Latest articles by James Artaius
WORLD FIRST! This is the widest anamorphic lens in the world, with a 150° field of view
NEWS This $21,000 prototype lens from Xelmus, with an enormous 150° field of view, is the world's widest anamorphic optic
Yes, the R6 III is incredible… but you should probably buy the Canon EOS R6 Mark II
OPINION The Mark III is nice, but the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is probably the camera to get – especially during a memory crisis
The best Micro Four Thirds lenses for Olympus / OM System and Panasonic cameras in 2026
UPDATED We round up the best Micro Four Thirds lenses, including primes, ultra-wide angles and super-telephotos
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R8 in 2026: Affordable lenses that make the most of this budget-friendly camera
Updated I choose the best lenses for the Canon R8, Canon's powerful but affordable full-frame mirrorless camera
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R6 and R6 Mark II in 2026: make the most of your new Canon classic
Updated I think the best lenses for the EOS R6 and R6 Mark II are those that reflect their strengths – speed, low light, sports and events
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R5 and R5 Mark II in 2026: premium lenses for Canon's high-res bodies
BUYING GUIDE Join me as I pick out the best lenses for the Canon EOS R5 and R5 Mark II, from portrait primes to wildlife zooms, astro glass and macro
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R100 in 2026: budget buys for your budget Canon camera
Updated What are the best lenses for the Canon EOS R100? I reckon these are the perfect pairings for this powerhouse beginner camera!
The best cameras for Instagram in 2026: take your gram game to the next level
UPDATED The best cameras for Instagram offer video and photo capabilities, WiFi transfer, and won't break the bank
Best diffusion filters in 2026: soft-focus, low-contrast filters for the cinematic look
Updated The best diffusion filters – or mist filters – flatter skin, raise shadows, and create a classic cinematic style
The best medium format cameras in 2026: 100MP monsters for supreme image quality
Buying guide The best medium format cameras as small as full-frame cameras in size – and some are even comparable in price!
Is this retro compact camera a gimmick? What's the deal with the OM-3 Astro? The best portrait lenses. It's the new Bokeh Face podcast!
PODCAST Chris delivers his verdict on some sexy-looking ‘SLR-style’ compact cameras, the Bokeh Face boys delve into the world of astro-centric cameras, and James delivers his optical top picks for perfect portraits
Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM review: it’s genuinely two different fisheye lenses in one package
REVIEW The Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM saves you the problem of trying to choose between a circular and diagonal fisheye – it’s both!
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM review: The super-fast glass that's super affordable – and punches way above its weight and price point
Review The Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM gives you really rapid apertures and bokelicious backgrounds, for less than 500 bucks!
The best DSLR in 2025: Chunky, classic camera designs still loved today
Buying guide The best DSLRs are still great cameras to buy today, with bigger bodies, better battery life, and a huge range of lenses
Is MFT the wildlife photographer’s cheat code? Is VR the next imaging frontier? Supercharge your street photos. It's the new Bokeh Face podcast!
PODCAST James talks his recent experience with Canon’s VR system and where the technology is heading, Mike softens his stance on MFT, and the Bokeh Face boys give their top tips for street photography
Our favorite April Fools for photographers ever - from fake news to dream cameras
APRIL FOOLS These news stories all had photographers reaching for their wallets... before checking the calendar
10 years ago, the Olympus PEN-F came close to Leica luxury. An update could transform the camera industry
OPINION The cult classic Olympus PEN-F has been fetishized for 10 years. Could an update change the course of the camera business?
Is the Sony A7 V too powerful? Should you buy used camera gear? How good are Meta's AI camera glasses? All in the new Bokeh Face podcast!
PODCAST Not EVERY camera needs to be a hybrid, used camera success (and horror) stories, and Meta's camera glasses are all talking points in our latest podcast
The best mirrorless camera: My picks for the beginners, pros, stills and video
Buying Guide These are the best mirrorless cameras right now, whether you're after a starter snapper or a pro performer
The world's most elusive camera is finally available – but why is it $400 for a "beta" version?
Releasing beta software is one thing, but a physical beta CAMERA? TTArtisan's unicorn retro camera is "here"… sort of
Canon's PowerShot SX740 HS Lite is a great compact camera… if you can actually find one!
OPINION I think the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite is a fab little compact – the only challenge is finding it in stock anywhere
We've got one!!! The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is at The Photography & Video Show – and you can try it, too!
THE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO SHOW Get your hands on the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome at The Photography & Video Show
