Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art review - the fastest lens of its focal length in the world!
Review The Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art is the fastest lens of its type, designed to deliver the best bokeh that money can buy
Elinchrom EL-Skyport Universal Plus Transmitter & Receiver Set review: a robust, reliable & reasonably priced flash trigger
Review The Elinchrom EL-Skyport Universal Plus Transmitter & Receiver Set is tailor-made for Elinchrom’s ‘RX’ flash heads but is also compatible with the vast majority of camera systems and flashguns
Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary review - this superzoom stretches to angles other lenses don't reach
Review The Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG | C is a supremely travel-friendly ‘superzoom’ lens that gives a genuinely new twist on wide-angle coverage
The best Sony lenses: top E-Mount lenses for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras
Buying Guide These are the best Sony lenses for the company's full-frame and APS-C format mirrorless cameras, covering everything from ultra-wide-angle to super-telephoto
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports review: sometimes bigger really is better, and faster
Review The Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports is a bit of a chunker but it’s a terrific telephoto prime with an exhilarating turn of speed
The best film scanners in 2025: negative and slide scanners that will give your old photos new life
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
Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 Evo review: evolution of the species
Review The evolutionary Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 Evo is a relatively compact and lightweight yet sophisticated prime lens for Sony cameras
Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro review: pro by name, pro by nature
Review The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro is a not-so-standard, standard prime for full-frame Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras
Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF review: it goes up against some big hitters in a (relatively) lightweight package
Review The Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF combines powerful telephoto reach and a fast aperture with a comparatively lightweight yet sophisticated build, complete with autofocus
The best pan and tilt tripod heads in 2025: precise control for your camera
Updated Also known as 3-way heads, the best pan-and-tilt tripod heads offer extra precision over a ball head
Gitzo GHF3W 3-Way Fluid Head review: a great combo of rock-solid support and fluid, free-flowing movement
Review The Gitzo GHF3W 3-Way Fluid Head is super-heavy-duty, but it’s also a very clever head with fabulous build quality
Manfrotto One Hybrid Tripod and 500X Fluid Head review: it wants to be your ‘one’ and only tripod, catering to all your needs
Review Hybrid is the name of the game nowadays, and the Manfrotto One Hybrid tripod aims to be equally adept for shooting both stills and video
Viltrox DG AF Macro Extension Tube Ring review: The L to Z of close-up extension tube kits
Review Not quite an A to Z, the Viltrox DG AF Macro Extension Tube Ring is an ‘automatic’ twin-tube kit for L-mount and Z-mount mirrorless cameras
The best extension tube sets in 2025: turn your standard lens into a magnifying glass and get a whole lot closer
Buying Guide The best extension tubes are a cheap and effective way to convert a regular lens into a macro lens for close-ups
Meike MK Extension Tube Set review: a dynamic duo of extension tubes, available in various mirrorless mount options
Review The Meike MK Extension Tube Set comprises two extension tubes complete with electronic coupling, in Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E and L-mount options
Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG review: an electrified trio of tubes for close-ups
Review The Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG comprises three tubes of varying lengths, will full electronic linkage in either Canon EF or Nikon F mount options
Fotodiox Macro Extension Tube Set review: five rings to bind them
Review The Fotodiox Macro Extension Tube Set is available for a wide range of SLR, DSLR and mirrorless cameras, but it’s a fully manual affair with no electronic linkage
The best 100-400mm lenses in 2025: which is the best super-telephoto zoom for you?
Buying guide 100-400mm zoom lenses are ideal for stretching your telephoto reach without piling on the pounds! I've hand-picked the best for whatever camera system you own…
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
Nikon Z 24‑70mm f/2.8 S II review: ordinary in terms of ‘standard’ zoom range, extraordinary when it comes to everything else
Review The Nikon Z 24‑70mm f/2.8 S II builds on the smart specs, fab features, and delectable design of the original, and takes everything to a whole new level. The Mark II is a marque of distinction
Viltrox Spark Z3 review: a ‘mech-inspired’ compact flash with Auto TTL metering
Review The neat and tidy Viltrox Spark Z3 has a stylish, sci-fi looking design and is available in a variety of Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony dedicated versions
The best photo printer in 2025: here's my pick of the top printers for creating A4, A3 and A2 photos
Updated The best photo printers empower you to create spectacular color and mono photo prints at home. Here's my pick of the bunch…
Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. review: a tele zoom like manufacturers used to make, but better
Review The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. reprises one of the most popular telephoto zoom ranges from bygone times, in a thoroughly modern design
Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air review: This slimline, featherweight contender delivers an immensely wide-angle perspective for full-frame cameras
Review If you’ve got a full-frame Nikon Z or Sony E mount full-frame camera, the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air gives a massively ultra-wide-angle view from an unfeasibly compact and lightweight lens
