Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Forget character! I want my camera lenses to be clinical
There’s nothing wrong with character and every lens has its own unique way of conveying a subject. But for me, most of the time, clinical precision is an essential ingredient.
Hähnel ProCube3 review: dedicated battery chargers for multiple makes of camera
Review The camera brand-specific range of hähnel ProCube3 chargers aims to be a solid, stylish solution for charging your batteries.
I bought the cheapest compact camera on Amazon – it’s going straight back where it came from
OPINION A 48 megapixel digital camera for just $30 / £25 – how could I resist? Quite easily, as it turned out
Mutrain X10 Digital Camera review: is this the worst camera ever?
Review The Mutrain Digital Camera X10 boasts 48MP stills and Full HD video but comes with an unbelievably low price tag. What’s the catch?
Got an old digital compact camera in the attic? It might be better than you think
OPINION Keeping up with the times, I just bought a couple of brand new 48 megapixel digital compact cameras. My 2.1 megapixel Olympus is about 25 years old and almost infinitely better
Andoer Digital Camera review: an ultra-cheap 48 megapixel / 4K digital camera – but don’t get too excited
Review The Andoer Digital Camera promises 48 megapixel stills and 4K UHD movie capture at an insanely cheap price, but can it deliver?
Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 review: effectively a neat ‘nifty fifty’ for APS-C format mirrorless cameras
Review The speedy Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 Air delivers a standard perspective for crop-sensor cameras, equating to a touch over 50mm in full-frame terms
Laowa FFII TS 100mm F2.8 Macro 1X review: a real do-it-all lens with tilt, shift and full 1:1 macro
Review The Venus Optics Laowa FFII TS 100mm F2.8 Macro 1X delivers a veritable feast of tilt, shift and macro shooting options for wide-ranging mirrorless full-frame and medium format camera systems.
Best Nikon flashguns in 2025: we run through the best Nikon Speedlights today
Buying Guide We run through the best Nikon flashguns to use with your Nikon camera.
Best Canon standard zoom lenses: for Canon DSLRs, EOS R and EOS M
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best Canon standard zoom lenses available, covering both DSLR and mirrorless options
The best lenses for the Canon EOS M50 and M50 Mark II in 2025: small lenses that go large in performance
Updated Here's what we think are the best lenses for the Canon M50 and the newer but largely identical M50 II
The best Canon EF-M lenses: my top choices for EOS M system cameras
Updated These are the best Canon EF-M lenses for the EOS M50 & M50 Mark II, M6 & M6 Mark II, M5, M100 and M200
The best Sony telephoto lenses in 2025: get proper telephoto reach for your Sony mirrorless camera
Updated Bring the action closer with one of the best Sony telephoto lenses, for full-frame and APS-C E-mount cameras
Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR review: I’ve got a super-tele silver machine. You'll want one too
Review The Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR super-telephoto prime looks resplendent in silver, and it’s refreshingly lightweight and manageable
Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB review: a premium lens for portraiture, still life and more
Review The tricked-up, full-featured Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB looks and feels ideal for full-frame portraiture
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Macro VXD review: a legend is reborn for the mirrorless age
Review The mirrorless Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Macro VXD picks up the baton from some legendary lenses for film cameras and DSLRs.
7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 review: tune in to portrait prime time
Review The 7Artisans AF 85mm F1.8 aims to be a feature-rich but budget-friendly portrait prime for mirrorless Nikon Z, Sony E and L-mount cameras.
Panasonic Lumix FZ80D / FZ82D review: take it to the bridge
Review Thanks to the Panasonic Lumix FZ80D / FZ82D and a few other like minded-models, bridge cameras aren’t dead yet.
Focus-stack your close-up photos the easy way with Nikon’s Focus Shift Shooting mode
How to Get your shots sharp from front to back with this tricked-up release mode
Kodak PixPro FZ45 review: a ‘proper’ digital camera that’s as cheap as chips
Review The Kodak PixPro FZ45 is well suited to beginners and the budget-conscious, with zoom lens, flash and a 2-digit price tag.
Sekonic Flashmate L-308X / L-308X-U review: the only light meter you’ll ever need
Review The Sekonic Flashmate L-308X builds on the success of the L-308S, adding video to stills metering for hybrid shooting.
The best film scanners in 2025: give your cherished negatives and slides new life
Buying Guide The best film scanners make it easy to digitize your beloved 35mm negatives, slides, and cine film so there is no risk of losing them
The best tripod for photographers in 2025: 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?
