Latest articles by Matthew Richards
How to update your Nikon camera's firmware
Tutorial New firmware updates for your camera can deliver everything from bug fixes to exciting new features
The best lenses for concert photography in 2025
Buying guide The best lenses for concert photography will support you at low-light music gigs and when shooting from the soundboard
The best tripod for photographers in 2025: give your camera a rock-steady support
Buying guide The best tripods offer high performance and sturdy build quality at a fair price, but which will win the three-legged race?
The best Fujifilm lenses: the best zoom & prime lenses for X Series cameras
BUYING GUIDE We list the best Fujifilm lenses for all kinds of photography, whether you're into travel, close-ups, wildlife or portraits
The best Sony telephoto lenses: get proper telephoto reach for your Sony mirrorless camera
UPDATED Let me help you pick out the best Sony telephoto lenses that get you closer to the action, for both full-frame and APS-C mirrorless E-mount cameras
The best lenses for the Sony ZV-E1: I pick out some vloggers' delights for this smart little Sony camera
Updated What are the best lenses for the Sony ZV-E1? Sony’s high-end vlogging tool needs lenses that match its size and capabilities
The best lenses for the Sony A7C and A7C II: it's a small camera with a big heart, and deserves lenses that follow suit
Updated Join me as I choose the best lenses for the Sony A7C and A7C II, based on price, compact size, and ease-of-use
The best lenses for the Sony A7 IV: make the most of this camera’s inherent, wide-ranging capabilities
Updated I’ve chosen the best lenses for the Sony A7 IV for wide-ranging scenarios
The best lenses for the Sony A7 III: join me as I search out the ideal options for price and performance with this trusty camera
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 Sony A7 II: I'll help you make the most of this veteran camera
Updated What are the best lenses for the Sony A7 II? I reckon they need to offer good image quality and all-round performance at a reasonable price
The best lenses for the Sony ZV-E10: for vlogging and pretty much any other kind of video or stills shooting that you're in to
Updated Here are my top lens recommendations 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 Fujifilm X-S10 and X-S20: find the ideal fit in terms of size and price
Buying guide What are the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-S10 and X-S20, two of Fujifilm's most affordable, versatile and compact cameras? Let me be your guide...
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T50: glass with the power to resolve ultra-fine detail
Buying guide The Fujifilm X-T50 is a small camera that packs a big punch, so what are the best lenses to match its size and 40MP potential? Here are my top recommendations...
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
The best lenses for safari photography: get close to wildlife while maintaining a respectful distance
UPDATED Strong telephoto reach is the common theme to the best lenses for safari photography. Here are my top picks
The best lenses for sports photography: telephoto zooms that get you closer to the action
Updated Shoot sports? You'll need one of the best lenses for sports photography – here are the best buys for Canon, Sony, L-mount, Nikon, Fujifilm, Pentax and Micro Four Thirds shooters
The best tilt-shift lenses: get a whole new perspective on your photography
BUYING GUIDE Take control over perspective and depth of field with the best tilt-shift lenses, for architecture, landscapes and more.
The best macro lenses: experience extreme magnification in close-up shooting
UPDATED Here are the best macro lenses for extreme close-ups to fit your DSLR or mirrorless camera
Yashica FX-D 300 hands-on review: a digital camera with a 1970s look and feel, in more ways than one
Not yet ratedReview The Yashica FX-D 300 wants to be ‘your first digital film simulation camera’ and takes its styling cues from the tail end of the 1970s. Can that ever be a good thing?
The best travel tripod in 2025: lightweight, stable supports for taking on the road
Buying Guide The best travel tripods have to be small enough to pack, light enough to carry, and sturdy enough for shake-free photos!
The best lenses for the Nikon D850 in 2025: top-notch glass for Nikon's best-ever DSLR
UPDATED Only the very finest lenses will get the best out of the Nikon D850's high-res full-frame sensor, and here are my top picks
The best monopods in 2025: 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
The best photo printer in 2025: top regular and wide format photo printers
Buying guide The best photo printers enable you to create great color and mono photo prints at home – but which one should you go for?
