Latest articles by Matthew Richards
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
The best Canon telephoto lenses in 2026 for your DSLR or EOS R mirrorless camera
UPDATED The best Canon telephoto lenses for EF and RF mounts enable you to get up close to the action even from far away
Polaroid Wave review: a basic and relatively cheap underwater streaming camera
Review The Polaroid Wave underwater streaming camera can shoot 18MP stills and 4K UHD video (or so it claims) and while it can’t walk on water, it does float on the surface
Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro review: a retro styled on-camera flash that’s full of clever tricks, in dedicated options for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm
Review For a few dollars more, the Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro edition leaves the older ‘Retro’ version in its wake, adding a host of useful features and functions, plus touchscreen operation
Yashica guns for the Kodak Charmera with its new Funtastic Keychain Camera: a little box of delights that takes photos as well as keeping your keys safe
News The Yashica Funtastic Keychain Camera is tiny and weighs next to nothing, but takes real photos and video, ideal for slipping into your pocket for a grand day out
The best rechargeable AA batteries in 2026 to power your cameras and portable devices
Updated Find the best AA rechargeable batteries to power your flashes and other gadgets.
Oakley Meta HSTN review: smarter than the average glasses – a whole lot smarter!
Review The Oakley Meta HSTN are ‘performance AI glasses’, typifying the brand’s fusion of sports equipment, eyewear and apparel, with a flourish of fashion
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Headliner review: truly ‘smart’ glasses in every sense of the word
Review With next-gen enhancements, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Headliner camera glasses aim to be a winning combination of AI-enabled tech and stylishly smart iconic design
Polaroid Hi·Print 3x3 Photo Printer review: Square photo prints on the go, direct from your phone, in a minute flat
Review The Polaroid Hi·Print 3x3 Photo Printer connects to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth and is eminently portable, so you can create and share real photo prints anywhere and everywhere
HP FilmScan 7” Touch Screen Film Scanner review: scan your negs, transparencies and slides with touchscreen simplicity
Review The HP FilmScan 7” Touch Screen Film Scanner improves on the older 5” model with a bigger, tilting touchscreen plus an HDMI output for hooking up with your widescreen TV
The best lenses for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV in 2026 – pro glass for a pro DSLR
Updated Let me guide you through the best primes and zooms for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR, a surefire way to make a great camera even better.
Best lenses for the Canon EOS 6D Mark II in 2026: great glass for one of my all-time favorite cameras
Updated Discover the best lenses for the Canon EOS 6D Mark II, my guide tells you all you need to know.
Best lenses for the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (EOS 250D) in 2026: get the right glass for this small DSLR with a big heart
Updated Pick the best lenses for Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (EOS 250D) and start building your DSLR system. I've got some great recommendations.
Best lenses for the Canon EOS Rebel T6 and T7 (EOS 1300D and 2000D) in 2026: budget-friendly and beginner-friendly choices
Updated The best lenses for Canon EOS Rebel T6 and T7 (EOS 1300D and 2000D) cameras: lenses that take these beginner-friendly DSLRs to the next level.
Best lenses for the Canon EOS 90D and EOS 80D in 2026: there's still life in these classic Canon DSLRs, with the right glass
Updated My pick of the best lenses for the Canon EOS 90D and 80D DSLRs
Best Canon wide-angle lenses in 2026: get a bigger view of the world with your EOS R system or DSLR camera
UPDATED Get the best Canon wide-angle lens, whether your camera is mirrorless or a DSLR, APS-C or full frame – we cover them all
Best Canon portrait lenses in 2026: fast, people-perfect primes for your EOS mirrorless camera or DSLR
Updated The best Canon portrait lenses enable you to take pixel-perfect people pictures with your EOS camera
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 Leica M lenses: every current Leica M rangefinder lens
buying guide Looking for the best Leica M lens? These are all the Leica-made rangefinder lenses for Leica cameras
Best lenses for the Sony A7R V, A7R IV, and A7R III in 2026: primes and zooms for ultimate resolution
Updated The best lenses for the Sony A7R V and its predecessors will resolve the finest of detail, making the most of these high-resolution full-frame cameras
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 wide-angle lenses in 2026: get a new perspective on your photography and broaden your horizons
BUYING GUIDE These are the best Sony wide-angle lenses, for full-frame A1, A7, and A9 bodies, plus E-mount APS-C cameras
