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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.
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.
Asahi Photo is a UK based camera and lens repair company specialising in film cameras, including the Asahi Pentax 6x7, Pentax 67 and Pentax 67II models.
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HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm for sale
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K-5 II with accessories and smc DA18-135 Lens for sale
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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 SSF1957 for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #973 - Dominant Colour and Monthly #167 - Natural Light.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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Windy day - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Windy day' by maranatha selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Emerging - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Emerging' by Simonmac selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Coming home... to an audience! - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Coming home... to an audience!' by Graham_A_E selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Turtle Dove - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Turtle Dove' by tomkeet selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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Popular Reviews & Features
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.
We take a look at a 1976 Interview with David Bailey from the archives.
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.
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.
