Latest articles by Matthew Richards
The best film scanners in 2025: give your cherished negatives and slides 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
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5: 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, build quality, features and handling.
Canon Pixma TR150 review: a smart portable inkjet printer for work and pleasure
Review The Canon Pixma TR150 is a tidy little inkjet that’s ideal for travelling business users but also makes a good job of printing color photos
The best scanner for documents & photos: digitize your docs and precious images
buying guide Digitize receipts, reports, photos, ID cards, negatives, and more, with the best scanner for documents and photos
The best photo paper for inkjet printers: look good on paper
UPDATED Bring your images to life with the best photo paper for your inkjet printer, from Canon, Epson, Hahnemühle and more
The best lenses for wedding photography and event photography: capture the moment
Buying guide What are the best lenses for wedding and event photography? From primes to telephotos, these are the lenses to get
The best Nikon telephoto lenses: long reach for DSLRs and Z system cameras at sensible prices
buying guide We pick out the best Nikon telephoto lenses for DSLRs and Nikon Z cameras, covering every price range and focal length
The best Pentax lenses: my top lens suggestions for your Pentax DSLR
Buying guide These are the best Pentax lenses to extend your DSLR system, whether you have an APS-C model or a full frame K-1 II
The best lenses for the Nikon D3500: a perfect fit for this entry-level camera
Updated These are the best lenses for Nikon D3500 users when you're ready to expand your system, combining usefulness and value!
Vanguard Alta Pro 3VL 304CT review: sturdy carbon legs and a leveling base, bring your own head
Review The Vanguard Alta Pro 3VL 304CT is a set of carbon fiber legs with an integral levelling base. Just add the head you want for what you shoot and how you shoot it.
The best rechargeable AA batteries in 2025 to power your cameras and portable devices
Updated Find the best AA rechargeable batteries to power your flashes and other gadgets.
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 review
review The Olympus M.Zuiko17mm f/1.8 is a super-teeny Micro Four Thirds lens with real bite
Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 review
review The Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 is a tiny little lens that punches well above its weight.
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM review: a ‘trinity’ standard zoom for the masses
Review The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM redresses the balance of trinity standard zooms, with a relatively compact, lightweight and affordable package.
Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM review: yet another Canon RF wide-angle zoom, how does it compare?
Review The Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM is a lightweight alternative to a ‘trinity’ wide-angle zoom, adding yet more choice to Canon’s extensive range of wide-angle lenses for EOS R system cameras.
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II review: a new standard – smaller, lighter, better
Review After nine years, the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II replaces the original range-topping X-mount standard zoom with an eye on weight-saving, downsizing and superior performance.
The best photo printer in 2025: top regular and wide format photo printers
Updated The best photo printers enable you to create great color and mono photo prints at home – but which one should you go for?
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM review
REVIEW Reasonably priced for a Canon L-series lens, the EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM is also a top performer
The best tripod for photographers: give your camera a rock-steady support
Buying guide The best tripods offer high performance and sturdy build quality at a fair price, but which will win the three-legged race?
The best tilt-shift lenses: take a whole new perspective on your photography
BUYING GUIDE Take control over perspective with the best tilt-shift lenses: perfect for interiors, product photography & architecture
The best Canon superzoom lenses: 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
UPDATED We round up the best Micro Four Thirds lenses, including primes, ultra-wide angles and super-telephotos
The best lenses for bird photography and wildlife: these lenses really go the distance
UPDATED The best lenses for bird photography will help you get close to birds and wildlife from a distance, and there are some great options to snap up
