Latest articles by Matthew Richards
The best loupes for photographers in 2026: powerful magnification to reveal the smallest details
buying guide Typically more powerful than magnifying glasses, these specialist optical tools enable you to see incredibly fine levels of detail
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 telephoto lenses in 2026: get properly powerful telephoto reach for your Sony mirrorless camera
UPDATED Let me help you pick out the best Sony telephoto lenses that get you closer to the action, for both full-frame and APS-C mirrorless E-mount cameras
The best disposable cameras
buying guide Cheap, easy to use, and perfect for parties, these are the best disposable cameras and single-use cameras you can buy today
Best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras in 2026: I'll help you choose the best glass to make the most of Sony's slimline A6000-series
Updated I think the best prime and zoom lenses for the Sony A6000 line of cameras should deliver great image quality without being overly large, and should also be good value for money
Best lenses for the Sony A1 and A1 II in 2026: these flagship cameras need top-class glass!
Buying guide It’s the most powerful and versatile camera Sony has ever made, so what are the best lenses for the Sony A1 II?
Best lenses for the Sony A7 III in 2026: this camera hits the sweet spot for price and performance, and these lenses seal the deal
Updated The best lenses for the Sony A7 III need to offer quality, performance, and versatility, because this camera body is a great all-rounder. Here’s what I think are the best buys
Best L-mount lenses in 2026: check out these best buys for your Panasonic, Sigma, or Leica mirrorless camera
Buying guide Team players Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma formed the L-mount Alliance back in 2018, giving rise to a fabulous line-up of lenses. Here’s my pick of the crop...
Best lenses for the Sony A7 IV in 2026: Here are my top choices of great glass for one of Sony’s most exciting mirrorless cameras
Updated I’ve picked out the best lenses for the Sony A7 IV, so you can take advantage of its hybrid potential for both stills and video when shooting weddings, events and pretty much anything else
Best 150-600mm lenses in 2026: ultra-telephoto zooms to get close to the action
UPDATED These 150-600mm (or thereabouts) zooms go beyond the typical 100-400mm range of super-tele lenses to really cover the distance for shooting action, sports, and wildlife photography
Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD review: ideal for weddings and event photography, portraiture and a whole lot more
Review The full-frame compatible Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD comes in Nikon Z and Sony E mount options, packing a useful range and relatively fast constant aperture into a surprisingly lightweight build
Best lenses for the Sony A6400 in 2026: let me help you pick the perfect lenses for your pocket powerhouse Sony body
Updated Here are my recommendations of the best lenses for the Sony A6400, so you can enjoy all that this powerful APS-C format Sony camera has to offer
Meike 85mm f/1.4 Mix II review: wait ages for an updated, upgraded Meike 85mm prime and then two come along almost at once. This one’s the best
Review The Meike 85mm f/1.4 Mix II is a revamped fast, full-frame lens for Nikon, Sony and L-mount mirrorless cameras. It’s a highly desirable portrait prime and more besides
Peak Design Form Rope review: get your camera roped in and wear it in three different ways, maybe even more
Review The Peak Design Form Rope is a lash-up, but in a good way, with multiple attachment options, different ways of wearing it, and alternative kits in a variety of colorways
Heipi 3-in-1 Travel Tripod W28S review: a trick stick that works in three different ways, for both cameras and smartphones
Review The Heipi 3-in-1 Travel Tripod W28S is the quality carbon realization of a rather revolutionary and very clever idea, putting a new twist on tripod design
Best lenses for travel photography in 2026: all-in-one superzooms for the journey
Buying guide The best lenses for travel will let you shoot almost anything, and save some space in your bag!
Best telephoto lenses in 2026: top zooms for bringing your subjects closer
UPDATED These are the best telephoto lenses for your camera, for Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony, and more, both mirrorless and DSLR
Tamron-Link review: this tiny Bluetooth adapter brings smart features to most current Tamron lenses, for shooting both stills and video
Review Plug the Tamron-Link into the USB-C socket of many current Tamron lenses for Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras and you can enjoy a new feast of features
Best wide-angle lenses in 2026: ultra-wide zooms to shoehorn everything into the shot
Buying guide Get a new perspective in your photography with the best wide-angle lens for your mirrorless camera or DSLR
Manfrotto Uncover Messenger / Sling review: expandable and adaptable for camera gear and daily life, with smaller and larger options to choose from
Review The Manfrotto Uncover Messenger bags aim to cater to ‘life in motion’ and come in 7L and 12L options, both with removable camera inserts and roll-top expandability
Manfrotto Uncover Backpack review: these adaptable camera / daypacks come in two expandable size options
Review The Manfrotto Uncover Backpack 24L and 30L editions share the same feast of features, including removable camera inserts and an expanding roll-top design
Best lenses for the Fujifilm X-M5 in 2026: 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
