Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Yongnuo YN33mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro review: not just an autofocus lens, it’s got built-in RF wireless too
Review The clever APS-C format Yongnuo YN33mm F1.4 DA DSM WL Pro is a not-so-standard prime, adding wireless communication for optional remote control
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art review: the Mark II edition comes with a raft of upgrades and improvements
Review The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art aims to set a new standard, or at least standard zoom, for Sony E and Leica L mount mirrorless cameras
The best superzoom lenses for Nikon cameras in 2024
Updated The best superzoom lenses for Nikon cameras give you ultimate convenience and versatility
Manfrotto 190go! tripod review: a compact and convenient yet feature-rich set of carbon fiber legs
Review Manfrotto’s 190 series of tripods have long been a top choice with discerning photographers, but the 190go! adds a new twist
Fujifilm GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR review: a perfect portrait prime for GFX cameras
Review The Fujifilm GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR has a focal length and aperture that make it perfect for portraiture with GFX medium format cameras.
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 review: it goes large on viewing angle, small in purchase price
Review The ultra-wide-angle Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 packs a lot into a small, lightweight and amazingly affordable package.
Fujifilm GF 100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR review: the only telephoto zoom in the GF lens line-up
Review The Fujifilm GF 100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR aims to give you telephoto reach with zoom versatility.
Fujifilm GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR review: A pimped-up prime with a classic effective focal length
Review The Fujifilm GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR is a great choice for everyday shooting with a GFX medium format camera.
Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR review: monster zoom range, and then some...
Review The Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR gives you everything from wide-angle coverage to super-telephoto reach at the twist of a ring.
Fujifilm GF 120mm f/4 Macro R LM OIS WR review: a powerful medium format lens ideally suited to extreme close-ups
Review If you’re ready for your close-up, the Fujifilm GF 120mm f/4 Macro R LM OIS WR is the medium format tool for the job, in more ways than one.
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 review: a portrait lens at a price to make you smile
Review The portrait-friendly Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 prime lens for Fujifilm X and Nikon Z APS-C format cameras is insanely good value.
datacolor Spyder LensCal review: DIY autofocus calibration for your camera
Review The datacolor Spyder LensCal is a calibration tool to help you fine-tune the autofocus accuracy of your cameras and lenses.
datacolor SpyderCube review: smarter than a gray card for overall accuracy
Review The datacolor SpyderCube is like a little magic box that helps you edit photos accurately and consistently
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 review: A small, lightweight prime for both full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras
Review The full-frame Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 lightens the load for Nikon Z and Sony E mount cameras, in both physical size and purchase price.
Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR review: setting a new standard
Review This Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR lens is the equivalent of a ‘nifty fifty’ for the medium format GFX camera system
Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM review: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Review The ‘new’ Canon RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM isn’t really new. It’s more a tweaked EF-mount lens for mirrorless EOS R-series cameras
Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G review: do the best things really come in small packages?
Review The Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G delivers wide viewing angles while keeping size and weight to a minimum
Vanguard VEO BH-250S review: it’s a whole different ball game
Review The Vanguard VEO BH-250S is a very clever head, full of neat tricks, super-strong and hugely versatile.
The best lenses for vlogging: film the world and film yourself!
BUYING GUIDE The best lenses for vlogging have to meet different needs to those for shooting stills. Here's what to look for
Vanguard Alta Pro 3VRL 303CV 18 review: A sturdy video tripod kit and more besides
Review The Vanguard Alta Pro 3VRL 303CV 18 is designed from the ground up for shooting video, but can easily adapt itself for stills as well if you add an extra head.
AstrHori 25mm F2.8 Macro 2.0x-5.0x review: a macro lens and then some, with up to 5x magnification
Review The AstrHori 25mm F2.8 Macro 2.0x-5.0x gives you anything from 2x to 5x magnification, but it’s a bit of a one-trick pony
Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR review: did you think medium format lenses were too chunky for street photography?
Review The diminutive Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR is the closest thing you’ll find to a ‘pancake lens’ for the medium format GFX system
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art review: A new go-faster standard prime
Review The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art joins the super-fast f/1.2 club, available in L-mount Sony E-mount options
