Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Review The Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary aims to beat Panasonic at its own game with this full-frame L-Mount lens, also available in a Sony E (FE) mount option
Review The Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art joins the elite of super-fast f/1.2 portrait lenses for the bokeh beautiful, available in Sony E (FE) and L-Mount options
Updated Get beautifully lit macro shots of insects, flowers, and anything small by using a dedicated ring flash
Buying Guide Give a firm footing to studio lights, reflectors, backgrounds, and other accessories with the best light stands on the market
BUYING GUIDE The best desk-mounted camera arms are ideal for content creators who present to-camera across a tabletop, and are useful for many other applications, too…
UPDATED Here are the best macro lenses for extreme close-ups to fit your DSLR or mirrorless camera
BUYING GUIDE Take control of perspective and depth of field with the best tilt-shift lenses for architecture, landscapes, and more
BUYING GUIDE My pick of the best bargain lenses offers satisfying performance and creative versatility without breaking the bank!
UPDATED Here's my choice of the best lenses for bokeh. Isolate your subject and make it stand out against a dreamy, blurred backdrop
Buying guide Discover the best lenses for landscapes that capture the wider view, from rolling hills and rocky mountains to enchanted forests
Updated The best 50mm lens, or standard prime, is a great low-cost wide-aperture lens for bokehlicious portraits and shooting in low light
Review The lightweight 3 Legged Thing Wes tripod kit folds down small for the journey but aims to give versatile, solid support for stills and video, incorporating a leveling base and revamped fluid head
Review The hugely strong and versatile 3 Legged Thing Ethan 4 bills itself as a pro-grade hybrid photography and tactical tripod system with bipod and monopod conversion. Sounds like a mission improbable…
Review Strong and sturdy, the 3 Legged Thing Ridley tripod kit makes it easy to level up and go steady, ideal for videographers and content creators
Buying guide The best fisheye lenses can show you a whole new ultra-wide-angle perspective on the world around you
Updated The best lenses for the Sony A7R V and its predecessors will resolve the finest of detail, making the most of these high-resolution full-frame cameras
Review The Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 is a beautiful looking lens that’s immaculately finished and appears to be very good value at the price
BUYING GUIDE These are the best wide-angle lenses for full-frame Sony A1, A7, and A9-series bodies, plus E-mount APS-C cameras
UPDATED Strong telephoto reach is the common theme of the best lenses for safari photography. Here are my top picks
UPDATED The best lenses for bird photography will help you get close to birds and wildlife from a distance. I'm here to help you snap up the best buys
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
BUYING GUIDE A 35mm prime (or thereabouts) is often considered best for street photography. Here are my picks for being discreet on the street
Review The Laowa Aksen 1-5x Ultra Macro Apo comes in a wide variety of mount options, enabling you to dive into the tiniest details with almost any camera
