Latest articles by Rod Lawton
The best Leica cameras: 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.
This is why your ‘smart’ camera is actually making you a worse photographer
Opinion Your camera is taking decisions that you should be taking and without even asking
Best accessories for the Fujifilm X100VI in 2026: stylish accessories to compliment a stunning camera
Buying guide The best accessories for the Fujifilm X100VI don’t just make it look good, they make it more practical and better handling too
The best Sony camera in 2026 for vlogging, filmmaking and photography
Buying Guide My top picks for the best Sony cameras for photographers, videographers, and content creation
The best camera for portraits in 2026: cameras that are perfect for people pics
Buying guide The best camera for portraits needs to capture perfect facial perspective and beautiful background blur
The best lenses for Panasonic Lumix S5, S5 II, and S5 IIx cameras in 2026: 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
Best lenses for the Leica SL3 in 2026
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 lenses for the Nikon Z8 and Z9 in 2026: 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
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5 in 2026: make the most of all those megapixels
Updated Join me as I pick the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5, based on image quality, features, build and handling
The best lenses for the Sony ZV-E10 & ZV-E10 II in 2026: smart choices for vlogging and stills photography
Updated Not just for vlogging, this compact and lightweight camera can work really well in all sorts of scenarios
The best lenses for the Sony A6700 in 2026: this brilliant all-rounder of a camera deserves great glass
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
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T50 in 2026: glass with the power to resolve ultra-fine detail
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...
The best lenses for the Nikon Zf in 2026: high-performance yet stylish glass
Updated I think that the best lenses for the Nikon Zf need to fit with its retro-styling but match its full-frame performance
Best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S9 in 2026: perfect pairings for Lumix's most compact full-frame body
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 photo editing software in 2026: retouch, fix and enhance your images
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity
I've given up on film scanners for my analog negatives because this works better
Opinion It’s also a weird story about how digital cameras can bring back analog film
I've been going through my old negs and I've learned something surprising about how digital cameras have changed my photography
Opinion Digital imaging has turned me into a pixel peeper. I’m not sure how it happened or why… or what I can do about it now
I think camera autoexposure is sometimes too clever for its own good
Opinion Why? Because it adjusts the exposure for every single shot – even when the light is the same
Is shooting RAW photos harming my photography? I'm starting to wonder…
Opinion Shooting raw files gives me endless processing choices later, but maybe what I actually need is decisions
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R50: this camera is a proper little powerhouse and deserves the right lenses
Updated I think that the Canon EOS R50 is one of the all-time best cameras for beginners, but it doesn’t stop there. Here are some lenses that’ll take your creativity to the next level
The best messenger bags for photographers: carry your camera gear in style
Buying Guide Over-the-shoulder bags are practical and stylish solutions for packing your photo kit and a laptop, whether you're traveling, shooting, or commuting
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T4: here are my top choices for this classic camera
Updated I choose the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T4, picking top performers that match the X-T4’s classic retro layout
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-M5: smart glass for hybrid shooting
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
