Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 review: a portrait lens at a price to make you smile
Review The portrait-friendly Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 prime lens for Fujifilm X and Nikon Z APS-C format cameras is insanely good value.
datacolor Spyder LensCal review: DIY autofocus calibration for your camera
Review The datacolor Spyder LensCal is a calibration tool to help you fine-tune the autofocus accuracy of your cameras and lenses.
datacolor SpyderCube review: smarter than a gray card for overall accuracy
Review The datacolor SpyderCube is like a little magic box that helps you edit photos accurately and consistently
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 review: A small, lightweight prime for both full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras
Review The full-frame Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 lightens the load for Nikon Z and Sony E mount cameras, in both physical size and purchase price.
Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR review: setting a new standard
Review This Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR lens is the equivalent of a ‘nifty fifty’ for the medium format GFX camera system
Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM review: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Review The ‘new’ Canon RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM isn’t really new. It’s more a tweaked EF-mount lens for mirrorless EOS R-series cameras
Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G review: do the best things really come in small packages?
Review The Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G delivers wide viewing angles while keeping size and weight to a minimum
Vanguard VEO BH-250S review: it’s a whole different ball game
Review The Vanguard VEO BH-250S is a very clever head, full of neat tricks, super-strong and hugely versatile.
The best lenses for vlogging: film the world and film yourself!
BUYING GUIDE The best lenses for vlogging have to meet different needs to those for shooting stills. Here's what to look for
Vanguard Alta Pro 3VRL 303CV 18 review: A sturdy video tripod kit and more besides
Review The Vanguard Alta Pro 3VRL 303CV 18 is designed from the ground up for shooting video, but can easily adapt itself for stills as well if you add an extra head.
AstrHori 25mm F2.8 Macro 2.0x-5.0x review: a macro lens and then some, with up to 5x magnification
Review The AstrHori 25mm F2.8 Macro 2.0x-5.0x gives you anything from 2x to 5x magnification, but it’s a bit of a one-trick pony
Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR review: did you think medium format lenses were too chunky for street photography?
Review The diminutive Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR is the closest thing you’ll find to a ‘pancake lens’ for the medium format GFX system
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art review: A new go-faster standard prime
Review The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art joins the super-fast f/1.2 club, available in L-mount Sony E-mount options
The best softbox lighting kits: studio flash kits ideal for portraits
Buying Guide Perfect for portraiture, these are the best softbox lighting kits for your home studio
7Artisans AF 50mm F1.8 review: this nifty fifty is the company’s first ever autofocus lens
Review The 7Artisans AF 50mm F1.8 for Sony E-mount cameras is full-frame compatible, as expected, but it also features the big bonus of autofocus.
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23mm F4 R LM WR review: see the bigger picture, more than you might think...
Review The Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 R LM WR is an generously wide-angle prime for the GFX medium format camera system.
The best lens for portraits: ready for your close-up?
Buying guide Check out these picture-perfect portrait primes Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Leica and Sigma mirrorless cameras, plus plenty of budget-friendly alternatives
The best Sony wide-angle lenses: widen your horizons, literally!
BUYING GUIDE These are the best Sony wide-angle lenses, for full-frame A1, A7 and A9 bodies, plus E-mount APS-C A6000-series cameras
EBL 1.5V 3000mWh Li-ion Rechargeable AA Batteries review: a better bet than NiMH?
Review These EBL 1.5V 3000mWh Li-ion Rechargeable AA Batteries deliver higher voltage than NiMH rechargeable batteries, along with decent stamina, but it’s not all good news.
Best lenses for travel photography: perfect all-in-one superzooms
Buying guide The best lenses for travel will let you shoot almost anything, and save some space in your bag!
Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art review: this lens will appeal to your inner Vincent van Gogh
Review The Sigma 15mm F1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art adds ‘starry night’ potential to the arty, abstract effect of a regular fisheye lens
Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports review: he ain’t heavy, he’s a super-telephoto prime that’s easy to live with
Review The relatively lightweight Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports takes a load off, but still packs a load of up-market features and handling finery
Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G review: a downsized delight or does it come up short?
Review The Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G aims to shrink the size of a ‘trinity’ standard zoom but something has to give and there’s a compromise in telephoto reach.
