Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Buying guide Make a good tripod or monopod great by adding a pistol grip head designed for quick and easy camera maneuvering
BAGS The best Canon camera bag will keep your kit safe, be comfortable to wear and have lots of handy compartments
Buying Guide A flashgun can be used for everything from filling in shadows on a bright day to lighting subjects in the dark, and here are the best Nikon-compatible options
UPDATED Now's the time to light up your life (and your photography) with one of the best Sony flashguns. Here are my top picks...
Buying guide The best lenses for concert photography will support you at low-light music gigs and when shooting from the soundboard
Review The Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC | C proves that shrinkflation can be a good thing, cutting 50% off the weight and 30% off the length of its predecessor
Opinion Sometimes I want to fill a backpack with camera gear, other times I only want to fill a pocket. Here’s how I shrank the size and saved a stash of cash
Opinion I need an ultra-wide lens for when my standard zoom can't fit it all in the frame – and I’ve found one that I can pretty much fit in a spare pocket
Updated These are the best flashguns that attach to the hotshoe of your camera, from basic bare-bones devices to fully featured models
UPDATED Here are the best macro lenses for extreme close-ups to fit your DSLR or mirrorless camera
BUYING GUIDE Take control of perspective and depth of field with the best tilt-shift lenses for architecture, landscapes, and more
UPDATED Strong telephoto reach is the common theme of the best lenses for safari photography. Here are my top picks
buying guide Digitize receipts, reports, photos, ID cards, negatives, and more, with the best scanner for documents and photos
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!
buying guide Cheap, easy to use, and perfect for parties, these are the best disposable cameras and single-use cameras you can buy today
Review The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro is a not-so-standard, standard prime for full-frame Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras
NEWS I loved everything about this lens when I tested it and reviewed it last year, apart from one thing. That’s now been fixed…
Buying guide At around an inch thin – or even less – the best pancake lenses are downsized delights and ideal for traveling light
Buying guide Discover the best lenses for landscapes that capture the wider view, from rolling hills and rocky mountains to enchanted forests
BUYING GUIDE My pick of the best bargain lenses offers satisfying performance and creative versatility without breaking the bank!
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
UPDATED Here's my choice of the best lenses for bokeh. Isolate your subject and make it stand out against a dreamy, blurred backdrop
UPDATED There’s no beating a gimbal head for smoothly tracking sports and wildlife subjects, especially if you’re using a hefty telephoto lens
