Latest articles by Rod Lawton
Best lenses for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV in 2026: ideal lenses for this beautiful retro camera
Buying guide We name the best lenses for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV, weighing up cost, convenience and quality
The best lenses for the Sony A7 IV: still one of Sony’s most exciting mirrorless cameras in 2026, the A7 IV deserves great glass. Here are my top choices
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
The best lenses for the Sony A7 III: this camera hits the sweet spot for price and performance, and my choice of 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 lenses for the Sony A1 and A1 II in 2026: these flagship cameras deserve 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 messenger bags for photographers in 2026: carry your camera gear in style
Buying Guide Over-the-shoulder bags are practical and stylish solutions for packing your photo kit and a laptop, whether you're traveling, shooting, or commuting
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R8 in 2026: Affordable lenses that make the most of this budget-friendly camera
Updated I choose the best lenses for the Canon R8, Canon's powerful but affordable full-frame mirrorless camera
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R6 and R6 Mark II in 2026: make the most of your new Canon classic
Updated I think the best lenses for the EOS R6 and R6 Mark II are those that reflect their strengths – speed, low light, sports and events
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
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R10 in 2026: smart lens choices for top APS-C mirrorless camera
Updated I think the best lenses for the R10 should be compact, affordable and a pleasure to use, just like the camera itself!
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R7 in 2026: smart options for Canon's best APS-C mirrorless camera
Updated Right now, these are the best lenses for the Canon EOS R7, Canon's flagship APS-C mirrorless camera.
The best Leica cameras: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
Buying guide Leica cameras don’t come cheap - but they earn their price tag, offering an experience and image quality that few rivals can match.
The world’s most advanced camera autofocus still can’t beat your eye for lots of shots!
Opinion Modern AF systems are an exceptionally powerful and complex solution to a problem we don’t always have
THIS is why your photos look inconsistent – stop your camera from changing settings for every shot you take!
Opinion If you don’t tell it not to, your camera will adjust exposure and focus for EVERY shot, leading to inconsistencies that cause major headaches
This snake-in-the-grass camera setting is secretly ruining your manual photos
Opinion You think you’re in manual mode, but if you haven’t switched off auto ISO, the camera will still adjust the exposure automatically. Here’s why you should take back control
Stop letting your camera guess exposure: trust me, manual mode is simpler than you think
Opinion Manual exposure can seem like a mountain to climb for beginner photographers, but I’m here to change your perception. After all, you only need three ingredients: shutter speed, lens aperture, and ISO
You’re using white balance on your camera all wrong – stop trying to ‘fix’ the light!
Opinion Could relying on automatic white balance actually be suppressing the very thing you’re trying to capture?
"Limitations" boost photographic creativity – here's why I ditched RAWs and zooms, and embraced JPEGs and prime lenses
Opinion In the mirrorless era, photographers have never had more choice – or less direction. Here’s why I ditched debilitating choice in favor of self-imposed limitation
This is why your ‘smart’ camera is actually making you a worse photographer
Opinion Your camera is taking decisions that you should be taking and without even asking
Best accessories for the Fujifilm X100VI in 2026: stylish accessories to compliment a stunning camera
Buying guide The best accessories for the Fujifilm X100VI don’t just make it look good, they make it more practical and better handling too
The best Sony camera in 2026 for vlogging, filmmaking and photography
Buying Guide My top picks for the best Sony cameras for photographers, videographers, and content creation
The best camera for portraits in 2026: cameras that are perfect for people pics
Buying guide The best camera for portraits needs to capture perfect facial perspective and beautiful background blur
The best lenses for Panasonic Lumix S5, S5 II, and S5 IIx cameras in 2026: ideal fits for size and price
Buying guide I pick out the best lenses for Lumix S5, S5 II and S5 IIx based on cost, size and performance, making them a perfect fit for these cameras
Best lenses for the Leica SL3 in 2026
Buying guide Leica’s 60MP flagship produces superb images that deserve the best glass – so what are the best lenses for the Leica SL3?
