Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR review: The Z DX system comes of age with this premium standard zoom
Review The Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR is an APS-C format ‘trinity’ standard zoom that takes Nikon’s crop-sensor mirrorless system into new territory
Nikon Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 review: an APS-C standard prime for everyday shooting and macro photography
Review The Nikon Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 is a conveniently compact and lightweight standard prime with a usefully fast aperture rating, plus the bonus of serious close-up potential
The best photo printer: 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…
The best superzooms for Nikon cameras: all-in-one lenses ideal for travel
Updated The best Nikon-fit superzoom lenses give you ultimate convenience and versatility, stretching from wide-angle to super-telephoto for shooting just about anything
Best camera lens cleaners in 2026: keep your lenses bright and clear
Buying Guide Dirty, smeared lenses will ruin your photographs. So keep them spotless with the best camera lens cleaners
Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 Evo review: the evolution of the species, for both Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras
Review The evolutionary Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 Evo is a compact and lightweight yet robust prime lens with exotic handling characteristics and winning performance, all at a bargain price
The best Nikon telephoto lenses: long reach for Nikon Z-system cameras and DSLRs
Buying Guide I pick out the best Nikon Z and F-mount telephoto zooms and primes at reasonable prices
Neewer QZ Touchscreen TTL Wireless Flash Trigger review: smart dedicated functions lie beneath a slick color touchscreen interface
Review Swipe the Neewer QZ Touchscreen TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for quick and intuitive control over a multitude of dedicated flash functions and triggering options
Best Canon flashgun: which Speedlite is best for you?
UPDATED My comprehensive guide will help you choose the best Canon flashgun that suits your needs and budget
Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art review: the fastest lens of its focal length in the world!
Review The Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art is the fastest lens of its type, designed to deliver the best bokeh that money can buy
Elinchrom EL-Skyport Universal Plus Transmitter & Receiver Set review: a robust, reliable & reasonably priced flash trigger
Review The Elinchrom EL-Skyport Universal Plus Transmitter & Receiver Set is tailor-made for Elinchrom’s ‘RX’ flash heads but is also compatible with the vast majority of camera systems and flashguns
Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary review: a world-first that’s the last word in convenience among travel lenses
Review The Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG | C is a supremely travel-friendly ‘superzoom’ lens that gives a genuinely new twist on wide-angle coverage
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports review: sometimes bigger really is better, and faster
Review The Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports is a bit of a chunker but it’s a terrific telephoto prime with an exhilarating turn of speed
Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF review: it goes up against some big hitters in a (relatively) lightweight package
Review The Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF combines powerful telephoto reach and a fast aperture with a comparatively lightweight yet sophisticated build, complete with autofocus
Gitzo GHF3W 3-Way Fluid Head review: a great combo of rock-solid support and fluid, free-flowing movement
Review The Gitzo GHF3W 3-Way Fluid Head is super-heavy-duty, but it’s also a very clever head with fabulous build quality
Manfrotto One Hybrid Tripod and 500X Fluid Head review: it wants to be your ‘one’ and only tripod, catering to all your needs
Review Hybrid is the name of the game nowadays, and the Manfrotto One Hybrid tripod aims to be equally adept for shooting both stills and video
Viltrox DG AF Macro Extension Tube Ring review: The L to Z of close-up extension tube kits
Review Not quite an A to Z, the Viltrox DG AF Macro Extension Tube Ring is an ‘automatic’ twin-tube kit for L-mount and Z-mount mirrorless cameras
Meike MK Extension Tube Set review: a dynamic duo of extension tubes, available in various mirrorless mount options
Review The Meike MK Extension Tube Set comprises two extension tubes complete with electronic coupling, in Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E and L-mount options
Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG review: an electrified trio of tubes for close-ups
Review The Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG comprises three tubes of varying lengths, will full electronic linkage in either Canon EF or Nikon F mount options
Fotodiox Macro Extension Tube Set review: five rings to bind them
Review The Fotodiox Macro Extension Tube Set is available for a wide range of SLR, DSLR and mirrorless cameras, but it’s a fully manual affair with no electronic linkage
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
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
