Latest articles by Rod Lawton
The best Sony camera for vlogging, filmmaking and photography
UPDATED These are my top picks for the best Sony cameras right now for photographers, videographers, and content creation
The best Panasonic Lumix cameras: from Micro Four Thirds to full-frame and bridge cameras
UPDATED Which is the best Panasonic Lumix camera? There's a wealth of options so I'm here to help you choose the model that's the best fit for your needs
Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO review
Review This is a macro lens with a difference, as it can also make a great telephoto lens for outdoor nature and landscape shots
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R8: Affordable lenses to make the most of this budget-friendly camera
Updated I choose the best lenses for the Canon R8, Canon's powerful but affordable full-frame mirrorless camera
Capture One Pro review
Review This classic Lightroom Classic alternative combines beautiful image quality with smart professional workflows
Skylum Luminar Neo review
Review Skylum’s innovative photo-editing software is packed with reality-enhancing AI tools, with more to come
DxO Nik Collection 8 review
Review The DxO Nik Collection gets its annual update, bringing deeper Photoshop integration, Silver Efex enhancements and more
Adobe Lightroom Classic review
review Lightroom Classic may be the 'old' Lightroom, but don't be fooled by the name – it's still right up there with the latest tech
Adobe Lightroom review
review Adobe’s web-first image cataloguing and editing software has evolved into a very effective tool, but it’s not all good
Adobe Photoshop review
review Is Adobe Photoshop still the one photo editor to rule them all, or have all-in-one tools like Lightroom taken over?
The best lenses for the Nikon Z8 and Z9 in 2025: top-flight lenses for these top-of-the-range cameras
Updated It's a tough job, but I pick out the best lenses for the Nikon Z8 and Z9, Nikon's sensational high-res mirrorless flagships
Adobe student discount: save 64% or more on a Creative Cloud Pro subscription!
buying guide If you're a student, teacher or work in education, you can save hundreds in a single year
Best lenses for the Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Buying Guide It’s a stunning 102MP medium format camera, so here’s our pick of the best lenses for the Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Best lenses for the OM System OM-5 Mark II: This is the glass you need for OM's compact outdoor camera
Buying guide It’s the latest version of OM Systems’ outdoor camera, but what are the best lenses to go with the OM System OM-5 II?
The best budget vlogging camera in 2025
Buying Guide If you want to be a vlogger, these are the best budget vlogging cameras to get you started!
Best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S9 in 2025
Buying guide This compact full frame vlogging camera has caused quite a stir, so which are the best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S9?
The best lenses for Panasonic Lumix S5, S5 II and S5 IIx cameras: ideal fits for size and price
Buying guide I pick out the best lenses for Lumix S5, S5 II and S5 IIx based on cost, size and performance, making them a perfect fit for these cameras
The best camera for portraits in 2025: cameras that are perfect for people pics
Buying guide The best camera for portraits needs to capture perfect facial perspective and beautiful background blur
Best lenses for the Leica SL3 in 2025
Buying guide Leica’s 60MP flagship produces superb images that deserve the best glass – so what are the best lenses for the Leica SL3?
The best Leica cameras in 2025: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
Buying guide Leica cameras don’t come cheap - but they earn their price tag, offering an experience and image quality that few rivals can match.
Best lenses for the Sony A7S III and A7S II
Buying guide The A7S III was launched back in 2020 and a lot has happened since – so what are the best lenses for the Sony A7S III today?
Best Sony video lenses for vlogging and filmmaking
Buying guide What are the best Sony video lenses for vloggers and filmmakers? Here are my top picks
Best lenses for the Sony A1 and A1 II: flagship cameras deserve top-class glass
Buying guide It’s the most powerful and versatile camera Sony has ever made, so what are the best lenses for the Sony A1 II?
