Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Neewer Z3 100Ws Flash review: a powerful and very well-rounded flashgun in every way
Review The Neewer Z3 100Ws Flash is a powerful, round-headed flashgun with a color touchscreen interface and a whole host of high-end features. Let there be light!
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 / ET-2950 review: a bottle-fed printer with a reasonable purchase price and cheap running costs
Review The Epson EcoTank ET-2950 / ET-2980 home office multi-function printer won’t break the bank to buy and its running costs could save a small fortune in the long run
Yashica City 300 review: this compact camera aims to deliver superior image quality compared with the other two City models in Yashica’s range
Review The Yashica City 300 sits at the top of the City tree, sprouting a prime rather than zoom lens and a larger sensor than its City 100 and City 200 siblings
Epson EcoTank ET-4950 review: a money-stretching, all-in-one, bottle-fed printer, complete with fax
Review The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 aims to minimize running costs while maximizing usefulness in the home office, with truly all-in-one aspirations
Yashica City 200 compact review: twice as good as City 100? It depends if 10x is better than 3x
Review The Yashica City 200 is very much like the City 100 camera, but with a built-in 10x rather than 3x zoom lens. Let’s do the math and see how it all works out
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 review: this next-gen alternative ‘trinity’ telephoto zoom has even more to offer
review New and improved, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD ‘Generation 2’ combines inherited finery with evolutionary features for Nikon and Sony shooters
The best lenses for the Sony ZV-E1: ready for your close-up? 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
Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro review: ready for your close-up? It’s portrait prime time
Review The Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro aims to be a sophisticated and very cost-effective, pro-grade portrait prime for Nikon Z and Sony E-mount full-frame cameras
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR review: The Z DX system comes of age with this premium standard zoom
Review The Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR is an APS-C format ‘trinity’ standard zoom that takes Nikon’s crop-sensor mirrorless system into new territory
Nikon Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 review: an APS-C standard prime for everyday shooting and macro photography
Review The Nikon Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 is a conveniently compact and lightweight standard prime with a usefully fast aperture rating, plus the bonus of serious close-up potential
The best photo printer: my top choices for photo printing in regular, large, and extra-large sizes
Buying guide The best photo printers empower you to create spectacular color and mono photo prints at home. Here's my pick of the bunch…
Best camera lens cleaners in 2026: keep your lenses bright and clear
Buying Guide Dirty, smeared lenses will ruin your photographs. So keep them spotless with the best camera lens cleaners
Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 Evo review: the evolution of the species, for both Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras
Review The evolutionary Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 Evo is a compact and lightweight yet robust prime lens with exotic handling characteristics and winning performance, all at a bargain price
Neewer QZ Touchscreen TTL Wireless Flash Trigger review: smart dedicated functions lie beneath a slick color touchscreen interface
Review Swipe the Neewer QZ Touchscreen TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for quick and intuitive control over a multitude of dedicated flash functions and triggering options
Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art review: the fastest lens of its focal length in the world!
Review The Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art is the fastest lens of its type, designed to deliver the best bokeh that money can buy
Elinchrom EL-Skyport Universal Plus Transmitter & Receiver Set review: a robust, reliable & reasonably priced flash trigger
Review The Elinchrom EL-Skyport Universal Plus Transmitter & Receiver Set is tailor-made for Elinchrom’s ‘RX’ flash heads but is also compatible with the vast majority of camera systems and flashguns
Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary review: a world-first that’s the last word in convenience among travel lenses
Review The Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG | C is a supremely travel-friendly ‘superzoom’ lens that gives a genuinely new twist on wide-angle coverage
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports review: sometimes bigger really is better, and faster
Review The Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports is a bit of a chunker but it’s a terrific telephoto prime with an exhilarating turn of speed
Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF review: it goes up against some big hitters in a (relatively) lightweight package
Review The Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF combines powerful telephoto reach and a fast aperture with a comparatively lightweight yet sophisticated build, complete with autofocus
Gitzo GHF3W 3-Way Fluid Head review: a great combo of rock-solid support and fluid, free-flowing movement
Review The Gitzo GHF3W 3-Way Fluid Head is super-heavy-duty, but it’s also a very clever head with fabulous build quality
Manfrotto One Hybrid Tripod and 500X Fluid Head review: it wants to be your ‘one’ and only tripod, catering to all your needs
Review Hybrid is the name of the game nowadays, and the Manfrotto One Hybrid tripod aims to be equally adept for shooting both stills and video
The best camera under $200: cheap cameras with a bit more power
UPDATED The best camera under $200 includes digital compacts, hybrids and tough waterproof cameras
Viltrox DG AF Macro Extension Tube Ring review: The L to Z of close-up extension tube kits
Review Not quite an A to Z, the Viltrox DG AF Macro Extension Tube Ring is an ‘automatic’ twin-tube kit for L-mount and Z-mount mirrorless cameras
