Latest articles by Matthew Richards
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…
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
Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air review: ultra-wide meets super-skinny in this new APS-C format lens
Review The Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air is one of the latest additions to the ‘Air’ line-up, this one catering to APS-C format Fujifilm X, Nikon Z and Sony E mount mirrorless cameras
The best ring flash for macro photography in 2025: use a ring light for better closeups
Updated Get beautifully lit macro shots of insects, flowers, and anything small by using a dedicated ring flash
Godox ML-150II Macro Ring Flash review: effective close-up lighting for almost any camera
Review The Godox ML-150II Macro Ring Flash comes in just one flavor, designed to be as universal as possible rather than being dedicated to individual makes of camera
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD review: Is this the ultimate lens for travel?
REVIEW You’ll be in for a long stretch with the Tamron 18-300mm Di III-A VC VXD for Sony and Fujifilm APS-C cameras
HP FilmScan 5” Touch Screen Film Scanner review: get your old negs and slides out of the shoebox and into the digital realm
Review The HP FilmScan 5” Touch Screen Film Scanner aims to make short work of digitizing your negatives, transparencies and slides, with touchscreen simplicity
Neewer RF1 Macro Ring Flash review: a smart close-up contender for Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras
Review The Neewer RF1 Macro Ring Flash comes in a range of dedicated options for Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras, offering quality close-up lighting at a bargain price
K&F Concept KF-150 Macro Ring Flash review: close-up flash for Canon and Nikon cameras
Review The K&F Concept KF-150 Macro Ring Flash isn’t entirely perfect but it’s certainly not lacking in power and versatility
Best Leica M lenses in 2025: 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
The best large format printer for photographers, exhibitors and studios
Updated Discover the best large format printers available, from desktop options to roll-fed commercial printers
The best compact printers in 2025: space-saving printers for the home or taking on the road
Updated Whether you're cramped for space at home or need a printer to take with you on the journey, here are my picks for the best compact printers
Panasonic Lumix S1IIE review: the powerful pedestrian
Review The Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE offers almost everything you get from the pricier S1 II, but without the blazing top speeds and at a more competitive price
The best rechargeable AA batteries in 2025 to power your cameras and portable devices
Updated Find the best AA rechargeable batteries to power your flashes and other gadgets.
The best lenses for astrophotography: these fast ultra-wide lenses can pull in the night sky
UPDATED We pick the best lenses for astrophotography fans shooting a starry night sky, to suit a range of cameras and budgets
The best carbon fiber tripods in 2025: get solid support for your camera while easing the load for the journey
Updated More than just a touch of luxury, carbon fiber enables tripods to be sturdy and resistant to vibration, while shedding around 25% in terms of carrying weight
Vanguard Vesta TB 204CB tripod review: a stunningly affordable, complete carbon fiber travel tripod kit
Review The Vanguard Vesta TB 204CB kit shoehorns a set of carbon fiber legs and a ball head into an amazingly lightweight package with an unfeasibly featherweight price tag
Vanguard Vesta 203AP tripod review: a remarkably inexpensive tripod kit, complete with 3-way pan head
Review The Vanguard Vesta 203AP aluminum tripod kit is reasonably compact, very lightweight, simple to use, and astonishingly inexpensive to buy
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro review: a go-faster portrait prime for APS-C format cameras
Review The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro ticks all the right boxes, as a portrait prime for APS-C format Fujifilm X, Nikon Z and Sony E mirrorless cameras
