Latest articles by Matthew Richards
The best camera under $200: cheap cameras with a bit more power
UPDATED The best camera under $200 includes digital compacts, hybrids and tough waterproof cameras
Best lenses for the Nikon Z50 II & Z50 in 2026: explore your camera's full potential
Updated What are the best lenses for the Nikon Z50 II and Z50, Nikon’s most practical line of APS-C mirrorless cameras?
Best monopods in 2026: stable support that can take a load off
Updated For wildlife and sports photography, or anytime you’re using a big heavy lens, a monopod can give some much-needed relief
Benro MSD46CB Black Diamond SupaDupa Monopod review: just how smart can a stick be? Very!
Review The Benro MSD46CB Black Diamond SupaDupa Monopod is full of clever tricks and crafty design flourishes, but it’s a pricey bit of kit
Benro A48FD Monopod review: it’s part monopod, part tripod, and fully great value for money
Review The Benro A48FD Series 4 Aluminum Monopod with 3-Leg Locking Base proves that three into one really can go, and in fine style
3 Legged Thing AirHed Cine CC review: revamped and revitalized, this is the new and improved version of a smart fluid head for videographers
Review The 3 Legged Thing AirHed Cine CC takes all the best bits from the original design and adds some useful new features, at a competitive price
Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 review: a zero-fat, full-frame compatible pancake prime for mirrorless cameras, now in four flavors
Review The Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 ‘chip lens’ is barely more than half an inch thick and only weighs a couple of ounces. It’s now available in Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony and L-mount options
Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 review: compact, lightweight and affordable, complete with autofocus and weather-seals
Review The Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 is a new budget-friendly ‘alternative trinity’ standard zoom for Sony E-mount cameras, and the company’s first autofocus zoom
The best all-in-one printers for home office and hybrid working in 2026
Updated Print, scan, copy and fax when you’re working at home, with the best all-in-one printers available right now.
Benro A572LLKH Lightning Lock Aluminum Video Tripod Kit review: built for speed and stability
Review The Benro A572LLKH Lightning Lock Aluminum Video Tripod Kit is from a new generation of pro-grade video tripods from a leading manufacturer
Best lenses for the Canon EOS R6 V: I pick the best-buy, top-choice lenses for Canon’s new full-frame, videocentric R6 V
New guide The best lenses for the Canon EOS R6 V should make the most of all the video features and functions that this full-frame powerhouse camera has to offer
Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 Evo review: a further evolution of the species, this time for the APS-C subdivision
Review The Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 Evo is a classy but cost-effective short telephoto prime for Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony APS-C format mirrorless cameras
Best lenses for the Sony A7R VI: get a sharper image with these zooms and primes for Sony’s highest-ever-resolution camera body
Updated The best lenses for the Sony A7R VI need to have real resolving prowess, capturing fine detail and texture to feed the camera body’s 66.8MP sensor, and that’s just the start of it
Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 Evo review: this portrait-friendly prime gets the next-gen treatment
Review The Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 Evo is from the growing ‘Evo’ range of feature-rich but budget-friendly lenses, this time for APS-C format Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony cameras
Tenba Roadie v2 Spinner 21 International review: A camera roller bag that’s designed for the whole journey, not just the airport terminal
Review The Tenba Roadie v2 Spinner 21 International aims to adhere to strict airline carry-on restrictions, while taking all onward travel requirements in its stride
Tenba Roadie v2 Spinner 21 Air Case review: a photo/video roller case that’s as hard as nails but soft to the touch and optionally doubles as a backpack
Review The Tenba Roadie v2 Spinner 21 Air Case rolls up in style, ideal as a carry-on bag but tough enough to be checked in as hold baggage, and versatile enough for any journey
The best lenses for the Canon EOS M50 and M50 Mark II: these mini marvels will make the most of your slimline camera
Updated Join me as I share some of my favorite lenses for the Canon EOS M50 and the EOS M50 II
The best large format printer for photographers, exhibitors and studios in 2026
Updated Discover the best large format printers available, from desktop options to roll-fed commercial printers
The best lenses for food photography
Buying guide The best lenses for food photography will help you take mouth-wateringly good photos of your favourite meals
Best Sony wide-angle lenses in 2026: get a new perspective on your photography and broaden your horizons
BUYING GUIDE These are the best Sony wide-angle lenses, for full-frame A1, A7, and A9 bodies, plus E-mount APS-C cameras
Best lenses for the Sony A6400 in 2026: let me help you pick the perfect lenses for your pocket powerhouse Sony body
Updated Here are my recommendations of the best lenses for the Sony A6400, so you can enjoy all that this powerful APS-C format Sony camera has to offer
Best lenses for the Sony A7S III and A7S II in 2026: smart glass for these hybrid cameras
Buying guide The latter of these two cameras was launched back in 2020 and a lot has happened since – so what are the best lenses for the Sony A7S III and A7S II today?
Best lenses for the Sony A7R V, A7R IV, and A7R III in 2026: primes and zooms for ultimate resolution
Updated The best lenses for the Sony A7R V, A7R IV and A7R III will resolve the finest of detail, making the most of these high-resolution full-frame cameras
