
Matthew Richards
Matthew Richards is a photographer and journalist who has spent years using and reviewing all manner of photo gear. He is Digital Camera World's principal lens reviewer – and has tested more primes and zooms than most people have had hot dinners!
His expertise with equipment doesn’t end there, though. He is also an encyclopedia when it comes to all manner of cameras, camera holsters and bags, flashguns, tripods and heads, printers, papers and inks, and just about anything imaging-related.
In an earlier life he was a broadcast engineer at the BBC, as well as a former editor of PC Guide.
Latest articles by Matthew Richards

Best Leica M lenses: every current Leica M rangefinder lens
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
buying guide Looking for the best Leica M lens? These are all the Leica-made rangefinder lenses for Leica cameras

Best budget telephoto lenses in 2026: get powerful reach at a bargain price
By Matthew Richards Last updated
BUYING GUIDE I pick the best budget telephoto zooms for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and more, so you can really cover the distance for a small outlay!

Best lenses for the Canon EOS R6 V in 2026: I pick the best-buy, top-choice lenses for Canon’s new full-frame, videocentric R6 V
By Matthew Richards Last updated
New guide The best lenses for the Canon EOS R6 V should make the most of all the video features and functions that this full-frame powerhouse camera has to offer

Best 70-200mm lenses in 2026: top constant-aperture telephoto zooms
By Matthew Richards Last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best 70-200mm f/2.8 or f/4 lenses combine a constant maximum aperture with top build quality, and are essential additions to any enthusiast's kit bag

Best standard zoom lenses in 2026: fast everyday zooms for mirrorless cameras
By Matthew Richards Last updated
BUYING GUIDE Here's my pick of the very best standard zooms to replace your kit lens for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, L-mount, and MFT cameras

Best 100-400mm lenses in 2026: which is the best super-telephoto zoom for your needs and camera system?
By Matthew Richards Last updated
Buying guide 100-400mm zoom lenses are ideal for stretching your telephoto reach without piling on the pounds! I've hand-picked out the best options for whatever camera system you own…

The best compact printers: space-saving printers for the home or taking on the road
By Matthew Richards Last updated
Updated Whether you're cramped for space at home or need a printer you can travel with, here are my picks for the best compact printers

Best lenses for the Nikon Z8 and Z9 in 2026: top-flight lenses for these top-of-the-range cameras
By Adam Waring Last updated
Updated It's a tough job, but I pick out the best lenses for the Nikon Z8 and Z9, Nikon's sensational high-res mirrorless flagships

Best lenses for the Nikon D750 in 2026, from ultra-wide zooms to super-telephotos
By Matthew Richards Last updated
Updated I reckon these are the top lenses for the Nikon D750, one of Nikon's longest-running full-frame DSLRs

The best camera sensor cleaner
By Matthew Richards Last updated
Updated Thes camera sensor cleaner kits are just the job for mirrorless cameras and DSLRs

The best AAA rechargeable batteries
By Matthew Richards Last updated
buying guide Keep your camera kit running longer, with the best AAA rechargeable batteries available today

Best lenses for the Sony A7R VI: get sharper images with these zooms and primes for Sony’s highest-ever-resolution camera
By Matthew Richards Last updated
Updated The best lenses for the Sony A7R VI need to have real resolving prowess, capturing fine detail and texture to feed the camera body’s 66.8MP sensor, and that’s just the start of it

Best Sony video lenses for vlogging and filmmaking in 2026: let's make movies!
By Rod Lawton Last updated
Buying guide What are the best Sony video lenses for vloggers and filmmakers? Here are my top picks

Best lenses for the Sony ZV-E1 in 2026: I pick out some vloggers' delights for this smart little Sony camera
By Rod Lawton Last updated
Updated What are the best lenses for the Sony ZV-E1? Sony’s high-end vlogging tool needs lenses that match its size and capabilities

Best lenses for the Sony A7S III and A7S II in 2026: smart glass for these hybrid cameras
By Rod Lawton Last updated
Buying guide The latter of these two cameras was launched back in 2020 and a lot has happened since – so what are the best lenses for the Sony A7S III and A7S II today?

The best loupes for photographers in 2026: powerful magnification to reveal the smallest details
By Matthew Richards Last updated
buying guide Typically more powerful than magnifying glasses, these specialist optical tools enable you to see incredibly fine levels of detail

Best lenses for the Sony A7C and A7C II: the ideal fit for these wonderfully compact and portable full-frame cameras
By Rod Lawton Last updated
Updated These are the best lenses for the Sony A7C and A7C II, based on compact size, a lightweight build, ease of use, and affordability

Best lenses for the Sony A7 II in 2026: I'll help you choose lenses that give this veteran camera a new lease of life
By Rod Lawton Last updated
Updated What are the best lenses for the Sony A7 II? I reckon they need to offer good image quality and all-around performance at a reasonable price

Best Sony telephoto lenses in 2026: get properly powerful telephoto reach for your Sony mirrorless camera
By Matthew Richards Last updated
UPDATED Let me help you pick out the best Sony telephoto lenses that get you closer to the action, for both full-frame and APS-C mirrorless E-mount cameras

The best disposable cameras
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
buying guide Cheap, easy to use, and perfect for parties, these are the best disposable cameras and single-use cameras you can buy today

Best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras in 2026: I'll help you choose the best glass to make the most of Sony's slimline A6000-series
By Rod Lawton Last updated
Updated I think the best prime and zoom lenses for the Sony A6000 line of cameras should deliver great image quality without being overly large, and should also be good value for money

Best lenses for the Sony A1 and A1 II in 2026: these flagship cameras need top-class glass!
By Rod Lawton Last updated
Buying guide It’s the most powerful and versatile camera Sony has ever made, so what are the best lenses for the Sony A1 II?

Best lenses for the Sony A7 III in 2026: this camera hits the sweet spot for price and performance, and these lenses seal the deal
By Rod Lawton Last updated
Updated The best lenses for the Sony A7 III need to offer quality, performance, and versatility, because this camera body is a great all-rounder. Here’s what I think are the best buys

Best L-mount lenses in 2026: check out these best buys for your Panasonic, Sigma, or Leica mirrorless camera
By Matthew Richards Last updated
Buying guide Team players Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma formed the L-mount Alliance back in 2018, giving rise to a fabulous line-up of lenses. Here’s my pick of the crop...

Best lenses for the Sony A7 IV in 2026: Here are my top choices of great glass for one of Sony’s most exciting mirrorless cameras
By Rod Lawton Last updated
Updated I’ve picked out the best lenses for the Sony A7 IV, so you can take advantage of its hybrid potential for both stills and video when shooting weddings, events and pretty much anything else
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