Latest articles by Rod Lawton
Best lenses for the Sony A1 and A1 II: 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 Lightroom alternatives in 2025: Switching doesn't have to mean sacrificing powerful editing tools
Buying Guide These are the best Lightroom alternatives for anyone who wants an all-in-one editor without a subscription
The best lenses for the Sigma fp and fp L in 2025
Buying Guide They are unique amongst full frame cameras, but how do you choose the best lenses for the Sigma fp and fp L?
Best Sony video lenses for vlogging and filmmaking
Buying Guide What are the best Sony video lenses for vloggers and filmmakers? Here are our top picks
Best lenses for the Sony A7S III (and A7S II)
Buying Guide The A7S III was launched back in 2020 and a lot has happened since – so what are the best lenses for the Sony A7S III today?
Why has no-one made a digital TLR camera, or is it only me that wants one?
Opinion The twin lens reflex camera design looks like a museum piece, but the experience of using one is unique
The best Photoshop alternatives in 2025
Buying Guide Photoshop too expensive? These photo editors are a viable alternative
3 Legged Thing STR3AMCASE Triple Mic System review
Review 3 Legged Thing’s new wireless mic system is ideal for vlogging beginners or smartphone filmmakers, especially at this price!
The best Nikon lenses for DSLRs in 2025: brilliant lenses for Nikon F-mount
Updated We pick the best Nikon lenses for all kinds of photography on Nikon F-mount DSLRs, including budget-friendly options.
The best lenses for the Nikon Z7 II in 2025: make the most of all those megapixels with quality glass
Updated We think these are the best lenses for the Nikon Z7 II right now, blending versatility, performance and value
The best lenses for the Nikon Z6 II and Z6 III in 2025: these truly versatile cameras deserve lenses that follow suit
Updated What are the best lenses for the Nikon Z6 II and Z 6III? This very capable line of 24.5Mp mirrorless cameras needs good lenses to do it justice
The best lenses for the Nikon Z5 in 2025: upgrade your camera with some smart lenses
Updated This is a great full-frame camera at a really affordable price – but what are the best lenses for the Nikon Z5?
The best lenses for the Nikon Z fc in 2025: I pick out the top lenses for a new Nikon classic camera
Updated We pick the best lenses for the Nikon Z fc, Nikon's retro-style mirrorless camera, and a cult classic in the making
The best lenses for the Nikon Z30 in 2025: sensibly small lenses for a very compact camera
Updated It's Nikon's cheapest mirrorless camera and a great way to get into vlogging, but what are the best lenses for the Nikon Z30?
The best lenses for the Nikon Z50 & Z50 II in 2025: explore your camera's full potential
Updated What are the best lenses for the Nikon Z50, Nikon’s first and still perhaps its most practical APS-C mirrorless camera?
What we can expect from Panasonic in 2025?
Features In 2024 Panasonic launched the Lumix S9 and Lumix GH7, both landmark cameras. So what will it do in 2025?
What we can expect from Sony in 2025?
Features It’s been quite a year for Sony, with new cameras, new lenses and all sorts of rumors, so can 2025 beat 2024?
Fujifilm X-T5 review: beautiful images, classic controls
review In terms of the way that it looks, feels and handles, the X-T5 is in a class of its own
Adobe student discount: save up to 65% on a Creative Cloud subscription!
Buying Guide With the Adobe student discount scheme, you can save up to $420/£428 in one year
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro, 2024) review: powerful and beautifully made, but with spiraling upgrade costs
Review The beautiful new MacBook Pro M4 is faster and better than ever, but brings confusing variations and spiralling costs
Mac mini M4 Pro review: miniature marvel
Review An incredibly small, powerful and beautifully made desktop computer you can just plug into your existing gear
The best lenses for Panasonic Lumix S5, S5 II and S5 IIx cameras: ideal fits for size and price
Buying Guide We choose the best lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S5, S5 II and S5 IIx based on cost, size and performance
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T4: top choices for a classic camera
Updated We choose the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T4, picking top performers which match the X-T4’s classic retro layout
