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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.
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 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.
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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 kerrowdown for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #977 - Backlight and Monthly #168 - Individual.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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Grazing - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Grazing' by LennyBloke selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
PANO Grande - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'PANO Grande' by GIULIO57 selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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.
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Popular Reviews & Features
We take a look at a 1976 Interview with David Bailey from the archives.
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John Riley reviews the new Pentax K-3, the flagship Digital SLR with new 24 megapixel sensor and advanced features.
