
Ben Andrews
Ben is the Imaging Labs manager, responsible for all the testing on Digital Camera World and across the entire photography portfolio at Future. Whether he's in the lab testing the sharpness of new lenses, the resolution of the latest image sensors, the zoom range of monster bridge cameras or even the latest camera phones, Ben is our go-to guy for technical insight. He's also the team's man-at-arms when it comes to camera bags, filters, memory cards, and all manner of camera accessories – his lab is a bit like the Batcave of photography! With years of experience trialling and testing kit, he's a human encyclopedia of benchmarks when it comes to recommending the best buys.
Latest articles by Ben Andrews

7Artisans reveals new super-wide fisheye lens for APS-C cameras
By Ben Andrews published
A lens so wide it can see behind itself!

TTArtisan redefines bokeh with its new cine lenses
By Ben Andrews published
News New 50mm and 85mm T2.1 lenses go large on creativity

Camera phones look set to for major price increases in 2026
By Ben Andrews published
And the culprit probably isn't what you'd expect

7Artisans teases a new fast portrait prime - can you guess what it might be?
By Ben Andrews published
We're hoping for an 85mm f/1.2, at an accessible price

The best monitors for photo editing in 2025: affordable and premium computer screens
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE Here's our roundup of the current best monitors for photo editing, from cut-price bargains to high-end beauties

Viltrox teases new conversion lenses for Fujifilm X100 cameras
By Ben Andrews published
Capture new perspectives with cameras like the X100F, X100V and X100VI

Thinkware reveals its most advanced dash cam ever
By Ben Andrews published
Feature-packed and ready for even the toughest recording conditions

Shoot wider with a GFX 100RF than Fujifilm ever intended... all thanks to Ricoh!
By Ben Andrews published
Photographer discovers that it's possible to mount a Ricoh wide-angle conversion lens to a GFX 100RF, with no hassle and awesome results

Watch out, Samsung: Sony reveals its first 200MP camera phone sensor
By Ben Andrews published
And it looks like a possible world-beater!

Lexar Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type A card review
By Ben Andrews published
review A Type A card without compromise

Delkin Devices Black CFexpress Type B 4.0 card review
By Ben Andrews last updated
review A 48-hour replacement guarantee gives extra reassurance with Delkin Devices CFexpress cards

Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Gold Series card review
By Ben Andrews last updated
review Lexar’s Gold Series CFexpress Type B cards come in a range of capacities offering speed at competitive prices

The best CFexpress cards: ultra-fast Type B and Type A cards compared
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide The best CFexpress cards are some of the fastest memory cards you can buy. Here are our top Type B and Type A picks

Viltrox launches the first-ever aftermarket teleconverter for Sony E-mount cameras
By Ben Andrews published
And it's a fraction of the price of Sony's own teleconverters

Venus Optics reveals a new Laowa tilt-shift lens for full-frame and medium format cameras
By Ben Andrews published
News And it's versatile, also being capable of close-up and low-light shots

The best flash triggers in 2025: wireless control for off-camera flash
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated The best flash triggers enable you to position your flashguns away from your camera, creating new and exciting lighting setups

The best desktop computer for photo editing: PCs and Macs for photographers
By Ben Andrews last updated
buying guide The best desktop computer for photo editing will keep you future-proofed for editing images and working from home

Best on-camera monitors: external screens and video recorders for filmmakers
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide The best on-camera monitors help you see what what you're filming and some even let you shoot in better codecs

The best wireless phone chargers for iPhone and Android
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide Ditch the wires with our pick of the best wireless phone chargers

A new Voigtländer wide prime for Sony and Nikon cameras is coming soon
By Ben Andrews published
The Voigtländer APO-LANTHAR 28mm F2 Aspherical is a classically designed lens for the digital age

CFexpress cards are about to enter a new era of extreme performance
By Ben Andrews published
Nextorage announces development of the first-ever Type B card with VPG1600 certification, making it potentially fast enough for 16K video!

The best DSLR in 2025: Chunky, classic camera designs still loved today
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best DSLRs are still great cameras to buy today, with bigger bodies, better battery life, and a huge range of lenses

Here's proof a fast portrait prime with autofocus doesn't need to cost a fortune
By Ben Andrews published
News Meike's latest 85mm f/1.8 full-frame lens looks like a real bargain
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