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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.
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.
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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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 davidwozhere and gibis for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #994: Candid portraits and Monthly #172 - Unusual Architecture.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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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.
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.
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Popular Reviews & Features
As long as you wrap up warm, winter's a great time for twilight photography, as Andrew Cowin explains.
The PENTAX 17 is a 2024 compact film camera featuring vertical half-frame shooting, a fixed 25mm f/3.5 lens with zone focusing and is the first release from Pentax's Film Project. John Riley reviews this modern day take on film photography and provides sample photos along with his verdict.
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