Latest articles by Rod Lawton
The best Leica cameras in 2025: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
Buying guide Leica cameras don’t come cheap - but they earn their price tag, offering an experience and image quality that few rivals can match.
Best lenses for the Sony A7S III and A7S II
Buying guide The A7S III was launched back in 2020 and a lot has happened since – so what are the best lenses for the Sony A7S III today?
Best Sony video lenses for vlogging and filmmaking
Buying guide What are the best Sony video lenses for vloggers and filmmakers? Here are my top picks
Best lenses for the Sony A1 and A1 II: flagship cameras deserve top-class glass
Buying guide It’s the most powerful and versatile camera Sony has ever made, so what are the best lenses for the Sony A1 II?
Sony A6600 vs A6700: Which of Sony's compact APS-C cameras is best?
VERSUS Stop playing spot the difference! My Sony A6600 vs A6700 comparison will help you work out which APS-C powerhouse is right for you
The best photo editing software in 2025: retouch, fix and enhance your images
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity
The best lenses for the Nikon Zf in 2025: high-performance yet stylish glass
Updated I think that the best lenses for the Nikon Zf need to fit with its retro-styling but match its full-frame performance
I've discovered two cameras are better than one, as the perfect camera doesn't actually exist
opinion Maybe you think you have already found your dream camera... or maybe it doesn't actually exist and never will
The best lenses for the Nikon Z8 and Z9 in 2025: top-flight lenses for these top-of-the-range cameras
Updated It's a tough job, but I pick out the best lenses for the Nikon Z8 and Z9, Nikon's sensational high-res mirrorless flagships
Best pocket gimbal cameras in 2025: the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 vs its rivals
Buying guide The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a runaway success amongst creators, but there are cheaper alternatives that are worth a look too
Fujifilm X-E5 vs X100VI – classic compact camera takes on retro mini mirrorless
Buying guide Given up trying to get a Fujifilm X100VI? Maybe the Fujifilm X-E5 is the perfect substitute? Let’s see how they compare
The best Fujifilm cameras: from retro X-mount mirrorless to affordable medium format
BUYING GUIDE The best Fujifilm cameras appeal to traditionalists, enthusiasts, and professionals alike, blending retro style with the latest tech
Buying a used camera? Here are my four hacks for getting a great deal
Opinion It’s not like buying new, where prices are controlled! It’s a free-market economy ruled by supply, demand and what’s in vogue
Hybrid mirrorless cameras are not all they're cracked up to be - and here's why
Opinion Is a mirrorless camera really the best tool for video, and can this pursuit of ‘quality’ end up stifling your style instead?
Fujifilm X-M5 vs X-E5 – it's a much harder choice than I thought!
Buying guide Is this just a cheap vlogging camera vs a proper tool for connoisseurs? Actually, there’s a bit more to it than that
DSLR cameras were ditched prematurely – and here's how we've all lost out!
Opinion The camera industry seems to have this idea that complexity is worth more than simplicity
The best lenses for the Nikon Z7 II (and Z7) in 2025: make the most of all those megapixels with quality glass
Updated I think these are the best lenses for the Nikon Z7 II and original Z7 right now, blending versatility, performance, and value
The best lenses for the Nikon Z6 III, Z6 II, and Z6 in 2025: these truly versatile cameras deserve lenses that follow suit
Updated What are the best lenses for the Nikon Z6 series of cameras? This very capable line of 24.5Mp mirrorless cameras needs good lenses to do it justice
OM System OM-5 II vs OM-3 – which retro mini mirrorless body is best for you?
Buying guide These two OM System cameras might look similar but they aren’t. Do you want power and prestige or simple value?
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
