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The potential for a DSLR revival could just be around the corner as some photographers seek more of a photographic experience over Mirrorless. John Riley compares the latter premium APS-C models released - Pentax K-3 III, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 and Pentax KP.
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.
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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 Nigelk and Simonmac for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #975 - Fruit and Veg and Weekly #974 - Hats.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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Posed - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Posed' by AlwaysAl selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Face in a crowd - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Face in a crowd' by pipinmels selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Windy day - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Windy day' by maranatha selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Emerging - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Emerging' by Simonmac selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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Popular Reviews & Features
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.
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.
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the new Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited lens.
John Riley reviews the Pentax 135mm f/2.5 telephoto K Series lens with a bonus comparison with the Takumar (Bayonet) 135mm f/2.5 - John provides sample photos, MTF & CA charts along with his verdict on both lenses.
