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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 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.
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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Why the DFA 21mm f2.4 Limited is one of the best lenses Pentax produced
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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 Simonmac and Takumar for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #992 - Metal and Weekly #991 - Strange.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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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.
Faithful - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Faithful' by rex1999 selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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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Popular Reviews & Features
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.
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM wide-angle zoom lens.
John Riley reviews this easily adapted although rarer 150mm f/3.5 telephoto lens from the Pentax M Series. John provides his insight into this less common focal length, along with sharing test charts, sample photos and his verdict.
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Pentax HD PENTAX DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter for Pentax Digital SLRs.
