
Adam Waring
Prior to joining digitalcameraworld.com as Guides Editor, Adam was the editor of N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine for seven years, and as such is one of Digital Camera World's leading experts when it comes to all things Nikon-related.
Whether it’s reviews and hands-on tests of the latest Nikon cameras and lenses, sharing his skills using filters, tripods, lighting, L brackets and other photography equipment, or trading tips and techniques on shooting landscapes, wildlife and almost any genre of photography, Adam is always on hand to provide his insights.
Prior to his tenure on N-Photo, Adam was also a veteran of publications such as PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, so his wealth of photographic knowledge isn’t solely limited to the Big N.
Latest articles by Adam Waring

Best LED light panels in 2026: portable lighting for photography and video
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE I've listed the best LED light panels for any size or budget, for smartphones, hotshoe mounting, and studio photography

Best L-brackets for your camera in 2026: take horizontal and vertical shots with ease
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying Guide With the best L-bracket, you can switch between perfectly aligned landscape and portrait-orientation compositions in seconds

Best variable ND filters in 2026: fader filters for videography and photography
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Variable neutral density – or fader – filters are essential for filmmakers, and handy for stills photography, too

Best filter holders in 2026: my pick of the best square slot-in filter systems
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated The best filter holder systems make it easy to swap and stack a variety of neutral density filters, ND grads, polarizers, and more…

Best pan and tilt tripod heads in 2026: precise control for your camera
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED Also known as 3-way heads, the best pan-and-tilt tripod heads offer extra precision over a ball head

Best lenses for the Nikon D850 in 2026: top-notch glass for Nikon's best-ever DSLR
By Adam Waring last updated
UPDATED Only the very finest lenses will get the best out of the Nikon D850's high-res, full-frame sensor. Here are my top picks...

Best lenses for the Nikon Z30 in 2026: sensibly small lenses for Nikon's compact mirrorless DX camera
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated It's Nikon's cheapest mirrorless camera and a great way to get into vlogging, but what are the best lenses for the Nikon Z30?

Best Nikon wide-angle zoom lenses in 2026: top options for seeing the bigger picture
By Adam Waring last updated
Buying guide The best Nikon-fit Z-mount and F-mount ultra-wide zooms will widen your horizons, ideal for everything from architectural interiors to sweeping landscapes, cityscapes, and the night sky

The best ball heads for tripods in 2026: simple, speedy setup with sturdy support
By Adam Waring last updated
Buying Guide A good ball head should make life simple, being quick and easy to set up while offering solid support. I reckon these are the best options…

The Photography & Video Show 2026 - one day to go. Here's everything you need to know
By Mike Harris last updated
News The annual show dedicated to all things photography (and videography) has returned to Birmingham and finishes on Tuesday. Here are all the crucial details…

Best Nikon flashguns in 2026: Nikon-fit Speedlights you can buy today
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying Guide A flashgun can be used for everything from filling in shadows on a bright day to lighting subjects in the dark, and here are the best Nikon-compatible options

Best Sony flashguns in 2026: dedicated flashguns for Sony mirrorless cameras
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED Now's the time to light up your life (and your photography) with one of the best Sony flashguns. Here are my top picks...

Zeiss announces Otus ML 1.4/35: a top-tier 35mm f/1.4 wide prime ideal for street, landscape, and architectural photography
By Adam Waring published
News This manual-focus Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Sony E mount lens promises sublime optical quality, but you'll pay the Zeiss price…

Nikon upgrades "world's best" 70-200mm trinity zoom – the Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II is better, lighter, faster (and expensive-er…)
By Adam Waring published
News We proclaimed the original Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S as: "Probably the world's best 70-200mm zoom in the world. Ever." So, how has Nikon improved on perfection?

Best flashgun in 2026: camera strobes and Speedlites for every budget
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated These are the best flashguns that attach to the hotshoe of your camera, from basic bare-bones devices to fully featured models

Best hard cases for cameras in 2026: tough flight cases for photographers
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide The best hard cases give your camera kit the ultimate protection from rough handling or Mother Nature

Best lenses for the Nikon Z5 II and Z5 in 2026: affordable lenses suited to Nikon's best-value full-frame mirrorless cameras
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated The Nikon Z5 and its successor, the Nikon Z5 II, are brilliant cameras with tempting price tags, so what are the best-buy options once you've outgrown the kit lens?

Best pancake lenses in 2026: super-skinny primes and zooms that save size and weight
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide At around an inch thin – or even less – the best pancake lenses are downsized delights and ideal for traveling light

Best lenses for landscapes in 2026: ultra-wide zooms for sweeping vistas
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide Discover the best lenses for landscapes that capture the wider view, from rolling hills and rocky mountains to enchanted forests

Best cheap lenses in 2026: affordable but capable primes for mirrorless cameras
By Matthew Richards last updated
BUYING GUIDE My pick of the best bargain lenses offers satisfying performance and creative versatility without breaking the bank!

Best lenses for bokeh in 2026: fast primes for beautiful background blur
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED Here's my choice of the best lenses for bokeh. Isolate your subject and make it stand out against a dreamy, blurred backdrop

Best gimbal heads for tripods in 2026: effortlessly track the action with big lenses
By Adam Waring last updated
UPDATED There’s no beating a gimbal head for smoothly tracking sports and wildlife subjects, especially if you’re using a hefty telephoto lens

Best lenses for the Nikon D800 in 2026: the top lenses for Nikon's much-loved DSLR
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated These best lenses for the Nikon D800 help you to get the most from an older DSLR camera that's still popular today
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