Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Focus-stack your close-up photos the easy way with Nikon’s Focus Shift Shooting mode
HOW TO Get your shots sharp from front to back with this tricked-up release mode
Kodak PixPro FZ45 review: a ‘proper’ digital camera that’s as cheap as chips
Review The Kodak PixPro FZ45 is well suited to beginners and the budget-conscious, with zoom lens, flash and a 2-digit price tag.
Sekonic Flashmate L-308X / L-308X-U review: the only light meter you’ll ever need
Review The Sekonic Flashmate L-308X builds on the success of the L-308S, adding video to stills metering for hybrid shooting.
The best Canon telephoto lenses: for your DSLR or EOS R series camera
UPDATED The best Canon telephoto lenses for EF and RF mounts enable you to get up close to the action even from far away
The best 100-400mm lenses in 2025: which is the best super-telephoto zoom for you?
UPDATED 100-400mm zoom lenses are ideal for stretching your telephoto reach without piling on the pounds! I've hand-picked the best for whatever camera system you own…
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R50: take your entry-level camera to the next level
Updated What are the best lenses to get for the Canon R50? Join me as I pick out the perfect lenses for this great beginner camera.
The best lenses for the Sony A7 II: make the most of this veteran camera
Updated What are the best lenses for the Sony A7 II? I reckon they need to be good but reasonably priced.
7Artisans 10mm F2.8 II Fish-Eye ED review: The Mark II edition of one of my favorite fisheyes
Review The 7Artisans 10mm F2.8 II Fish-Eye ED is designed for mirrorless cameras and comes in a wide range of mount options, at a bargain price.
Lume Cube XL review: app-Controlled 60W RGB Mini COB LED Light
Review This Lume Cube XL is a full-spectrum COB LED light that’s ultra-compact and lightweight, ideal for stills and video.
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR review: above standard zoom
Review The original XF 18-55mm was widely considered one of the best kit zooms ever, can its successor live up to that lofty reputation?
The best macro lenses: get closer to your subjects than ever before!
UPDATED Here are the best macro lenses for extreme close-ups to fit your DSLR or mirrorless camera
The best lenses for the Sony ZV-E10: for vlogging and much more besides
Updated Take a look at the best lenses for the Sony ZV-E10. Not just for vlogging, this compact and lightweight APS-C camera can work really well for all sorts of things, with the right lenses.
The best lenses for the Sony A6700: top choices for shooting both stills and video
Updated Join me as I pick out the best lenses for the Sony A6700, one of the top APS-C format hybrid stills and video cameras.
The best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras: Compact APS-C format primes and zooms
Updated The best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras deliver are capable of great image quality and all-round performance, and are good value for money.
The best lenses for the Sony A7 IV: make the most of this camera’s inherent capabilities
Updated I’ve chosen the best lenses for the Sony A7 IV based on what most of its owners tend to use this camera for, namely wedding, event, and social photography.
The best lenses for the Sony A7 III: ideal fit for price and performance
Updated The best lenses for the Sony A7 III need to suit a wide range of photographic genres, not least because this camera body is such a great all-rounder. Here are my best-buy recommendations.
The best lenses for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Updated Let me guide you through the best primes and zooms for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR, a surefire way to make a great camera even better.
The best Canon portrait lenses: fast primes for your EOS camera
Updated The best Canon portrait lenses enable you to take pixel-perfect people pictures with your EOS camera
The best Canon wide-angle lenses: wide-angle for EOS DSLRs, EOS M and EOS R
UPDATED Get the best Canon wide-angle lens, whether your camera is mirrorless or a DSLR, APS-C or full frame – we cover them all
The best camera desk mounts: arms to fix your camera to a table or desktop
BUYING GUIDE The best desk mount camera arms are ideal for content creators, presenting to camera across a tabletop. And they’re useful for many other applications as well.
Jebutu Camera Arm Desk Mount review: a lightweight table-mounting stand for content creators
Review The Jebutu Camera Arm Desk Mount comes complete with an auxiliary arm to add height or add an accessory.
Neewer Table Top Stand review: a really solid desk mounting stand with dual auxiliary arms
Review The Neewer Table Top Stand is sturdy and versatile, enabling content creators to attach a camera plus an accessory to a desk or table.
SmallRig Camera Desk Mount review: a compact and convenient mount for content creators
Review The SmallRig Camera Desk Mount is a very straightforward affair without any fancy frills, for those who like to keep things simple.
