
Adam Waring
Prior to joining digitalcameraworld.com as Guides Editor, Adam was the editor of N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine for seven years, and as such is one of Digital Camera World's leading experts when it comes to all things Nikon-related.
Whether it’s reviews and hands-on tests of the latest Nikon cameras and lenses, sharing his skills using filters, tripods, lighting, L brackets and other photography equipment, or trading tips and techniques on shooting landscapes, wildlife and almost any genre of photography, Adam is always on hand to provide his insights.
Prior to his tenure on N-Photo, Adam was also a veteran of publications such as PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, so his wealth of photographic knowledge isn’t solely limited to the Big N.
Latest articles by Adam Waring

Nikon’s brilliant FTZ II adaptor drops to a tasty low price!
By Adam Waring published
Deal Use your old DSLR lenses on your new Nikon Z camera with Nikon's F-mount to Z-mount converter

Best lenses for the Nikon Z5 II and Z5 in 2026: affordable lenses suited to Nikon's best-value full-frame mirrorless cameras
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated The Nikon Z5 and its successor, the Nikon Z5 II, are brilliant cameras with tempting price tags, so what are the best-buy options once you've outgrown the kit lens?

Best pancake lenses in 2026: super-skinny primes and zooms that save size and weight
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide At around an inch thin – or even less – the best pancake lenses are downsized delights and ideal for traveling light

Best lenses for landscapes in 2026: ultra-wide zooms for sweeping vistas
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide Discover the best lenses for landscapes that capture the wider view, from rolling hills and rocky mountains to enchanted forests

Best cheap lenses in 2026: affordable but capable primes for mirrorless cameras
By Matthew Richards last updated
BUYING GUIDE My pick of the best bargain lenses offers satisfying performance and creative versatility without breaking the bank!

Best lenses for bokeh in 2026: fast primes for beautiful background blur
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED Here's my choice of the best lenses for bokeh. Isolate your subject and make it stand out against a dreamy, blurred backdrop

Best gimbal heads for tripods in 2026: effortlessly track the action with big lenses
By Adam Waring last updated
UPDATED There’s no beating a gimbal head for smoothly tracking sports and wildlife subjects, especially if you’re using a hefty telephoto lens

Best lenses for the Nikon D800 in 2026: the top lenses for Nikon's much-loved DSLR
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated These best lenses for the Nikon D800 help you to get the most from an older DSLR camera that's still popular today

Best lenses for the Nikon D5600 in 2026: the next lenses to get for your Nikon DSLR
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated The cream of the crop, these are the best lenses for the Nikon D5600 to take your photography to the next level

Best lenses for the Nikon D750 in 2026, from ultra-wide zooms to super-telephotos
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated I reckon these are the top lenses for the Nikon D750, one of Nikon's longest-running full-frame DSLRs

Best portable fog machines in 2026: get smokin' shots with these creative gizmos
By George Cairns last updated
Buying guide Elevate your portrait and product photography to creative new heights, courtesy of fabulous fog machines. Here are my recommendations…

Best 150-600mm lenses in 2026: ultra-telephoto zooms to get close to the action
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED These 150-600mm (or thereabouts) zooms go beyond the typical 100-400mm range of super-tele lenses to really cover the distance for shooting action, sports, and wildlife photography

Best camera straps in 2026: carry your camera in comfort and with confidence
By Adam Waring last updated
Buying Guide Do you find carrying your DSLR or mirrorless camera a pain in the neck? It's time you got a strap on!

Best digital photo frames in 2026: show off your shots in style
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated Display all your favorite photos without printing them with the best digital photo frames, and there's one to suit every budget

Best lenses for sports photography in 2026: telephoto zooms to get closer to the action
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated Shoot sports? You'll need one of the best lenses for sports photography – here are the top buys for Canon, Nikon, Sony, L-mount, Fujifilm, Micro Four Thirds, and Pentax shooters

Best lenses for wedding and event photography in 2026: capture the moment
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide The 'holy trinity' of fast f/2.8 telephoto, standard, and wide-angle zooms are workhorse lenses for wedding and event photographers – here's my pick of the best…

Best Nikon portrait lenses in 2026, for Z-series mirrorless and F-mount DSLRs
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying Guide Choose the best Nikon-fit lens for pictures of people, whatever your Nikon camera and budget

Best telephoto lenses in 2026: top zooms for bringing your subjects closer
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED These are the best telephoto lenses for your camera, for Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm and more, both mirrorless and DSLR

Best lenses for travel photography in 2026: all-in-one superzooms for the journey
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide The best lenses for travel will let you shoot almost anything, and save some space in your bag!

Best lenses for portraits in 2026: short-tele primes perfect for pictures of people
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide Check out these picture-perfect portrait primes for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Leica, and Sigma mirrorless cameras, plus independent budget-friendly alternatives

Best 50mm lens in 2026: which 'nifty fifty' is the right choice for you?
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated The best 50mm lens, or standard prime, is a great low-cost wide-aperture lens for bokehlicious portraits and shooting in low light

The best ring flash for macro photography in 2026: use a ring light for better close-ups
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated Get beautifully lit macro shots of insects, flowers, and anything small by using a dedicated ring flash

Best geared tripod head in 2026: set up your shots with perfect precision
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED When you need to get your compositions absolutely bang-on, a geared head lets you make fraction-of-a-degree adjustments…
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