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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 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.
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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LTD: Used Pentax DFA 21mm f2.4 Silver at SRS for £849
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HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm for sale
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K-5 II with accessories and smc DA18-135 Lens for sale
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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 SSF1957 for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #973 - Dominant Colour and Monthly #167 - Natural Light.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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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.
Coming home... to an audience! - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Coming home... to an audience!' by Graham_A_E selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Turtle Dove - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Turtle Dove' by tomkeet selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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Popular Reviews & Features
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the new SMC Pentax-DA 50mm f/1.8 prime lens on the Pentax K-5 Digital SLR.
If you're wondering if Pentax gear is still a viable option in 2026, we've put together 5 positive reasons to why you should buy into the Pentax brand. The DSLR format might be deemed antiquated by some, but here we show there's still life in the old dog yet.
Read our full review of the new full-frame 36 megapixel Pentax K-1 Digital SLR, with a weather sealed body and unique tilting screen.
John Riley compares the Leica Q3's 43mm lens with the SMC Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9, both lenses designed to match the same view as the human eye. John provides test charts for both lenses, sample photos and his verdict.
