Latest articles by Matthew Richards
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
Photo Creator Mini Cam review: it takes decent photos, at least compared with the average keychain
Review The Photo Creator Mini Cam aims to be a bit of fun – a keychain novelty that’s impossibly small and lightweight but is also a ‘real’ camera
Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 review: a mini marvel that aims to prove the best things really do come in small packages
Review The Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 wide-angle zoom launched as the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame compatible zoom lens
The best Canon superzoom lenses in 2026: supersized zoom range for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras
Updated We pick the best Canon superzoom lenses for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras – single lenses to replace two or three!
The best Micro Four Thirds lenses for Olympus / OM System and Panasonic cameras in 2026
UPDATED We round up the best Micro Four Thirds lenses, including primes, ultra-wide angles and super-telephotos
Panasonic Lumix S 40mm f/2 review: it’s a full-frame standard prime but aims to set new standards for featherweight compactness
Review The Panasonic Lumix S 40mm f/2 for L-mount cameras gives a slightly wider perspective than a classic ‘nifty fifty’ with a downsized, ultra-lightweight build
Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM review: the expansive view of this lens comes with an expensive price tag
Review The Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM takes the company's hybrid VCM series of lenses to new widths. It's fast too, in more ways than one…
Best Canon flashgun in 2026: which Speedlite is best for you?
UPDATED My comprehensive guide will help you choose the best Canon flashgun that suits your needs and budget
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R50 in 2026: 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
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 Lab N FE is a new version of existing lens for Sony cameras that aims to prove that less is more
NEWS One of Viltrox’s fastest and most pro-grade lenses gets an update that ditches one of its standout features
Yashica DigiPix 100 review: digital cameras don’t come much cheaper than this, and it's only about the same size and weight as a pack of playing cards
Review The supremely affordable, compact and lightweight Yashica DigiPix 100 has a certain retro charm, complete with ‘vintage’ image quality!
I spent ages trying to decide between two Nikon Z super-telephoto zooms, and ended up buying something completely different…
opinion I’ve been universally impressed by all of Nikon’s Z-system lenses but once in a while, I feel they’re not necessarily the best buy
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 low, low price tag
Viltrox launches two new lenses, taking its Evo range from one to three prime numbers
New Viltrox 35mm and 55mm Evo series prime lenses for full-frame Nikon Z and Sony E-mount cameras add to the previous 85mm offering
Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 Evo review: a few millimeters longer than your usual ‘nifty fifty’, this one’s a prime candidate for both full-frame and APS-C cameras
Review The Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 Evo is a relatively compact, lightweight and inexpensive yet sturdily built and feature-rich prime lens for Nikon Z and Sony E mount cameras
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 Evo II review: a compact, high-performance prime lens, ideal for street photography, everyday shooting and hybrid content creation
Review The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 Evo II brings high-end handling and strong build quality in Nikon Z and Sony E mount options, with a very affordable price tag
