Latest articles by Rod Lawton
Fujifilm X-T5 review: beautiful images, classic controls
review In terms of the way that it looks, feels and handles, the X-T5 is in a class of its own
Adobe student discount: save up to 65% on a Creative Cloud subscription!
buying guide With the Adobe student discount scheme, you can save up to $420/£428 in one year
The best Leica cameras in 2024: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
Buying guide The best Leica cameras cost plenty, but they deliver plenty too, and there are more affordable Leicas to choose from too
The best full frame DSLR in 2024: top cameras for enthusiasts and pros
Updated The best full frame DSLRs don't have to cost a fortune. Here are the top choices for amateurs, enthusiasts and pros
Pentax K-3 III Monochrome review: not a black and white purchase
Review Now you don't have to buy a Leica to get a monochrome sensor. But what’s the point, and how well does it work?
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro, 2024) review: powerful and beautifully made, but with spiraling upgrade costs
Review The beautiful new MacBook Pro M4 is faster and better than ever, but brings confusing variations and spiralling costs
Mac mini M4 Pro review: miniature marvel
Review An incredibly small, powerful and beautifully made desktop computer you can just plug into your existing gear
The best lenses for Panasonic Lumix S5, S5 II and S5 IIx cameras in 2024: ideal fits for size and price
Buying guide We choose the best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S5, S5 II and S5 IIx based on cost, size and performance
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T4 in 2024: top choices for a classic camera
Updated We choose the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T4, picking top performers which match the X-T4’s classic retro layout
The best lenses for the Sony ZV-E1 in 2024
Updated What are the best lenses for the Sony ZV-E1? Sony’s high-end vlogging tool needs lenses that match its size and capabilities
The best lenses for the Sony A7C and A7C II in 2024
Updated We choose the best lenses for the Sony A7C based on its price, its compact size and the users we think it will attract
Is it evil to replace a sky in my photos? I want to say yes, but I still keep doing it!
Opinion Part of me thinks reality is important and then another part of me thinks that the image is everything. I know, I’m mixed up
ON1 Photo RAW 2025 review
Review ON1’s all-in-one photo organizer, editor and effects tool gets headline-grabbing AI tech, but how well does it work?
The best Sony camera in 2024 for vlogging, filmmaking and photography
UPDATED These are the best Sony cameras right now for photographers, videographers, and content creation
The best cheap cameras in 2024: top budget buys
UPDATED The best cheap cameras give you the best photographic features and quality for your money
The best compact cameras in 2024: top quality cameras you can take anywhere
Buying guide These are the best compact cameras you can get right now, and we've tried them all. Get big camera quality in your pocket!
The best Fujifilm cameras in 2024, from X-mount mirrorless to medium format
BUYING GUIDE The best Fujifilm cameras appeal to traditionalists, enthusiasts, and professionals alike, blending retro style with the latest tech
Sony A1 II vs Nikon Z8: a close battle on specs – but not on price
Buying guide The new Sony A1 II is a monster of a camera, but is it convincingly better than the mighty Nikon Z8? Let’s find out
The best tripod for photographers in 2024: give your camera a rock-steady support
Buying guide The best tripods offer high performance and sturdy build quality at a fair price, but which will win the three-legged race?
The best monopods in 2024: stable support that can take a load off
Updated For wildlife and sports photography, or anytime you’re using a big heavy lens, a monopod can give some much needed relief.
Sony A1 II vs Canon EOS R5 Mk II – with a $2000 price difference is it even a contest?
Buying guide It’s Sony vs Canon in this clash of the titans, but how do these two brand new ultra-high-tech flagship cameras compare?
The best lenses for the Nikon Zf in 2024: high-performance yet stylish glass
Updated I think that the best lenses for the Nikon Zf need to fit with its retro-styling but match its full-frame performance.
The best lenses for the Nikon Z9 and Z8 in 2024: top-flight lenses for these high-resolution cameras
Updated It's a tough job, but I pick out the best lenses for the Nikon Z9 and Z8, Nikon's sensational flagship mirrorless cameras
