
Gareth Bevan
Gareth is a photographer based in London, working as a freelance photographer and videographer for the past several years, having the privilege to shoot for some household names. With work focusing on fashion, portrait and lifestyle content creation, he has developed a range of skills covering everything from editorial shoots to social media videos. Outside of work, he has a personal passion for travel and nature photography, with a devotion to sustainability and environmental causes.
Latest articles by Gareth Bevan

The best Fujifilm GF lenses in 2026: prime & zoom GFX medium format lenses
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide Here are the best Fujifilm GF lenses for the GFX 50S, GFX 50S II, GFX 50R, GFX 100, GFX 100 II & GFX 100s

The best film scanners in 2025: negative and slide scanners that will give your old photos new life
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide The best film scanners make it easy to digitize your beloved 35mm negatives, slides, and cine film so there is no risk of losing them

Best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S9 in 2026: perfect pairings for Lumix's most compact full-frame body
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide This compact full frame vlogging camera has caused quite a stir, so which are the best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S9?

The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-E5 in 2026: perfect partners for Fuji's rangefinder-style mirrorless camera
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide We choose the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-M5 based on size weight and cost, key factors for Fujifilm’s new hybrid camera

Honor Magic 8 Pro review: a strong camera phone that nearly nails it
By Gareth Bevan published
Review Honor’s flagship delivers a great telephoto, night photography, and stabilization – but weak video and processing quirks keep it from absolute greatness

Godox gives its pocket strobe a smart refresh with the new AD100Pro II photo flash
By Gareth Bevan published
News The compact 100Ws flash gets better cooling, clearer controls, and usability upgrades for multi-light setups

The best film cameras in 2026: recapture the magic of film in the digital age
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best film cameras we've chosen are practical classics that you can still use today

The best camera for street photography in 2026
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide The best camera for street photography will be discreet, have accurate autofocus and a vintage design won't go amiss

Does the new wave of telephoto adapters prove that we've hit the limits of smartphone camera hardware?
By Gareth Bevan published
Features Post-periscope? Why modular zoom might become the real future of phone photography

Fujifilm in 2025: the return of compact cameras and revisiting old family favorites
By Gareth Bevan published
Features Compact champs, classic revivals, and unexpected hits – how Fujifilm kept photographers' attention in 2025

The 3 camera phone trends that defined 2025 – and what might happen next in 2026
By Gareth Bevan published
2025 IN REVIEW From bolt-on teleconverters to 200MP sensors to the AI takeover, 2025 has been a good year for smartphone photography – and 2026 could go even further

These images beat nearly two million entries to win Oppo’s Photography Awards 2025
By Gareth Bevan published
News Oppo has announced the global winners from its largest photography competition to date

Xiaomi has just launched five new Redmi Note 15 devices, here’s how to figure out which camera is right for you
By Gareth Bevan published
News Xiaomi's extensive Note 15 lineup is a little confusing, but here's a breakdown of how each model differs

The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T4: here are my top choices for this classic camera
By Rod Lawton last updated
Updated I choose the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T4, picking top performers that match the X-T4’s classic retro layout

The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-M5: smart glass for hybrid shooting
By Rod Lawton last updated
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-S10 and X-S20: find the best fit in terms of size and budget-friendly prices
By Rod Lawton last updated
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...

Ricoh GR IV review: the cult compact gets its biggest upgrade yet
By Paul Burrows published
Review Ricoh’s beloved pocket-sized street camera returns with a new BSI sensor, redesigned lens, and major usability upgrades – all while keeping its cult-classic formula intact

Best lights for Zoom calls: look smart on camera with desktop lighting
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide Look more presentable when videoconferencing, with the best lights for Zoom calls available today

Honor's new Magic 8 Lite comes with a 108MP camera and huge 7500mAh battery
By Gareth Bevan published
News Honor Magic 8 Lite promises an AI-powered photography experience and up to three days of battery life

Sony A7 V hands-on review: the A7 line evolves into a smarter, faster all-rounder, but with a few compromises
By Gareth Bevan published
Review The A7 leaps forward with a new partially stacked sensor and AI-powered subject detection – but video feels a little left behind by the competition

There are huge savings on one of the most underrated cameras for video
By Gareth Bevan published
NEWS A big saving on one of Fujifilm’s best hybrid bodies makes this the perfect moment to pick up this sleeper hit for video

The Fujifilm X-E5 sees its first discount – but is it the smarter pick than the X100VI?
By Gareth Bevan published
BLACK FRIDAY One is the beautiful classic everyone wants; the other might actually be the better tool

I think the Fujifilm X-Half is the perfect Christmas gift for new photographers – and it has a rare £150 Black Friday discount
By Gareth Bevan published
BLACK FRIDAY Fujifilm’s most charming camera feels like the ideal present for anyone who wants to get into photography – and I’m even tempted to grab one myself
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