
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 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?

The best Nikon Z lenses in 2025: the top buys for your Nikon Z-series mirrorless
By Adam Waring last updated
UPDATED Our list of the best Nikon Z lenses includes Nikon's zoom lenses, prime lenses and its two macro lenses

The best Fujifilm GF lenses: prime & zoom GFX medium format lenses
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide Here are the best Fujifilm GF lenses for the GFX 50S, GFX 50S II, GFX 50R, GFX 100, GFX 100 II & GFX 100s

The best tripod for photographers: give your camera a rock-steady support
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide The best tripods offer high performance and sturdy build quality at a fair price, but which will win the three-legged race?

The best tilt-shift lenses: take a whole new perspective on your photography
By Matthew Richards last updated
BUYING GUIDE Take control over perspective with the best tilt-shift lenses: perfect for interiors, product photography & architecture

The best Canon superzoom lenses: supersized zoom range for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras
By Jon Stapley last updated
Updated We pick the best Canon superzoom lenses for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras – single lenses to replace two or three!

The best Micro Four Thirds lenses for Olympus / OM System and Panasonic cameras
By James Artaius last updated
UPDATED We round up the best Micro Four Thirds lenses, including primes, ultra-wide angles and super-telephotos

The best lenses for bird photography and wildlife: these lenses really go the distance
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED The best lenses for bird photography will help you get close to birds and wildlife from a distance, and there are some great options to snap up

The best lenses for astrophotography: these fast ultra-wide lenses can pull in the night sky
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED We pick the best lenses for astrophotography fans shooting a starry night sky, to suit a range of cameras and budgets

The best cheap printer: find your perfect match for home printing on a tight budget
By Matthew Richards last updated
buying guide Keep costs down with the best budget printers, which all provide good quality prints despite their low price

Best printer inks in 2025: inkjet printer cartridges explained
By Matthew Richards last updated
buying guide When it comes to choosing the best printer inks, there are plenty of inkjet cartridge options to choose from

The best 150-600mm lenses: super-telephoto zooms to get close to the action
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED These are the best 150-600mm lenses for getting super telephoto shots of sports and wildlife from afar

The best travel tripod: from full-size sticks to bag-sized mini-tripods
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated The best travel tripods have to be small enough to pack, light enough to carry, and sturdy enough for shake-free photos!

Oho Sunshine Camera Glasses review: shades of the Mission Impossible movie
By Matthew Richards published
Review Unleash your inner spy with a pair of Oho Sunshine Camera Glasses, sunglasses with a built-in video camera.

Canon Speedlite EL-10 review: the reinvention of a favorite flashgun for mirrorless cameras
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Canon Speedlite EL-10 builds on the success of the 430EX III-RT, repurposed for the latest EOS R system cameras.
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