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John Riley reviews the Pentax WG-8 which is 20 megapixel tough waterproof camera. John provides sample photos, test charts and his verdict for this travel and pocket friendly compact.
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 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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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 Flan for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Monthly #171 - Summer's End and Weekly #989 - Vintage.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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Into the woods - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Into the woods' by sueriley selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
FREE Health Check by Asahi Photo
Asahi Photo are offering free SLR health checks exclusively for the Pentax User membership.
Bricks and Branch - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Bricks and Branch' by LennyBloke selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Corgarff Castle - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Corgarff Castle' by grahamwalton selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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Popular Reviews & Features
John Riley overviews the various types of modern era Pentax lenses, including explaining crop sensors versus full-frame coverage. We then list all the DA, DA L and D-FA lenses produced with links to galleries and reviews.
John Riley teams the Pentax K-1 DSLR with the HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW lens for a day of photography to find out just how well it can perform.
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Pentax HD PENTAX DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter for Pentax Digital SLRs.
A round-up of some of the best Pentax Full Frame & APS-C lenses including a brief history of Pentax lenses.
