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

By Rod Lawton Last updated
Buying guide I choose the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-M5 based on size weight and cost, key factors for Fujifilm’s popular hybrid camera

By Matthew Richards Published
Review Less than an inch thick, the budget-friendly Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 Evo is super-skinny but delivers full-frame, full-fat deliciousness for Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras

By Gareth Bevan Last updated
BUYING GUIDE We list the best Fujifilm lenses for all kinds of photography, whether you're into travel, close-ups, wildlife or portraits

By Gareth Bevan Last updated
Updated Join me as I pick the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5, based on image quality, features, build and handling

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

By Gareth Bevan Last updated
Buying guide The Fujifilm X-T50 is a small camera that goes large on resolution, so what are the best lenses to match its 40MP potential? Here are my top recommendations...

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

By Matthew Richards Last updated
Updated These are the best lenses for your Nikon D3500, combining usefulness and value when you're ready to start expanding your system

By Rod Lawton Last updated
Updated I pick out the best lenses for the Sony A6700, one of the top APS-C format hybrid stills and video cameras on the market

By Rod Lawton Last updated
Updated Not just for vlogging, this compact and lightweight camera can work really well in all sorts of scenarios

By Matthew Richards Last updated
Updated I pick out the best lenses for the Sony A7 V, comprising high-spec primes and zooms that deliver superb performance without breaking the bank

By Matthew Richards Last updated
Updated The best Nikon-fit superzoom lenses give you ultimate convenience and versatility, stretching from wide-angle to super-telephoto for shooting just about anything

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

By Matthew Richards Last updated
buying guide I pick out the best telephoto zooms and primes for Nikon Z and F-mount cameras, at reasonable prices

By Adam Waring Last updated
UPDATED Only the very finest lenses will get the best out of the Nikon D850's high-res, full-frame sensor. Here are my top picks...

By Matthew Richards Last updated
Updated The cream of the crop, these are the best lenses for the Nikon D5600 to take your photography to the next level

By Matthew Richards Last updated
Updated I think these are the best lenses for the Nikon Z7 II (and original Z7) right now, blending versatility, performance, and value

By Matthew Richards Last updated
Updated These best lenses for the Nikon D800 help you to get the most from an older DSLR camera that's still popular today

By Matthew Richards Published
Review The Peak Design Pro Tripod builds on the success of the company’s award-winning travel tripod, with Pro, Pro Lite and Pro Tall options to choose from

By Matthew Richards Last updated
UPDATED We pick the best Nikon lenses for all kinds of photography on Nikon F-mount DSLRs, including budget-friendly options.

By Matthew Richards Published
Review The Ricoh SP-2240N is geared to make short work of digitizing all of your business paperwork with speed, efficiency and the minimum of effort

By Matthew Richards Published
Review The Yashica Tank neatly fills a small gap towards the lower end of the company’s expanding range of compact cameras, complete with flip-over screen

By Rod Lawton Last updated
Updated I think that the best lenses for the Nikon Zf need to fit with its retro-styling but match its full-frame performance
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