
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

The best film scanners in 2025: give your cherished negatives and slides new life
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide The best film scanners make it easy to digitize your beloved 35mm negatives, slides, and cine film so there is no risk of losing them

The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5: make the most of all those megapixels
By Rod Lawton last updated
Updated Join me as I pick the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5, based on image quality, build quality, features and handling.

The best Canon printers in 2025
By Matthew Richards last updated
buying guide How do you pick the best Canon printer from its huge range of options? Our guide will help you find the right one for you

Canon Pixma TR150 review: a smart portable inkjet printer for work and pleasure
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Canon Pixma TR150 is a tidy little inkjet that’s ideal for travelling business users but also makes a good job of printing color photos

The best monopods: stable support that can take a load off
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated For wildlife and sports photography, or anytime you’re using a big heavy lens, a monopod can give some much-needed relief

The best iPhone and smartphone tripods: for long exposures, night shots and selfies
By Rod Lawton last updated
UPDATED The best smartphone supports are small and light, simple to set up, and open up a world of creative shooting opportunities

The best scanner for documents & photos: digitize your docs and precious images
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Digitize receipts, reports, photos, ID cards, negatives, and more, with the best scanner for documents and photos

The best photo paper for inkjet printers: look good on paper
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED Bring your images to life with the best photo paper for your inkjet printer, from Canon, Epson, Hahnemühle and more

The best lenses for wedding photography and event photography: capture the moment
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide What are the best lenses for wedding and event photography? From primes to telephotos, these are the lenses to get

The best fisheye lenses: see the bigger picture
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide Experience the world from a whole new perspective with our pick of the best ultra wide-angle fisheye lenses on the market

The best Nikon telephoto lenses: long reach for DSLRs and Z system cameras at sensible prices
By Matthew Richards last updated
buying guide We pick out the best Nikon telephoto lenses for DSLRs and Nikon Z cameras, covering every price range and focal length

The best Pentax lenses: my top lens suggestions for your Pentax DSLR
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide These are the best Pentax lenses to extend your DSLR system, whether you have an APS-C model or a full frame K-1 II

The best lenses for landscapes: wide-angle zooms for capturing sweeping vistas
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide Discover the best lenses for landscapes so you can shoot anything from stunning seascapes to enchanting forests

The best lenses for the Nikon D3500: a perfect fit for this entry-level camera
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Updated These are the best lenses for Nikon D3500 users when you're ready to expand your system, combining usefulness and value!

Best lenses for bokeh: these fast primes are great for blurring backgrounds
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED These are the best lenses for bokeh, for pin-sharp focus and beautifully blurred backgrounds

Vanguard Alta Pro 3VL 304CT review: sturdy carbon legs and a leveling base, bring your own head
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Vanguard Alta Pro 3VL 304CT is a set of carbon fiber legs with an integral levelling base. Just add the head you want for what you shoot and how you shoot it.

The best rechargeable AA batteries in 2025 to power your cameras and portable devices
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated Find the best AA rechargeable batteries to power your flashes and other gadgets.

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 review
By Matthew Richards last updated
review The Olympus M.Zuiko17mm f/1.8 is a super-teeny Micro Four Thirds lens with real bite

Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 review
By Matthew Richards last updated
review The Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 is a tiny little lens that punches well above its weight.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM review: a ‘trinity’ standard zoom for the masses
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM redresses the balance of trinity standard zooms, with a relatively compact, lightweight and affordable package.

Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM review: yet another Canon RF wide-angle zoom, how does it compare?
By Matthew Richards last updated
Review The Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM is a lightweight alternative to a ‘trinity’ wide-angle zoom, adding yet more choice to Canon’s extensive range of wide-angle lenses for EOS R system cameras.

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II review: a new standard – smaller, lighter, better
By Matthew Richards published
Review After nine years, the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II replaces the original range-topping X-mount standard zoom with an eye on weight-saving, downsizing and superior performance.

The best photo printer in 2025: top A4, A3 and A2 desktop printers for photography
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated The best photo printers create great colour and mono photo prints at home, but which one should you go for?
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