Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Best Sony telephoto lenses in 2026: get properly powerful 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
Best lenses for the Sony A6400 in 2026: let me help you pick the perfect lenses for your pocket powerhouse Sony body
Updated Here are my recommendations of the best lenses for the Sony A6400, so you can enjoy all that this powerful APS-C format Sony camera has to offer
Best lenses for Sony A6000 in 2026: I'll help you choose the best glass to make the most of Sony's slimline A6000-series cameras
Updated I think the best prime and zoom lenses for the Sony A6000 line of cameras should deliver great image quality without being overly large, and should also be good value for money
Photo Creator Mini Cam review: it takes decent photos, at least compared with the average keychain
Review The Photo Creator Mini Cam aims to be a bit of fun – a keychain novelty that’s impossibly small and lightweight but is also a ‘real’ camera
The best film scanners in 2025: negative and slide scanners that will give your old photos new life
Buying Guide The best film scanners make it easy to digitize your beloved 35mm negatives, slides, and cine film so there is no risk of losing them
Best lenses for the Fujifilm X-M5 in 2026: 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
Best superzooms for Nikon cameras in 2026: all-in-one lenses ideal for travel
Updated The best Nikon-fit superzoom lenses give you ultimate convenience and versatility, stretching from wide-angle to super-telephoto for shooting just about anything
Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 review: a mini marvel that aims to prove the best things really do come in small packages
Review The Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 wide-angle zoom launched as the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame compatible zoom lens
The best Canon superzoom lenses in 2026: supersized zoom range for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras
Updated We pick the best Canon superzoom lenses for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras – single lenses to replace two or three!
The best Micro Four Thirds lenses for Olympus / OM System and Panasonic cameras in 2026
UPDATED We round up the best Micro Four Thirds lenses, including primes, ultra-wide angles and super-telephotos
The best L-mount lenses: check out these best buys for your Panasonic, Sigma or Leica mirrorless camera
Buying guide Team players Leica, Panasonic and Sigma formed the L-mount Alliance back in 2018, giving rise to a fabulous line-up of lenses. Here’s my pick of the crop...
The best lenses for the Sony A7 IV: still one of Sony’s most exciting mirrorless cameras in 2026, the A7 IV deserves great glass. Here are my top choices
Updated I’ve picked out the best lenses for the Sony A7 IV, so you can take advantage of its hybrid potential for both stills and video when shooting weddings, events and pretty much anything else
The best lenses for the Sony A7 III: this camera hits the sweet spot for price and performance, and my choice of lenses seal the deal
Updated The best lenses for the Sony A7 III need to offer quality, performance and versatility, because this camera body is a great all-rounder. Here’s what I think are the best buys
Best lenses for the Sony A1 and A1 II in 2026: these flagship cameras deserve top-class glass
Buying guide It’s the most powerful and versatile camera Sony has ever made, so what are the best lenses for the Sony A1 II?
Panasonic Lumix S 40mm f/2 review: it’s a full-frame standard prime but aims to set new standards for featherweight compactness
Review The Panasonic Lumix S 40mm f/2 for L-mount cameras gives a slightly wider perspective than a classic ‘nifty fifty’ with a downsized, ultra-lightweight build
Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM review: the expansive view of this lens comes with an expensive price tag
Review The Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM takes the company's hybrid VCM series of lenses to new widths. It's fast too, in more ways than one…
Best Canon flashgun in 2026: which Speedlite is best for you?
UPDATED My comprehensive guide will help you choose the best Canon flashgun that suits your needs and budget
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R50 in 2026: this camera is a proper little powerhouse and deserves the right lenses
Updated I think that the Canon EOS R50 is one of the all-time best cameras for beginners, but it doesn’t stop there. Here are some lenses that’ll take your creativity to the next level
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 Lab N FE is a new version of existing lens for Sony cameras that aims to prove that less is more
NEWS One of Viltrox’s fastest and most pro-grade lenses gets an update that ditches one of its standout features
Yashica DigiPix 100 review: digital cameras don’t come much cheaper than this, and it's only about the same size and weight as a pack of playing cards
Review The supremely affordable, compact and lightweight Yashica DigiPix 100 has a certain retro charm, complete with ‘vintage’ image quality!
Best Nikon telephoto lenses in 2026: long reach for Nikon Z-system cameras and DSLRs
Buying Guide I pick out the best telephoto zooms and primes for Nikon Z and F-mount cameras, at reasonable prices
I spent ages trying to decide between two Nikon Z super-telephoto zooms, and ended up buying something completely different…
opinion I’ve been universally impressed by all of Nikon’s Z-system lenses but once in a while, I feel they’re not necessarily the best buy
Kodak PixPro FZ45 review: a ‘proper’ digital camera that’s as cheap as chips
Review The Kodak PixPro FZ45 is well-suited to beginners and the budget-conscious, with zoom lens, flash and low, low price tag
Viltrox launches two new lenses, taking its Evo range from one to three prime numbers
New Viltrox 35mm and 55mm Evo series prime lenses for full-frame Nikon Z and Sony E-mount cameras add to the previous 85mm offering
Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 Evo review: a few millimeters longer than your usual ‘nifty fifty’, this one’s a prime candidate for both full-frame and APS-C cameras
Review The Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 Evo is a relatively compact, lightweight and inexpensive yet sturdily built and feature-rich prime lens for Nikon Z and Sony E mount cameras
