Latest articles by Matthew Richards
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
Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD review: ideal for weddings and event photography, portraiture and a whole lot more
Review The full-frame compatible Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD comes in Nikon Z and Sony E mount options, packing a useful range and relatively fast constant aperture into a surprisingly lightweight build
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
Meike 85mm f/1.4 Mix II review: wait ages for an updated, upgraded Meike 85mm prime and then two come along almost at once. This one’s the best
Review The Meike 85mm f/1.4 Mix II is a revamped fast, full-frame lens for Nikon, Sony and L-mount mirrorless cameras. It’s a highly desirable portrait prime and more besides
Peak Design Form Rope review: get your camera roped in and wear it in three different ways, maybe even more
Review The Peak Design Form Rope is a lash-up, but in a good way, with multiple attachment options, different ways of wearing it, and alternative kits in a variety of colorways
Heipi 3-in-1 Travel Tripod W28S review: a trick stick that works in three different ways, for both cameras and smartphones
Review The Heipi 3-in-1 Travel Tripod W28S is the quality carbon realization of a rather revolutionary and very clever idea, putting a new twist on tripod design
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 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, Sony, and more, both mirrorless and DSLR
Tamron-Link review: this tiny Bluetooth adapter brings smart features to most current Tamron lenses, for shooting both stills and video
Review Plug the Tamron-Link into the USB-C socket of many current Tamron lenses for Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras and you can enjoy a new feast of features
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
Manfrotto Uncover Messenger / Sling review: expandable and adaptable for camera gear and daily life, with smaller and larger options to choose from
Review The Manfrotto Uncover Messenger bags aim to cater to ‘life in motion’ and come in 7L and 12L options, both with removable camera inserts and roll-top expandability
Manfrotto Uncover Backpack review: these adaptable camera / daypacks come in two expandable size options
Review The Manfrotto Uncover Backpack 24L and 30L editions share the same feast of features, including removable camera inserts and an expanding roll-top design
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
Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 Evo review: A sugar-sweet little pancake lens that goes large on performance
Review Less than an inch thick, the budget-friendly Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 Evo is super-skinny but delivers full-frame, full-fat deliciousness for Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras
Best Fujifilm lenses in 2026: brilliant zoom & prime lenses for X Series cameras
BUYING GUIDE We list the best Fujifilm lenses for all kinds of photography, whether you're into travel, close-ups, wildlife or portraits
Best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5 in 2026: make the most of all those megapixels
Updated Join me as I pick the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5, based on image quality, features, build and handling
Best lenses for astrophotography in 2026: fast, wide glass to capture night skies
UPDATED We pick the best lenses for astrophotography fans shooting a starry night sky, to suit a range of cameras and budgets
Best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T50 in 2026: glass with the power to resolve ultra-fine detail
Buying guide The Fujifilm X-T50 is a small camera that goes large on resolution, so what are the best lenses to match its 40MP potential? Here are my top recommendations...
Best Fujifilm GF lenses in 2026: 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
Best lenses for the Nikon D3500 in 2026: a perfect fit for this entry-level camera
Updated These are the best lenses for your Nikon D3500, combining usefulness and value when you're ready to start expanding your system
Best lenses for the Sony A6700 in 2026: this brilliant all-rounder of a camera deserves great glass
Updated I pick out the best lenses for the Sony A6700, one of the top APS-C format hybrid stills and video cameras on the market
Best lenses for the Sony ZV-E10 & ZV-E10 II in 2026: smart choices for vlogging and stills photography
Updated Not just for vlogging, this compact and lightweight camera can work really well in all sorts of scenarios
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
