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SMC Pentax-F 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens Review

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.

Posted 30/03/2026 - Reviews

Asahi Photo - Pentax 6x7, Pentax 67 and Pentax 67II Repairs

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.

Posted 19/02/2026 - Articles

Pentax KF DSLR Review

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.

Posted 24/01/2026 - Reviews

LTD: Used Pentax DFA 21mm f2.4 Silver at SRS for £849

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Further Lenses for sale

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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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FLOWERS IN HIGHKEY

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On A Lily Pad

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Free (not working) Metz 58 AF-2 flash to a good or bad home

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FS: Quite a bit of Pentax Stuff

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