses On Micro 4/3 Cameras
How to adapt your Pentax lenses on to Micro 4/3 cameras such as Fujifilm, Olympus, Sony and Panasonic.
The 3x Tele Converter Rediscovered
Peter Bargh shows us how a 3x Tele Converter can make a huge difference for your close up photography.
