Latest articles by Matthew Richards
The best Canon EF-M lenses: my top choices for EOS M system cameras
Updated These are the best Canon EF-M lenses for the EOS M50 & M50 Mark II, M6 & M6 Mark II, M5, M100 and M200
The best Sony telephoto lenses: get proper telephoto reach for your Sony mirrorless camera
Updated Bring the action closer with one of the best Sony telephoto lenses, for full-frame and APS-C E-mount cameras
Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR review: I’ve got a super-tele silver machine. You'll want one too
Review The Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR super-telephoto prime looks resplendent in silver, and it’s refreshingly lightweight and manageable
Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB review: a premium lens for portraiture, still life and more
Review The tricked-up, full-featured Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB looks and feels ideal for full-frame portraiture
Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Macro VXD review: a legend is reborn for the mirrorless age
Review The mirrorless Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Macro VXD picks up the baton from some legendary lenses for film cameras and DSLRs.
7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 review: tune in to portrait prime time
Review The 7Artisans AF 85mm F1.8 aims to be a feature-rich but budget-friendly portrait prime for mirrorless Nikon Z, Sony E and L-mount cameras.
Panasonic Lumix FZ80D / FZ82D review: take it to the bridge
Review Thanks to the Panasonic Lumix FZ80D / FZ82D and a few other like minded-models, bridge cameras aren’t dead yet.
Focus-stack your close-up photos the easy way with Nikon’s Focus Shift Shooting mode
How to Get your shots sharp from front to back with this tricked-up release mode
Kodak PixPro FZ45 review: a ‘proper’ digital camera that’s as cheap as chips
Review The Kodak PixPro FZ45 is well suited to beginners and the budget-conscious, with zoom lens, flash and a 2-digit price tag.
Sekonic Flashmate L-308X / L-308X-U review: the only light meter you’ll ever need
Review The Sekonic Flashmate L-308X builds on the success of the L-308S, adding video to stills metering for hybrid shooting.
The best telephoto lenses: top zooms for bringing your subjects closer
Updated These are the best telephoto lenses for your camera, for Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm and more, both mirrorless and DSLR
The best Canon telephoto lenses: for your DSLR or EOS R series 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
The best 100-400mm lenses: which is the best telephoto zoom for you?
Updated We help you pick the best 100-400mm lens for your camera – stretch your telephoto reach without piling on the pounds!
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R50: take your entry-level camera to the next level
Updated What are the best lenses to get for the Canon R50? Join me as I pick out the perfect lenses for this great beginner camera.
The best lenses for the Sony A7 II: make the most of this veteran camera
Updated What are the best lenses for the Sony A7 II? I reckon they need to be good but reasonably priced.
7Artisans 10mm F2.8 II Fish-Eye ED review: The Mark II edition of one of my favorite fisheyes
Review The 7Artisans 10mm F2.8 II Fish-Eye ED is designed for mirrorless cameras and comes in a wide range of mount options, at a bargain price.
Lume Cube XL review: app-Controlled 60W RGB Mini COB LED Light
Review This Lume Cube XL is a full-spectrum COB LED light that’s ultra-compact and lightweight, ideal for stills and video.
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR review: above standard zoom
Review The original XF 18-55mm was widely considered one of the best kit zooms ever, can its successor live up to that lofty reputation?
The best macro lenses: get closer to your subjects than ever before!
Updated Here are the best macro lenses for extreme close-ups to fit your DSLR or mirrorless camera
The best lenses for the Sony ZV-E10: for vlogging and much more besides
Updated Take a look at the best lenses for the Sony ZV-E10. Not just for vlogging, this compact and lightweight APS-C camera can work really well for all sorts of things, with the right lenses.
The best lenses for the Sony A6700: top choices for shooting both stills and video
Updated Join me as I pick out the best lenses for the Sony A6700, one of the top APS-C format hybrid stills and video cameras.
The best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras: Compact APS-C format primes and zooms
Updated The best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras deliver are capable of great image quality and all-round performance, and are good value for money.
The best lenses for the Sony A7 IV: make the most of this camera’s inherent capabilities
Updated I’ve chosen the best lenses for the Sony A7 IV based on what most of its owners tend to use this camera for, namely wedding, event, and social photography.
