Latest articles by Rod Lawton
Stop guessing with Lightroom Classic color wheels and master cinematic style with this color grading cheat sheet!
Cheat Sheet Lightroom's Color Grading tools are a great way to add a vintage or cinematic look to your photos
The best photo editing software in 2026: retouch, fix and enhance your images
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity
Cheat sheet: Lightroom Classic's Distraction Removal tools at a glance
Cheat sheet Lightroom Classic can now automate three common retouching scenarios with AI and just a single click
Cheat sheet: Lightroom Classic's masking tools explained
Cheat sheet Want to master masking? You can use Lightroom's masks on their own or combine them in clever ways with sub-masks
Best lenses for the Sony A7S III and A7S II in 2026: smart glass for these hybrid cameras
Buying guide The latter of these two cameras was launched back in 2020 and a lot has happened since – so what are the best lenses for the Sony A7S III and A7S II today?
Best lenses for the Sony A7C and A7C II: the ideal fit for these wonderfully compact and portable full-frame cameras
Updated These are the best lenses for the Sony A7C and A7C II, based on compact size, a lightweight build, ease of use, and affordability
Best lenses for the Sony A7 II in 2026: I'll help you choose lenses that give this veteran camera a new lease of life
Updated What are the best lenses for the Sony A7 II? I reckon they need to offer good image quality and all-around performance at a reasonable price
Best Sony video lenses for vlogging and filmmaking in 2026: let's make movies!
Buying guide What are the best Sony video lenses for vloggers and filmmakers? Here are my top picks
Best lenses for the OM System OM-1 and OM-1 Mark II: Great glass to give you pro power!
Buying guide These are the best lenses for the OM System OM-1 and OM-1 Mark II – great for nature, wildlife and so much more
Best lenses for the Sony A6400 in 2026: let me help you pick the perfect lenses for your pocket powerhouse Sony body
Updated Here are my recommendations of the best lenses for the Sony A6400, so you can enjoy all that this powerful APS-C format Sony camera has to offer
Best lenses for Sony A6000 in 2026: I'll help you choose the best glass to make the most of Sony's slimline A6000-series cameras
Updated I think the best prime and zoom lenses for the Sony A6000 line of cameras should deliver great image quality without being overly large, and should also be good value for money
Cheat sheet: Lightroom Classic's Tone Curve controls explained
Cheat sheet Discover the hidden depths of this key Lightroom control panel with this exclusive download-and-keep cheat sheet
Cheat sheet: Lightroom Classic's black and white tools at a glance
Cheat sheet Lightroom Classic has all the tools you need to turn regular color images into rich and dramatic monochrome – this cheat sheet will show you how they all work
Best lenses for the Fujifilm X-M5 in 2026: 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
Best lenses for the Fujifilm X-S10 and X-S20 in 2026: smaller lenses at a reasonable 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...
Best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T4 in 2026: 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
Best lenses for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV in 2026: ideal lenses for this beautiful retro camera
Buying guide We name the best lenses for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV, weighing up cost, convenience and quality
The best lenses for the Sony A7 IV: still one of Sony’s most exciting mirrorless cameras in 2026, the A7 IV deserves great glass. Here are my top choices
Updated I’ve picked out the best lenses for the Sony A7 IV, so you can take advantage of its hybrid potential for both stills and video when shooting weddings, events and pretty much anything else
The best lenses for the Sony A7 III: this camera hits the sweet spot for price and performance, and my choice of lenses seal the deal
Updated The best lenses for the Sony A7 III need to offer quality, performance and versatility, because this camera body is a great all-rounder. Here’s what I think are the best buys
Best lenses for the Sony A1 and A1 II in 2026: these 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?
Best messenger bags for photographers in 2026: carry your camera gear in style
Buying Guide Over-the-shoulder bags are practical and stylish solutions for packing your photo kit and a laptop, whether you're traveling, shooting, or commuting
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R8 in 2026: Affordable lenses that make the most of this budget-friendly camera
Updated I choose the best lenses for the Canon R8, Canon's powerful but affordable full-frame mirrorless camera
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R6 and R6 Mark II in 2026: make the most of your new Canon classic
Updated I think the best lenses for the EOS R6 and R6 Mark II are those that reflect their strengths – speed, low light, sports and events
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R50 in 2026: this camera is a proper little powerhouse and deserves the right lenses
Updated I think that the Canon EOS R50 is one of the all-time best cameras for beginners, but it doesn’t stop there. Here are some lenses that’ll take your creativity to the next level
