Latest articles by Matthew Richards
The best rechargeable AA batteries in 2025 to power your cameras and portable devices
Updated Find the best AA rechargeable batteries to power your flashes and other gadgets.
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 review
review The Olympus M.Zuiko17mm f/1.8 is a super-teeny Micro Four Thirds lens with real bite
Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 review
review The Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 is a tiny little lens that punches well above its weight.
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM review: a ‘trinity’ standard zoom for the masses
Review The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM redresses the balance of trinity standard zooms, with a relatively compact, lightweight and affordable package.
Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM review: yet another Canon RF wide-angle zoom, how does it compare?
Review The Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM is a lightweight alternative to a ‘trinity’ wide-angle zoom, adding yet more choice to Canon’s extensive range of wide-angle lenses for EOS R system cameras.
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II review: a new standard – smaller, lighter, better
Review After nine years, the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II replaces the original range-topping X-mount standard zoom with an eye on weight-saving, downsizing and superior performance.
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM review
REVIEW Reasonably priced for a Canon L-series lens, the EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM is also a top performer
The best Canon superzoom lenses: 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
Updated We round up the best Micro Four Thirds lenses, including primes, ultra-wide angles and super-telephotos
The best lenses for astrophotography: these fast ultra-wide lenses can pull in the night sky
Updated We pick the best lenses for astrophotography fans shooting a starry night sky, to suit a range of cameras and budgets
The best cheap printer: find your perfect match for home printing on a tight budget
Buying Guide Keep costs down with the best budget printers, which all provide good quality prints despite their low price
Best printer inks in 2025: inkjet printer cartridges explained
Buying Guide When it comes to choosing the best printer inks, there are plenty of inkjet cartridge options to choose from
The best 150-600mm lenses: super-telephoto zooms to get close to the action
Updated These are the best 150-600mm lenses for getting super telephoto shots of sports and wildlife from afar
Oho Sunshine Camera Glasses review: shades of the Mission Impossible movie
Review Unleash your inner spy with a pair of Oho Sunshine Camera Glasses, sunglasses with a built-in video camera.
Canon Speedlite EL-10 review: the reinvention of a favorite flashgun for mirrorless cameras
Review The Canon Speedlite EL-10 builds on the success of the 430EX III-RT, repurposed for the latest EOS R system cameras.
Panasonic Lumix G97 review: a new Micro Four Thirds camera that feels very familiar
Review The Panasonic Lumix G97 is almost identical to the preceding G90 (G95 in the USA) but proves that familiarity doesn’t necessarily breed contempt.
Panasonic Lumix TZ99 / ZS99 review: a pocket-sized point-and-shoot camera with an epic zoom range
Review I’m almost sold on the Panasonic Lumix TZ99 / ZS99 for a slimline travel and holiday camera, but not quite.
The best lenses for food photography
Buying Guide The best lenses for food photography will help you take mouth-wateringly good photos of your favourite meals
Best wide-angle lens in 2025: ultra-wide zooms that get everything in the picture
Buying Guide Get a new perspective in your photography with the best wide-angle lens for your DSLR or mirrorless camera
SmallRig x Potato Jet TRIBEX Hydraulic Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit review: twist, flip or none of the above?
Review The SmallRig x Potato Jet TRIBEX Hydraulic Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit bypasses typical tripod leg twist or flip clamps, instead aiming to level up your video capture with hydraulics.
12 lenses of Christmas: December 2024 and we saw out the year with a promise of something completely new for the next
12 LENSES OF XMAS Think you know telephoto lenses? Sigma is working on something the likes of which has never been seen before.
Are photographers more obsessed with cameras than photos? It's a close call
OPINION Do you feel that a camera is a small object of desire? It’s ok, your secret is safe with me – I’ve got a few of my own.
12 lenses of Christmas: Beat the winter nights with a lens that glows in the dark!
12 LENSES OF XMAS Brightin Star announces a truly ‘bright’ lens. Not only does it have a bright f/0.95 aperture but it also features fluorescent markings.
