Articles by Matthew Richards

Canon EOS RP with the RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

Best Canon RF lenses 2025: we've tested the best lenses for Canon's mirrorless EOS R cameras

By Timothy Coleman last updated 18 December 25

Updated Whether you shoot with an APS-C or full-frame Canon EOS R camera, we've rounded up the best glass you can buy.

Best Nikon Z lenses buying guide, featuring the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

Best Nikon Z lenses 2025: the finest glass for your Nikon Z-series camera

By Timothy Coleman last updated 28 February 25

Updated Zoom, prime or something else: these are the best lenses you can buy for Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras.

Best tripods 2022: 10 great bases to help you get sharper shots

By Matthew Richards last updated 28 September 22

Buying guide A tripod is an essential buy for many photographers – here's our guide to choosing the perfect setup.

Best Nikon lenses 2022: 20 top lenses for Nikon DSLRs

By Matthew Richards last updated 11 January 22

Buying Guide Need a new lens for your Nikon DSLR? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to the best available

Best Canon lenses 2022: 23 top lenses for Canon DSLRs

By Matthew Richards published 27 April 21

Buying Guide Looking for the best Canon lenses for your DSLR? We've rounded up all the best options, whatever kind of photography you prefer.

Best ND filters: the 8 best choices for creative photography

By Matthew Richards published 13 August 20

The best ND filters let you extend your exposures and capture a range of creative effects. These are the finest ones you can buy right now.

Everything you need to know about tripod ball heads

By Matthew Richards published 15 November 18

Updated Have a ball, or stick with a conventional three-way photographic head, find the best tripod head for you.

Best portrait lens: fast prime lenses for Canon and Nikon DSLRs

By Matthew Richards published 8 November 18

Buying Guide For perfect portraiture, reach for a fast prime lens. Here are the best portrait lens buys for Canon and Nikon DSLRs...

Best wide-angle lens: ultra-wide lenses for Canon and Nikon DSLRs

By Matthew Richards published 8 November 18

Buying guide We rate the best super-wide-angle lenses for both APS-C and full-frame Canon and Nikon DSLRs.

Best Micro Four Thirds lenses: 22 optics for your MFT mirrorless camera

By Matthew Richards published 15 October 18

Buy the best lenses for your MFT camera. Here are the top-flight options and some great value alternatives.

Best wide-angle prime lens: fast and wide lenses for Canon and Nikon DSLRs

By Matthew Richards published 6 August 18

Go large on both image quality and viewing angle, with a posh prime lens. Here are the best buys...

Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art review

By Matthew Richards published 1 August 18

The Sigma ‘bokeh master’ is something of a whopper, aiming for ultimate portraiture performance.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM review

By Matthew Richards published 26 July 18

A major upgrade of Canon’s popular 70-200mm f/4 IS lens, this lens ticks all the right boxes.

Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD review

By Matthew Richards published 3 July 18

Tamron's 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD aims to boost telephoto reach but shed the weight.

Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary review

By Matthew Richards published 2 July 18

A compact super-tele zoom that’s barely heavier than some 24-70mm zooms.

Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI review

By Matthew Richards published 23 May 18

Canon's artificially intelligent flashgun sports a head that physically moves around automatically under its own power.

Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 review

By Matthew Richards published 21 May 18

A complete revamp of Tamron’s previous 70-200mm VC lens, the G2 (Generation 2) sports a host of improvements.

Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM | Art review

By Matthew Richards published 5 May 18

Editor's Choice

Amid the proliferation of Sigma ‘Art’ wide-angle lenses, this one’s a bit special.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM review

By Matthew Richards published 4 May 18

Perfection in portraiture is the aim of this landmark lens from Canon.

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM | Art review

By Matthew Richards published 18 April 18

Editor's Choice

Should Sigma's standard zoom be the go-to optic for Canon and Nikon full-frame shooters?

Nikon AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR review

By Matthew Richards published 13 March 18

Nikon's latest 70-300mm telephoto zoom comes with a host of improvements for the latest Nikon DSLRs.

Macro lenses: how to choose one, and how to use it

By Matthew Richards published 5 February 18

What exactly is a macro lens, why do you need one and how do you get the most out of it? We answer all your questions.

Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD review

By Matthew Richards published 31 January 18

With an epic 22.2x zoom range, this Tamron superzoom goes the extra mile.

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 review

By Matthew Richards published 30 January 18

Recommended

Can this Tamron lens match or even beat camera manufacturers’ pro-grade lenses?

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm 1:4.0 IS Pro review

By Matthew Richards published 6 February 16

This fast telephoto prime offers brilliant image quality and 600mm equivalent reach.