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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.
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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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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Bridges
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K1 mkII body £1399
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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
John Riley reviews the premium full-frame HD 21mm f/2.4 Limited lens from Pentax. How does this beautiful lens measure up, John shares MTF & CA Charts, along with sample photos and his verdict.
Continuing our journey exploring the various series from Pentax, John Riley reaches the FA & FA J Series of lenses. John looks into the history of these full-frame offerings of which include some still in production to this day, along with a few other models that have been modernised.
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the new Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited lens.
John Riley reviews the premium HD FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW full-frame fast lens from Pentax, providing MTF & CA test charts along with sample photos and his verdict.
