Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Tarion Desk Mount Camera Stand review: a decidedly angular affair that offers a full range of movement
Review The Tarion Desk Mount Camera Stand is a different kind of table-clamping support that lets you really play all the angles.
The best lenses for astrophotography in 2024: fast ultra-wide lenses for the night sky
UPDATED We pick the best lenses for astrophotography fans shooting a starry night sky, to suit a range of cameras and budgets
The best standard zoom lenses: an essential lens everyone should own
BUYING GUIDE A must for any photographer, our pick of best standard zoom lenses for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and MFT cameras
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 review: a cost-cutting swift nifty fifty
Review The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 aims to bring a fast aperture to the masses, with a very reasonable price tag for an f/1.4 standard prime
Best Nikon flashguns in 2024: we run through the best Nikon Speedlights today
UPDATED We run through the best Nikon flashguns to use with your Nikon camera.
The best 50mm lens in 2024: which 'standard prime' is the right one for you?
Updated The best 50mm lens, or nifty fifty, is a great low-cost wide-aperture lens for bokehlicious portraits and for low light
Take control of white balance on your Nikon camera
HOW TO Coping with different light sources can be something of a balancing act…
The best AAA rechargeable batteries in 2024
buying guide Keep your devices running longer, with the best AAA rechargeable batteries available today
Vanguard Alta Pro 3VLT 235CV 10 review: a remarkably compact and lightweight video tripod
Review The Vanguard Alta Pro 3VLT 235CV 10 cuts the size and weight of a video tripod to the bone, but it’s not all plain sailing.
3 Legged Thing Camera Desk Mount System review: say goodbye to your tripod
Review The 3 Legged Thing Camera Desk Mount System (CDMS) comes in three different kits, plus optional extras, ideal for content creators.
Best Nikon Z lenses in 2024 for the Nikon Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z6 III, Z7, Z7 II, Z8, Z9, Zf, Z50, Z30 and Z fc
UPDATED Our list of the best Nikon Z lenses includes Nikon's zoom lenses, prime lenses and its two macro lenses
The best Sony lenses in 2024: top E-Mount lenses for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras
BUYING GUIDE These are the best Sony lenses, including Sony and third-party lenses for both full-frame and APS-C cameras
The best rechargeable AA batteries in 2024
Updated Find the best AA rechargeable batteries to power your flashes and other gadgets.
7Artisans 60mm F2.8 Macro 2x review: Double up on your macro superpowers
Review Unlike most autofocus macro lenses, the fully manual 7Artisans 60mm F2.8 Macro 2x gives twice the magnifying power for extreme close-ups
Canon RF 35mm F1.4L VCM review: a classic Canon lens, reinvented for mirrorless
Review The Canon RF 35mm F1.4L VCM has a tough act to follow, in the shape of many photographers’ favorite EF prime lens. I reckon the new one is even better
Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 FE review: a zero-fat pancake lens for Sony cameras
Review The Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 FE is barely more than half an inch thick and only weighs a couple of ounces. Even for a pancake lens, that’s really thin and lightweight
AstrHori 120mm F2.8 Macro 2x review: is twice as much really twice as good?
Review The fully manual AstrHori 120mm F2.8 Macro 2x has a slightly longer focal length than most macro lenses and gives double the magnification
How to clean your Nikon camera’s image sensor
HOW TO Here’s how to keep your camera’s image sensor squeaky-clean
The best flashgun in 2024: the best strobe units for Canon cameras, Nikon and more
Updated These are the best flashguns for Canon and Nikon cameras, plus third-party strobes that work with many camera brands
Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art review: a not so standard zoom lens
Review Designed for Sony E and L-mount full-frame cameras, the Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art takes f/2.8 standard zooms further into telephoto territory.
Nikon shutter type options explained - which do you choose when?
HOW TO Z-series cameras have a variety of shutter options. Here’s how they work…
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C review: head to head with Canon’s own-brand lens
Review Now available in Canon RF-S mount, the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C offers a faster alternative to Canon’s APS-C format ultra-wide-angle zoom.
The best Fujifilm GF lenses in 2024: prime & zoom GFX medium format lenses
Buying guide Here are the best Fujifilm GF lenses for the GFX 50S, GFX 50S II, GFX 50R, GFX 100, GFX 100 II & GFX 100s
