Matthew Richards

Matthew Richards is a photographer and journalist who 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!

His expertise with equipment doesn’t end there, though. He is also an encyclopedia when it comes to all manner of cameras, camera holsters and bags, flashguns, tripods and heads, printers, papers and inks, and just about anything imaging-related.

In an earlier life he was a broadcast engineer at the BBC, as well as a former editor of PC Guide.

Articles by: Matthew Richards

StellaPro Reflex S review

By Matthew Richards published 24 May 22

review Light & Motion's StellaPro Reflex S bridges the lighting gap between stills and video

The best camera under $200 in 2022: cheap cameras with a bit more power

By Matthew Richards, Jon Stapley published 23 May 22

Buying Guide The best camera under $200 includes digital compacts, hybrids and tough waterproof cameras

The best Panasonic camera in 2022: from long zoom compacts to Lumix mirrorless

By Matthew Richards, Rod Lawton published 17 May 22

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

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | C review

By Matthew Richards published 16 May 22

review The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | C squeezes a quart into a pint pot

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD G2 review

By Matthew Richards published 16 May 22

review The new and improved Tamron 28-75mm G2 is the polar opposite of a ‘dumb’ lens

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II review

By Matthew Richards published 16 May 22

review Building on a successful formula, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is revamped and revitalized

The best lenses for landscapes in 2022: get ready for the great outdoors

By Matthew Richards published 13 May 22

Buying guide Discover the best lenses for landscapes so you can shoot anything from stunning seascapes to enchanting forests

Best Leica M lenses in 2022: every current Leica M rangefinder lens, from 18-135mm

By Matthew Richards published 12 May 22

buying guide Looking for the best Leica M lens? These are all the Leica-made rangefinder lenses for Leica cameras

The best Sony telephoto lenses in 2022: top glass for A1, A7, A9 & A6000 cameras

By Matthew Richards published 6 May 22

BUYING GUIDE Bring the action closer with one of the best Sony telephoto lenses, for full-frame and APS-C E-mount cameras

The best Sony wide-angle lenses in 2022: widen your horizons, literally!

By Matthew Richards published 6 May 22

BUYING GUIDE These are the best Sony wide-angle lenses, for full-frame A1, A7 and A9 bodies, plus E-mount APS-C A6000-series cameras