Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Best Canon standard zoom lenses: for Canon DSLRs, EOS R and EOS M
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best Canon standard zoom lenses available, covering both DSLR and mirrorless options
The best lenses for the Canon EOS M50 and M50 Mark II: small lenses that go large in performance
Updated Here's what we think are the best lenses for the Canon M50 and the newer but largely identical M50 II
The best Canon EF-M lenses: my top choices for EOS M system cameras
Updated These are the best Canon EF-M lenses for the EOS M50 & M50 Mark II, M6 & M6 Mark II, M5, M100 and M200
The best Sony telephoto lenses: get proper telephoto reach for your Sony mirrorless camera
UPDATED Let me help you pick out the best Sony telephoto lenses that get you closer to the action, for both full-frame and APS-C mirrorless E-mount cameras
The best lenses for the Sony ZV-E1: I pick out some vloggers' delights for this smart little Sony camera
Updated What are the best lenses for the Sony ZV-E1? Sony’s high-end vlogging tool needs lenses that match its size and capabilities
The best lenses for the Sony A7C and A7C II: it's a small camera with a big heart, and deserves lenses that follow suit
Updated Join me as I choose the best lenses for the Sony A7C and A7C II, based on price, compact size, and ease-of-use
Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR review: I’ve got a super-tele silver machine. You'll want one too
Review The Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR super-telephoto prime looks resplendent in silver, and it’s refreshingly lightweight and manageable
Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB review: a premium lens for portraiture, still life and more
Review The tricked-up, full-featured Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB looks and feels ideal for full-frame portraiture
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Macro VXD review: a legend is reborn for the mirrorless age
Review The mirrorless Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Macro VXD picks up the baton from some legendary lenses for film cameras and DSLRs.
7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 review: tune in to portrait prime time
Review The 7Artisans AF 85mm F1.8 aims to be a feature-rich but budget-friendly portrait prime for mirrorless Nikon Z, Sony E and L-mount cameras.
Panasonic Lumix FZ80D / FZ82D review: take it to the bridge
Review Thanks to the Panasonic Lumix FZ80D / FZ82D and a few other like minded-models, bridge cameras aren’t dead yet.
Focus-stack your close-up photos the easy way with Nikon’s Focus Shift Shooting mode
HOW TO Get your shots sharp from front to back with this tricked-up release mode
Kodak PixPro FZ45 review: a ‘proper’ digital camera that’s as cheap as chips
Review The Kodak PixPro FZ45 is well suited to beginners and the budget-conscious, with zoom lens, flash and a 2-digit price tag.
Sekonic Flashmate L-308X / L-308X-U review: the only light meter you’ll ever need
Review The Sekonic Flashmate L-308X builds on the success of the L-308S, adding video to stills metering for hybrid shooting.
The best Canon telephoto lenses: for your DSLR or EOS R series camera
UPDATED The best Canon telephoto lenses for EF and RF mounts enable you to get up close to the action even from far away
The best 100-400mm lenses in 2025: which is the best super-telephoto zoom for you?
UPDATED 100-400mm zoom lenses are ideal for stretching your telephoto reach without piling on the pounds! I've hand-picked the best for whatever camera system you own…
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R50: take your entry-level camera to the next level
Updated What are the best lenses to get for the Canon R50? Join me as I pick out the perfect lenses for this great beginner camera.
The best lenses for the Sony A7 II: I'll help you make the most of this veteran camera
Updated What are the best lenses for the Sony A7 II? I reckon they need to offer good image quality and all-round performance at a reasonable price
7Artisans 10mm F2.8 II Fish-Eye ED review: The Mark II edition of one of my favorite fisheyes
Review The 7Artisans 10mm F2.8 II Fish-Eye ED is designed for mirrorless cameras and comes in a wide range of mount options, at a bargain price.
Lume Cube XL review: app-Controlled 60W RGB Mini COB LED Light
Review This Lume Cube XL is a full-spectrum COB LED light that’s ultra-compact and lightweight, ideal for stills and video.
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR review: above standard zoom
Review The original XF 18-55mm was widely considered one of the best kit zooms ever, can its successor live up to that lofty reputation?
The best macro lenses: get closer to your subjects than ever before!
UPDATED Here are the best macro lenses for extreme close-ups to fit your DSLR or mirrorless camera
The best lenses for the Sony ZV-E10: for vlogging and pretty much any other kind of video or stills shooting that you're in to
Updated Here are my top lens recommendations for the Sony ZV-E10. Not just for vlogging, this compact and lightweight APS-C camera can work really well for all sorts of things, with the right lenses...
The best lenses for the Sony A7 IV: make the most of this camera’s inherent, wide-ranging capabilities
Updated I’ve chosen the best lenses for the Sony A7 IV based on what the majority of its owners tend to use it for. That covers wide-ranging scenarios, as it's a very versatile camera, but weddings, events and social photography come to the fore
The best lenses for the Sony A7 III: join me as I search out the ideal options for price and performance with this trusty camera
Updated The best lenses for the Sony A7 III need to suit a wide range of photographic genres, not least because this camera body is such a great all-rounder. Here are my best-buy recommendations.
