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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.
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.
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Black Frames....
Started by Simonmac - view the latest comment posted by Simonmac on the 10/11/2026 - 15:27
Walking with the GR4 Today.
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Misty Field Walk
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See it, shoot it.
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Above the mist (mostly)
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Around Eyemouth
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What do you get when you add an SMC A 50mm Macro to the F 1.7 AF TC?
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Heading to Berwick
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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 Noelcmn and davidwozhere for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #995 - Where do you like to go? and Weekly #994: Candid portraits.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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Kingfisher - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Kingfisher' by JudgeTed selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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.
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Popular Reviews & Features
The Pentax K-5 II updates the Pentax K-5 - find out how it performs in our review by John Riley.
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John Riley reviews the beautifully crafted vintage SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 lens from the late 1970s early 80s. Read how a legacy lens from this era performs compared to modern standards, along with viewing sample photos, MTF & CA charts from testing this lens.
