Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Got some holiday downtime? It's a great time to spring-clean your cameras and lenses for the year ahead
Features These are my top tips for cleaning your camera sensor and lenses. And what to avoid – don’t reach for the Brillo pads!
12 lenses of Christmas: Nikon redesigns a classic, while Sigma, Laowa and Viltrox work on world-first lenses
12 LENSES OF XMAS Canon and Nikon finally receive a top travel zoom, Hasselblad drops a "one lens to rule them all" and Sigma reveals its mighty 200mm f/2
12 lenses of Christmas: July 2025 was prime time from Canon and Nikon, while Tamron was zooming ahead
12 LENSES OF XMAS It was full steam ahead for mirrorless lenses, including the reworking of a Zeiss favorite in a flurry of primes, but just the one zoom, even if it was a wide one
12 lenses of Christmas: Sigma brings the bokeh, Fujifilm flips a pancake with a twist, and Laowa does what Canon can't
12 LENSES OF XMAS Sigma throws down the gauntlet, Leica and Voigtländer reveal world-first glass, while Laowa brings back a long-lost Canon lens
12 lenses of Christmas: China comes knocking on the door with a boatload of budget camera lenses
12 LENSES OF XMAS Cheap lenses, chip lenses, commemorative retro lenses, tilt lenses… and a much maligned lens from Canon
12 lenses of Christmas: Sony broke trinity lenses, while Canon broke the internet with a skeleton from its closet
12 LENSES OF XMAS One of Sony’s announcements had all the hallmarks of an April Fools’ prank… and even more so for Canon’s "new" RF mount lens
12 lenses of Christmas: A legendary lens maker returns while Canon debuts PZ and hybrid glass
12 LENSES OF XMAS All-star team-ups take center stage, as camera manufacturers join forces, and we even get new a DSLR lens!
12 lenses of Christmas: Nikon's Red relationship finally bears fruit, while vintage camera lenses run riot
12 LENSES OF XMAS Nikon announced spectacular lenses for stills and video, Sony went little and large, and we had an A-Z moment (from Artisans to Zeiss)
12 lenses of Christmas: Canon RF owners rejoice, as third-party lenses finally arrive!
12 LENSES OF XMAS Ultra-wide lenses, ultra-slim lenses, and Canon mirrorless users get some welcome news from Sigma – January 2025 was a ball!
‘Cheap’ Chinese lenses were everywhere in 2025 – but is there a sting in the tail?
Features Chinese lenses are being manufactured full-throttle and they’re usually much more affordable than big-brand glass – but are they worth buying?
The best 150-600mm lenses: super-telephoto zooms to get close to the action
UPDATED These are the best 150-600mm lenses to really cover the distance for action, sports and wildlife photography
The best lenses for the Canon EOS M50 and M50 Mark II: these mini marvels will make the most of your slimline camera
Updated Join me as I share some of my favorite lenses for the Canon EOS M50 and the EOS M50 II
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R50: this camera is a proper little powerhouse and deserves the right lenses
Updated I think that the Canon EOS R50 is one of the all-time best cameras for beginners, but it doesn’t stop there. Here are some lenses that’ll take your creativity to the next level
LK Samyang / Rokinon AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE review: a downsized delight with a relatively fast and constant aperture rating
Review The LK Samyang / Rokinon AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE is the second collaborative effort with input from Schneider-Kreuznach, putting a different spin on standard zooms for Sony cameras
Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8 review: a compact and lightweight standard zoom for Panasonic S-system cameras, but with a ‘full-sized’ aperture rating
Review The downsized Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8 isn’t much more than half the weight of its S Pro 24-70mm sibling, making it an ideal travel companion
Nikon Z shooters get a new lens from the Viltrox ‘Lab’: here’s the science bit…
The fab and fast Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 Lab is now available in Nikon Z mount
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 Lab review: Viltrox creates something super-speedy and rather special in the lab
Review The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 Lab is the second in the company’s exotic ‘Lab’ line-up of lenses for Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras
The best carbon fiber tripods: get solid support while lightening the load
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
The best travel tripod: lightweight, stable supports for taking on the road
Buying Guide The best travel tripods have to be small enough to pack, light enough to carry, and sturdy enough for shake-free photos!
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-M5: smart glass for hybrid shooting
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
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...
The best lenses for the Nikon D850: top-notch glass for Nikon's best-ever DSLR
UPDATED Only the very finest lenses will get the best out of the Nikon D850's high-res full-frame sensor, and here are my top picks
The best monopods: stable support that can take a load off
Updated For wildlife and sports photography, or anytime you’re using a big heavy lens, a monopod can give some much-needed relief
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R50 V: Geared for video, this camera deserves the right lenses for making movies
LENS GUIDE Here’s my pick of the crop of best lenses for the Canon EOS R50 V, so you can make the most of its cinematic potential
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T30 III: find the ideal lenses for this compact, lightweight, and competitively priced camera
Buying guide Join me as I pick out the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T30 III. I’ve gone for versatility and compactness at sensible prices, to match the body
