Latest articles by Matthew Richards
When good camera batteries go bad – I bought fakes, but I've only just found out
opinion I bought 4 ‘genuine’ Nikon batteries but now I'm sure they’re fakes. They simply won’t work in new Nikon cameras.
Itson ItsRecharge AA & AAA batteries review: a brand new brand of rechargeable batteries
Review Itson ItsRecharge AA & AAA batteries aim to take the eco-friendliness of rechargeable NiMH cells to a new level.
Itson ItsRecharge Pro AA & AAA batteries review: a power-up for power hungry gadgets
Review Itson ItsRecharge Pro AA & AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries go large on eco-friendliness as well as power output and performance.
Zeiss Milvus 21mm f/2.8 review: Go wide with this up-market prime lens for Canon and Nikon DSLRs
review The Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 combines an ultra-wide viewing angle with a fairly fast aperture, designed for DSLRs
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro review: the essential trinity lens
review The Olympus M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro is a not so standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras
Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art review: the world’s first constant-aperture f/1.8 zoom lens for full-frame cameras
Review The Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Art is geared to Sony and L-mount shooters who feel the need for a speedy aperture rating, at the expense of a limited zoom range
Nikon's AF modes demystified: here's how to track the action!
How to Confused by Nikon's AF modes? Here's how to keep focused on moving subjects using the right autofocus setup
Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD review: can’t decide between a wide-angle or standard zoom? This one’s both
Review The Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD stretches from expansive wide-angle coverage to a standard field of view in one easily manageable zoom lens, ideal for stills, video and vlogging
Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 review: a lens that really plays the (wide) angles
Review The sophisticated Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 for Nikon Z and Sony E mount full-frame cameras couples an expansive viewing angle with a fast aperture and an inexpensive price
Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR review: Super-telephoto super-powers for GFX medium format cameras
Review The Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR medium format super-telephoto lens combines a lightweight design with 6-stop stabilization, ideal for handheld shooting.
The best geared tripod head
Updated We pick the best geared tripod heads that allow you the ultimate precision and control over camera positioning.
Novoflex Auto Bellows review: Powerful macro magnification with precision and full electronic communication
Review The Novoflex Auto Macro Bellows might look screamingly retro but it’s bang up to date for digital photography, with up to 7.0x magnification with a 35mm lens.
Novoflex MagicBall review: a precision-engineered German twist on tripod ball heads
Review The Novoflex MagicBall looks, feels and works in a whole different way to conventional ball heads.
Yongnuo YN33mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro review: not just an autofocus lens, it’s got built-in RF wireless too
Review The clever APS-C format Yongnuo YN33mm F1.4 DA DSM WL Pro is a not-so-standard prime, adding wireless communication for optional remote control
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art review: the Mark II edition comes with a raft of upgrades and improvements
Review The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art aims to set a new standard, or at least standard zoom, for Sony E and Leica L mount mirrorless cameras
The best superzoom lenses for Nikon cameras
Updated The best superzoom lenses for Nikon cameras give you ultimate convenience and versatility
Manfrotto 190go! tripod review: a compact and convenient yet feature-rich set of carbon fiber legs
Review Manfrotto’s 190 series of tripods have long been a top choice with discerning photographers, but the 190go! adds a new twist
Fujifilm GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR review: a perfect portrait prime for GFX cameras
Review The Fujifilm GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR has a focal length and aperture that make it perfect for portraiture with GFX medium format cameras.
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 review: it goes large on viewing angle, small in purchase price
Review The ultra-wide-angle Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 packs a lot into a small, lightweight and amazingly affordable package.
Fujifilm GF 100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR review: the only telephoto zoom in the GF lens line-up
Review The Fujifilm GF 100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR aims to give you telephoto reach with zoom versatility.
Fujifilm GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR review: A pimped-up prime with a classic effective focal length
Review The Fujifilm GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR is a great choice for everyday shooting with a GFX medium format camera.
Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR review: monster zoom range, and then some...
Review The Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR gives you everything from wide-angle coverage to super-telephoto reach at the twist of a ring.
Fujifilm GF 120mm f/4 Macro R LM OIS WR review: a powerful medium format lens ideally suited to extreme close-ups
Review If you’re ready for your close-up, the Fujifilm GF 120mm f/4 Macro R LM OIS WR is the medium format tool for the job, in more ways than one.
