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Matthew Richards

Matthew Richards is a photographer and journalist, that has spent years using and reviewing all manner of photo gear. He is Digital Camera World's principal lens reviewer – and has tested more primes and zooms than most people have had hot dinners!

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Create a photo calendar

Create a photo calendar and make the perfect holiday gift for friends and family

By Matthew Richards

TUTORIAL It's easy to create a photo calendar, and we show how it's done in eight simple steps, using the popular photo service Mixbook

Photographer using a tripod. Which is the best tripod for your needs?

The best tripod for photographers in 2020: get sharper shots in any conditions

By Matthew Richards, Rod Lawton

Buying guide Here's our pick of the best tripods for all budgets – plus pro tips on how to buy the right tripod for your style of shooting

Best Micro Four Thirds lenses

The best Micro Four Thirds lenses in 2020: lenses for Olympus and Panasonic

By Matthew Richards, Jon Stapley, Phil Hall

Buying Guide Here are the best Micro Four Thirds lenses, from zooms to primes, from ultra-wide-angles to super-telephotos

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 review

By Matthew Richards

Review The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 13-inch printer takes A3+ photo printing to a new level

How to create a photo book

How to create a photo book in 8 simple steps, to make a beautiful gift or keepsake

By Matthew Richards

TUTORIAL We show you how to create a photo book with Mixbook as an example, but the process is much the same with other services

Best Fujifilm lenses

The best Fujifilm lenses in 2020: the best lenses for X-mount mirrorless cameras

By Jon Stapley, Matthew Richards

BUYING GUIDE Our list of the best Fujifilm lenses includes super-wide, standard and telephoto lenses for novices through to pros

best Canon lenses

The best Canon lenses in 2020: go longer, wider and closer with your Canon camera

By Rod Lawton, Matthew Richards

Buying guide These are the best Canon lenses to get for your Canon DSLR or mirrorless camera for sports, portraits, close-ups and more

Best Panasonic camera

The best Panasonic camera in 2020: from long zoom compacts to Lumix mirrorless

By Matthew Richards, Rod Lawton

BUYING GUIDE Which is the best Panasonic camera to get? We pick out the best Panasonic mirrorless, full frame and compact cameras

Best Nikon Z lenses in 2020: best lens for Z6, Z7 and Z5 mirrorless cameras

Best Nikon Z lenses in 2020: the best lenses for the Nikon Z5, Z6, Z7 and Z50

By Matthew Richards, Rod Lawton

BUYING GUIDE Our list of the best Nikon Z lenses includes Nikon Z mount zooms, all five f/1.8 prime lenses and the latest Z DX zooms

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM review

By Peter Travers, Matthew Richards

Review The Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM is the latest premium super-telephoto zoom for EOS R mirrorless cameras

Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM

Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM lens review

By Matthew Richards

lens review The Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM offers massive telephoto reach in a refreshingly compact and affordable package

Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM

Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM review

By Matthew Richards

Review The Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM is a revolutionary super-telephoto lens that's anything but conventional

best superzoom lenses for Nikon cameras

The best superzoom lenses for Nikon cameras in 2020

By Matthew Richards, Rod Lawton

Buying guide The best superzoom lenses for Nikon cameras give you ultimate convenience and versatility

best Nikon camera bag

The best Nikon camera bag in 2020: carry your Nikon gear in style and safety

By Matthew Richards

BUYING GUIDE Need a new bag for your Nikon camera? Take a look at these classy cases.

Best Canon RF lenses

Best Canon RF lenses: the best lens for the Canon EOS R system in 2020

By Matthew Richards, Rod Lawton

BUYING GUIDE These are the best Canon RF lenses you can buy right now for the Canon EOS R5, R6, R, Ra and RP

best Canon telephoto lenses

The best Canon telephoto lenses in 2020: from budget zooms to pro lenses

By Matthew Richards, Jon Stapley

BUYING GUIDE Need more reach? Check out the best Canon telephoto lenses for your DSLR or EOS R series camera

The best 70-200mm telephoto lenses in 2020

The best 70-200mm telephoto lenses in 2020: top constant-aperture zooms

By Matthew Richards

BUYING GUIDE Looking for the best 70-200mm telephoto? Here are our top picks for Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras

best Canon camera bag

The best Canon camera bag in 2020: carry your Canon gear in style and safety!

By Matthew Richards

BAGS Cosset your Canon camera with a classy bag for all your photography equipment.

Best all-in-one printer for home working

Best all-in-one printer for home working in 2020

By Matthew Richards

BUYING GUIDE Need a printer, copier and scanner for working at home? What you need is one of the best all-in-one printers!

100-400mm lenses: which is the best zoom for you?

The best 100-400mm lenses in 2020: which is the best zoom for you?

By Matthew Richards

Buying guide We help you pick the best 100-400mm lens for your camera – stretch your telephoto reach without piling on the pounds!

Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS

Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS | C review

By Matthew Richards

Review Sigma’s ‘light bazooka’ has been reinvented for Sony E and Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras

Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S review

By Matthew Richards

Review The Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is probably the best 70-200mm zoom in the world. Ever.

Best Sony lenses

The best Sony lenses in 2020: top lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras

By Matthew Richards, Rod Lawton

BUYING GUIDE These are the best Sony lenses, including Sony and third-party lenses for both APS-C and full-frame cameras

best Canon standard zoom lenses

The best Canon standard zoom lenses in 2020: for Canon DSLRs, EOS M and EOS R

By Matthew Richards, Phil Hall

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best Canon standard zoom lenses available across the entire Canon system, covering both DSLR and mirrorless options

Best DSLR

The best DSLR in 2020: DSLR cameras for beginners, enthusiasts and pros

By Rod Lawton, Matthew Richards

Buying guide These are the best DSLRs to buy today, and DSLRs do still deliver real power, performance and value for money