Latest articles by Rod Lawton
OM System OM-5 vs OM-5 Mark II: Yes, there ARE differences!
Buying guide "It’s barely an upgrade," they say. "Too little too late." So what IS different between the OM System OM-5 vs OM-5 Mark II?
AgfaPhoto Realimove MC3X review: a DJI Pocket 3 alternative with a twist
Review The AgfaPhoto Realimove MC3X gimbal camera is a cheaper alternative to the DJI Pocket 3, but what are you giving up?
I'm not sure we should share our photography secrets, and I'll explain why
Opinion Do you have a special and unique ‘look’ that you’ve perfected? Then what you SHOULDN’T do is tell people how you did it…
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
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 for wide-ranging scenarios
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.
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
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 Fujifilm X-S10 and X-S20: find the ideal fit in terms of size and price
Buying guide What are the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-S10 and X-S20, two of Fujifilm's most affordable, versatile and compact cameras? Let me be your guide...
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T50: glass with the power to resolve ultra-fine detail
Buying guide The Fujifilm X-T50 is a small camera that packs a big punch, so what are the best lenses to match its size and 40MP potential? Here are my top recommendations...
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-M5: 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
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T4: here are my top choices for this classic camera
Updated I choose the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T4, picking top performers that match the X-T4’s classic retro layout
Are we already paying for "Free" AI photography? The hidden costs of generative AI laid bare
Opinion How do you feel about your wallet, your humanity and the future of the planet?
4K 30 vs 4K 60? When should you change the video frame rate on your camera?
Jargon explained It’s yet another bit of mind-numbing video jargon: 4K 30 vs 4K 60. But what do framerates actually mean and why do they matter?
Is so-called 'color science' in digital cameras really a thing or just a lot of arty fluff?
Opinion Misty-eyed photographers swoon over this mysterious property, but where does it come from and how does it work?
Do Canon mirrorless shooters realize how far Canon is pushing its digital lens corrections?
Opinion I own a bunch of Canon zooms, and I see first hand how they are pushing digital corrections into whole new territory
Video codec vs video container – what's the difference?
Jargon explained Don’t say ‘codec’ when you mean ‘file format’ or ‘container’ – video experts will get very upset!
sRGB or Adobe RGB? Which color space should you use on your camera, and what's the difference?
Jargon explained When you shoot JPEGs with a digital camera, you’ll usually get a choice between sRGB color and Adobe RGB. What’s the difference?
Photographers have always 'altered' reality, but now we can invent it...
Opinion All photography involves some kind of deliberate exclusion or ‘reality-enhancement’, whether we realise it or not, but is generative AI a step too far?
The best lenses for the Sony A6400: let me help you choose the perfect lenses for your excellent Sony body
Updated Find the best lenses for the Sony A6400, to make the most of this powerful APS-C format camera in Sony’s mirrorless line-up
The best lenses for the Sony A6700: discover my top choices for shooting both stills and video with this highly capable camera
Updated Join me as 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
The best lenses for Sony A6000: here's my pick of best-buy lenses for Sony's slimline range of APS-C format A6000-series cameras
Updated I think the best prime and zoom lenses for Sony A6000 camera should deliver great image quality and all-around performance, as well as being good value for money
