Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Vanguard Alta Pro 3VL 304CT review: sturdy carbon legs and a leveling base, bring your own head
Review The Vanguard Alta Pro 3VL 304CT is a set of carbon fiber legs with an integral levelling base. Just add the head you want for what you shoot and how you shoot it.
The best rechargeable AA batteries in 2025 to power your cameras and portable devices
Updated Find the best AA rechargeable batteries to power your flashes and other gadgets.
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 review
review The Olympus M.Zuiko17mm f/1.8 is a super-teeny Micro Four Thirds lens with real bite
Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 review
review The Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 is a tiny little lens that punches well above its weight.
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM review: a ‘trinity’ standard zoom for the masses
Review The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM redresses the balance of trinity standard zooms, with a relatively compact, lightweight and affordable package.
Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM review: yet another Canon RF wide-angle zoom, how does it compare?
Review The Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM is a lightweight alternative to a ‘trinity’ wide-angle zoom, adding yet more choice to Canon’s extensive range of wide-angle lenses for EOS R system cameras.
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II review: a new standard – smaller, lighter, better
Review After nine years, the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II replaces the original range-topping X-mount standard zoom with an eye on weight-saving, downsizing and superior performance.
The best photo printer in 2025: top regular and wide format photo printers
Updated The best photo printers enable you to create great color and mono photo prints at home – but which one should you go for?
The best Nikon Z lenses in 2025: the top buys for your Nikon Z-series mirrorless
UPDATED Our list of the best Nikon Z lenses includes Nikon's zoom lenses, prime lenses and its two macro lenses
The best Fujifilm GF lenses: prime & zoom GFX medium format lenses
Buying guide Here are the best Fujifilm GF lenses for the GFX 50S, GFX 50S II, GFX 50R, GFX 100, GFX 100 II & GFX 100s
The best tripod for photographers: 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 tilt-shift lenses: take a whole new perspective on your photography
BUYING GUIDE Take control over perspective with the best tilt-shift lenses: perfect for interiors, product photography & architecture
The best Canon superzoom lenses: supersized zoom range for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras
Updated We pick the best Canon superzoom lenses for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras – single lenses to replace two or three!
The best Micro Four Thirds lenses for Olympus / OM System and Panasonic cameras
UPDATED We round up the best Micro Four Thirds lenses, including primes, ultra-wide angles and super-telephotos
The best Olympus / OM System lenses: great glass for Micro Four Thirds cameras
Updated We pick the best Olympus lenses (OM System) to get right now, from compact primes to professional constant aperture zooms
The best lenses for bird photography and wildlife: these lenses really go the distance
UPDATED The best lenses for bird photography will help you get close to birds and wildlife from a distance, and there are some great options to snap up
The best lenses for astrophotography: these fast ultra-wide lenses can pull in the night sky
UPDATED We pick the best lenses for astrophotography fans shooting a starry night sky, to suit a range of cameras and budgets
The best Sony lenses: top E-Mount lenses for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras
BUYING GUIDE These are the best Sony lenses, including Sony and third-party lenses for both full-frame and APS-C cameras
The best cheap printer in 2025: find your perfect match for home printing on a tight budget
buying guide Keep costs down with the best budget printers, which all provide good quality prints despite their low price
Best inkjet printers: buy the best printer for your needs and budget
buying guide Here are the best buys on the market right now
The best Canon printers in 2025: there's something for everyone
buying guide How do you pick the best Canon printer from its huge range of options? Our guide will help you find the right one for you
Best printer inks in 2025: inkjet printer cartridges explained
buying guide When it comes to choosing the best printer inks, there are plenty of inkjet cartridge options to choose from
The best 150-600mm lenses: super-telephoto zooms to get close to the action
UPDATED These are the best 150-600mm lenses for getting super telephoto shots of sports and wildlife from afar
