Latest articles by Rod Lawton
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5 in 2026: make the most of all those megapixels
Updated Join me as I pick the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5, based on image quality, features, build and handling
The best lenses for the Sony ZV-E10 & ZV-E10 II in 2026: smart choices for vlogging and stills photography
Updated Not just for vlogging, this compact and lightweight camera can work really well in all sorts of scenarios
The best lenses for the Sony A6700 in 2026: this brilliant all-rounder of a camera deserves great glass
Updated 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 the Fujifilm X-T50 in 2026: glass with the power to resolve ultra-fine detail
Buying guide The Fujifilm X-T50 is a small camera that goes large on resolution, so what are the best lenses to match its 40MP potential? Here are my top recommendations...
The best lenses for the Nikon Zf in 2026: 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 given up on film scanners for my analog negatives because this works better
Opinion It’s also a weird story about how digital cameras can bring back analog film
I've been going through my old negs and I've learned something surprising about how digital cameras have changed my photography
Opinion Digital imaging has turned me into a pixel peeper. I’m not sure how it happened or why… or what I can do about it now
I think camera autoexposure is sometimes too clever for its own good
Opinion Why? Because it adjusts the exposure for every single shot – even when the light is the same
Is shooting RAW photos harming my photography? I'm starting to wonder…
Opinion Shooting raw files gives me endless processing choices later, but maybe what I actually need is decisions
Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro review
Review This Laowa tilt shift lens can do things that regular lenses can't, if you have the time and patience to use it properly
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
Affinity review
Review Affinity is the old Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher rolled into a single app… and it’s FREE!
Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO review
Review This is a macro lens with a difference, as it can also make a great telephoto lens for outdoor nature and landscape shots
Capture One Pro review
Review This classic Lightroom Classic alternative combines beautiful image quality with smart professional workflows
Skylum Luminar Neo review
Review Skylum’s innovative photo-editing software is packed with reality-enhancing AI tools, with more to come
DxO Nik Collection 8 review
Review The DxO Nik Collection gets its annual update, bringing deeper Photoshop integration, Silver Efex enhancements and more
Adobe Lightroom Classic review
review Lightroom Classic may be the 'old' Lightroom, but don't be fooled by the name – it's still right up there with the latest tech
Adobe Lightroom review
review Adobe’s web-first image cataloguing and editing software has evolved into a very effective tool, but it’s not all good
Adobe Photoshop review
review Is Adobe Photoshop still the one photo editor to rule them all, or have all-in-one tools like Lightroom taken over?
Adobe student discount: save 64% or more on a Creative Cloud Pro subscription!
Buying Guide If you're a student, teacher or work in education, you can save hundreds in a single year
Best lenses for the Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Buying Guide It’s a stunning 102MP medium format camera, so here’s our pick of the best lenses for the Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Best lenses for the OM System OM-5 Mark II: This is the glass you need for OM's compact outdoor camera
Buying guide It’s the latest version of OM Systems’ outdoor camera, but what are the best lenses to go with the OM System OM-5 II?
The best budget vlogging camera
Buying Guide If you want to be a vlogger, these are the best budget vlogging cameras to get you started!
