Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Neewer LiteTrip LT38 carbon fiber travel tripod review: one for the road and for life in the fast lane
Review The Neewer LiteTrip LT38 carbon fiber travel tripod bucks recent convention and is comparatively quick and easy to set up
Neewer HD True Colors Variable ND Filter ND2-512 (1-9 stops) review: extra stopping power without the risk of X cross shading
Review The Neewer ND2-512 (1-9 Stops) HD True Colors Variable ND Filter combines a variable density filter with an add-on regular ND filter, coupled by magnetic attraction
Neewer True Colors Hard Stop Variable ND Filter ND2-32 review: a fader filter that stops you getting over-ambitious
Review The Neewer ND2-32 True Colors Hard Stop Variable ND Filter features a ‘hard stop’ to help you avoid the risk of X-shaped cross-polarization ruining your shots
Neewer True Colors Variable ND2-ND32 & CPL 2-in-1 Filter review: just how much polarization do you need?
Review The Neewer 2 in 1 True Colors Variable ND2-ND32 & CPL Filter incorporates a variable density filter (based on two polarized sheets) plus a circular polarizer in one single unit
Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 review: Otus rides again, with a mirrorless makeover
Review The Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 aims to build on the reputation of its DSLR-based forebear, catering to Canon, Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras
The best lens for street photography in 2025: top options for every mount
BUYING GUIDE A good prime is often considered the best lens for street photography. Here are our top picks for being discreet on the street
Neewer LL27 video tripod with fluid head review: a mostly sturdy, quick-action set of legs with a clever head
Review The Neewer LL27 video tripod with fluid head is designed specifically for videographers. It’s quick and easy to set up and delivers good performance overall, at a reasonable price
Pentax WG-8 review: a real Captain Scarlet of a compact camera, even though it only comes in green or black
Review The Pentax WG-8 is pretty much indestructible, being waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, crushproof, freezeproof and all-round adventure-proof. It’s certainly one tough cookie
The best AAA rechargeable batteries
buying guide Keep your devices running longer, with the best AAA rechargeable batteries available today
The best light stands in 2025: solid support for studio flash heads, LED panels and more
buying guide Give a firm footing to studio lights, reflectors, backgrounds, and other accessories, with the best light stands on the market
The best Sony wide-angle lenses in 2025: widen your horizons, literally!
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
Hello, Mr Blue Sky: how a cheap backdrop gave me a ‘blue-sky thinking’ moment
Indoor portraits, still-life shots and product photography are easy enough, apart from those pesky, cluttered backgrounds that ruin everything. I’ve rediscovered the joy of backdrops – thanks, Kate!
The best lens for portraits in 2025: short-tele primes perfect for pictures of people
Buying guide Check out these picture-perfect portrait primes Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Leica and Sigma mirrorless cameras, plus plenty of budget-friendly alternatives
Neewer TH16 3-way geared tripod head review: a smart head that’s geared for precision
Review The Neewer TH16 3-way geared tripod head is all geared up for a full range of movement in just about any direction you can think of
Best Canon flashgun: which Speedlite will be best for you?
UPDATED Our comprehensive guide will help you choose the best Canon flashgun that suits your needs and budget
Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 G Master review: a world-first speed thriller of telephoto zoom
Review A world-first, the Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 G Master is a whole f/stop faster than f/2.8 ‘trinity’ telephoto zooms
I bought second-hand DSLR lenses and saved a small fortune on lenses for my mirrorless camera
OPINION Why on earth would you slap old glass on a new camera? I found two very good reasons in the shape of a Sigma wide-angle zoom and macro prime…
Godox iM20 review: a tiny flash that’s less pop-up, more pop-on
Review The Godox iM20 is amazingly small, and an ideal fit for cameras that lack a pop-up flash
3 Legged Thing Luna light stand review: stand and deliver!
Review The multi-purpose 3 Legged Thing Luna is a light stand and more. It really delivers on all fronts and is impeccably turned out
Benro FS20PRO Video & Foto Head review: could this be the only tripod head you’ll ever need?
Review The Benro FS20PRO Video & Foto Head is like a bunch of different tripod heads, all rolled up into one conveniently compact and lightweight package
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 Lab review
Review The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 Lab is the second in the company’s exotic ‘Lab’ line-up of lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras
Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN | C review: A fast wide-angle prime that keeps the weight off
Review The Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN | C is from an extensive range of compact and lightweight ‘I-series’ prime lenses in Sigma’s Contemporary line-up
The best photography lighting kits: for studio, location and video
Buying guide We select the best photography lighting kits with mains power, battery power, and continuous LED lighting for video
