Latest articles by Rod Lawton
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
The best lenses for the Sony ZV-E1
Updated What are the best lenses for the Sony ZV-E1? Sony’s high-end vlogging tool needs lenses that match its size and capabilities
The best lenses for the Sony A7C and A7C II
Updated We choose the best lenses for the Sony A7C based on its price, its compact size and the users we think it will attract
Is it evil to replace a sky in my photos? I want to say yes, but I still keep doing it!
Opinion Part of me thinks reality is important and then another part of me thinks that the image is everything. I know, I’m mixed up
ON1 Photo RAW 2025 review
Review ON1’s all-in-one photo organizer, editor and effects tool gets headline-grabbing AI tech, but how well does it work?
Sony A1 II vs Nikon Z8: a close battle on specs – but not on price
Buying Guide The new Sony A1 II is a monster of a camera, but is it convincingly better than the mighty Nikon Z8? Let’s find out
Sony A1 II vs Canon EOS R5 Mk II – with a $2000 price difference is it even a contest?
Buying Guide It’s Sony vs Canon in this clash of the titans, but how do these two brand new ultra-high-tech flagship cameras compare?
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R50: take your entry-level camera to the next level
Updated What are the best lenses to get for the Canon R50? Join me as I pick out the perfect lenses for this great beginner camera.
The best lenses for the Sony A7 II: make the most of this veteran camera
Updated What are the best lenses for the Sony A7 II? I reckon they need to be good but reasonably priced.
Best lenses for the Fujifilm X-M5 in 2025
Buying Guide We choose the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-M5 based on size weight and cost, key factors for Fujifilm’s new hybrid camera
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R10: 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 R8: affordable lenses to 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 R7: 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 lenses for the Canon EOS R6 and EOS R6 Mark II: 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
It’s ridiculous, I know, but I like to shoot with a camera that actually does LESS
Opinion I first used the Nikon D610 when it was launched back in 2013. A lot has happened since then, so surely it's obsolete now?
The best lenses for the Sony ZV-E10: for vlogging and much more besides
Updated Take a look at the best lenses for the Sony ZV-E10. Not just for vlogging, this compact and lightweight APS-C camera can work really well for all sorts of things, with the right lenses.
The best lenses for the Sony A6700: top choices for shooting both stills and video
Updated Join me as I pick out the best lenses for the Sony A6700, one of the top APS-C format hybrid stills and video cameras.
The best lenses for the Sony A6400: find the perfect marriage of lenses for your A6400 body
Updated Find the best lenses for the Sony A6400, to make the most of this relatively recent APS-C format cameras in Sony’s mirrorless line-up.
The best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras: Compact APS-C format primes and zooms
Updated The best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras deliver are capable of great image quality and all-round performance, and are good value for money.
The best lenses for the Sony A7 IV: make the most of this camera’s inherent capabilities
Updated I’ve chosen the best lenses for the Sony A7 IV based on what most of its owners tend to use this camera for, namely wedding, event, and social photography.
