Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Best gimbal heads for tripods in 2026: effortlessly track the action with big lenses
UPDATED There’s no beating a gimbal head for smoothly tracking sports and wildlife subjects, especially if you’re using a hefty telephoto lens
Best lenses for the Nikon D800 in 2026: the top lenses for Nikon's much-loved DSLR
Updated These best lenses for the Nikon D800 help you to get the most from an older DSLR camera that's still popular today
Best lenses for the Nikon D5600 in 2026: the next lenses to get for your Nikon DSLR
Updated The cream of the crop, these are the best lenses for the Nikon D5600 to take your photography to the next level
Best lenses for the Nikon D750 in 2026, from ultra-wide zooms to super-telephotos
Updated I reckon these are the top lenses for the Nikon D750, one of Nikon's longest-running full-frame DSLRs
Best 150-600mm lenses in 2026: ultra-telephoto zooms to get close to the action
UPDATED These 150-600mm (or thereabouts) zooms go beyond the typical 100-400mm range of super-tele lenses to really cover the distance for shooting action, sports, and wildlife photography
Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 review: a high-tech lens that really plays the (wide) angles
Review The sophisticated Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 for Nikon Z and Sony E mount full-frame cameras has just resurfaced in another format as the company’s first ever L-mount lens
Viltrox kicks off its L-Mount Alliance membership by bringing one of its best lenses to more cameras
NEWS The high-end Viltrox ultra-wide-angle Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 L for Sony and Nikon mirrorless cameras is now also available in L-mount
Meike 35mm f/1.8 Pro AF review: What price a ‘pro’ lens? This one’s easy on the wallet
Review The full-frame compatible Meike 35mm f/1.8 Pro AF comes in Nikon Z and Sony E mount options, with fancy features, strong build quality, and a budget price tag
Nikon Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 review: A lightweight standard lens that’s small in size and price, but goes relatively large on zoom range
Review The Nikon Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 is the latest in a long line of Z-mount standard zooms, and it brings some travel-friendly, inexpensive glassware to the party
Best lenses for sports photography in 2026: telephoto zooms to get closer to the action
Updated Shoot sports? You'll need one of the best lenses for sports photography – here are the top buys for Canon, Nikon, Sony, L-mount, Fujifilm, Micro Four Thirds, and Pentax shooters
Best lenses for wedding and event photography in 2026: capture the moment
Buying guide The 'holy trinity' of fast f/2.8 telephoto, standard, and wide-angle zooms are workhorse lenses for wedding and event photographers – here's my pick of the best…
The best open gate cameras in 2026: go tall, wide, or somewhere in between with versatile cropping options for content creation
BUYING GUIDE Join me as I pick out the best open gate cameras that deliver full flexibility for shooting video
Best Nikon portrait lenses in 2026, for Z-series mirrorless and F-mount DSLRs
Buying Guide Choose the best Nikon-fit lens for pictures of people, whatever your Nikon camera and budget
Best lenses for street photography in 2026: top options for every major camera mount
BUYING GUIDE A 35mm prime (or thereabouts) is often considered best for street photography. Here are my picks for being discreet on the street
Best telephoto lenses in 2026: top zooms for bringing your subjects closer
UPDATED These are the best telephoto lenses for your camera, for Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm and more, both mirrorless and DSLR
Best lenses for the Sony A7 V: the latest and greatest in the A7 range deserves high-performance glass
Updated I pick out the best lenses for the Sony A7 V, comprising high-spec primes and zooms that deliver superb performance without breaking the bank
Best Pentax lenses in 2026: my top lens suggestions for your Pentax DSLR
Buying guide These are the best Pentax lenses to extend your DSLR system, whether you have an APS-C model or a full frame K-1 II
Best lenses for travel photography in 2026: all-in-one superzooms for the journey
Buying guide The best lenses for travel will let you shoot almost anything, and save some space in your bag!
Best lenses for portraits in 2026: short-tele primes perfect for pictures of people
Buying guide Check out these picture-perfect portrait primes for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Leica, and Sigma mirrorless cameras, plus independent budget-friendly alternatives
Best wide-angle lenses in 2026: ultra-wide zooms to shoehorn everything into the shot
Buying guide Get a new perspective in your photography with the best wide-angle lens for your mirrorless camera or DSLR
Best 50mm lens in 2026: which 'nifty fifty' is the right choice for you?
Updated The best 50mm lens, or standard prime, is a great low-cost wide-aperture lens for bokehlicious portraits and shooting in low light
The best ring flash for macro photography in 2026: use a ring light for better close-ups
Updated Get beautifully lit macro shots of insects, flowers, and anything small by using a dedicated ring flash
The best disposable cameras
buying guide Cheap, easy to use, and perfect for parties, these are the best disposable cameras and single-use cameras you can buy today
