Latest articles by Matthew Richards
The best film scanners in 2025: give your cherished negatives and slides new life
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Updated Find the best AA rechargeable batteries to power your flashes and other gadgets.
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 review
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
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
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?
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
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
Updated The best photo printers create great colour and mono photo prints at home, but which one should you go for?
