Best Fujifilm Cameras and Lenses for Travel Photography in 2025

fuji x100vi, XT5 and GFX100S lined up with their lenses showing the best travel kits for fujifilm users.

If you’re looking for the best Fujifilm cameras and lenses for travel photography in 2025, this guide breaks down the top, high-performing options for every kind of trip. Jump straight to the kits ↓ My love affair with travel photography began on a round-the-world trip in 2006/2007. I started out with a compact Casio camera … Read more

Fujifilm 23mm f/1.4 WR vs X100VI – Which Is Better for Capturing Family Moments?

Silhouette of boy looking out to sea — shot on Fuji XT5 and 23mm f/1.4 WR

As a dad of two daughters, one of the most important things I can do with my cameras is capture the moments of them growing up — the experiences and trips that we share together as a family. Here are the best travel photography cameras and lenses if you want to make your own memories. … Read more

How 23mm Became My Favourite Fuji Focal Length — and Why I Keep Coming Back to It

black and white photo of FIlipino children playing a traditional game outside. Taken on the Fuji X100T

For a long time, I was a 35mm guy. Not the classic rangefinder 35mm field of view — I’m talking about Fuji’s 35mm f/1.4, which I used for years as my go-to, general-purpose lens. It gave me the kind of subject isolation I liked: shallow depth of field, a bit of compression, and a tighter … Read more

Fujifilm X-T5 + 23mm f/2 vs X100VI — Which Is Better for Travel and Street Photography?

The Fuji XT5 + 23mm f2 lens next to the Fuji X100VI on the side of a swimming pool.

Update: June 2025 This article is based on side-by-side testing carried out in the Philippines and using real-world scenarios. I travel all the time and put together a great article showing the best Fujifilm cameras and lenses for travel photography here. I recently put both the XT5 with the 23mm f/2 and the X100VI through … Read more

How to Set Up the Fujifilm X100VI for Travel Photography (2025 Guide)

a hut by the turquoise sea in the philippines. photo taken with a custom colour recipe on the Ricoh GRIII.

How I Set up the Fuji X100VI for travel photography Here’s exactly how I set up my Fujifilm X100VI for travel photography. Already familiar with the basics? If you just want the full list of in-camera menu settings, skip ahead to the detailed setup. If you have not picked up your travel photography kit yet … Read more

Field Notes: Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X100VI

📸 Field Notes: Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X100VI — Twin Lakes & Street Shooting 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 18th – Thursday 19th June 2025📍 Location: Dumaguete & Twin Lakes National Park, Negros, Philippines📷 Gear Used: Ricoh GR III, Fujifilm X100VI Wednesday — Ricoh GR III Focus Prioritised shooting the Ricoh tonight. I’m enjoying the 28mm … Read more

Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GRIII: Real World comparison

Side-by-side comparison of the Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X100VI cameras, showing their size and design differences on a black background

Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GRIII – Which compact camera is better in 2025? The Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR III both offer compact bodies, fixed lenses, and excellent image quality — but which one is actually better to use? 🛠️ Field-Tested in the Real World I’ve been using both the Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR … Read more

Dumaguete – June 2025 (X100VI vs GR III Real-World Testing)

Small fishing boats on the shoreline of Liloan, Cebu

Field Notes: Dumaguete – June 2025 (X100VI vs GR III) Dates: Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th June Location: Dumaguete, Philippines Conditions: Harsh sun, golden hour, low light, pre-dawn Cameras: Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR III Use Cases: Street photography, travel shooting, daily carry evaluation 🗓 Monday 16th June – First Impressions Shooting started casually at … Read more

My Camera Doesn’t Just Save Memories — It Saves Me

A young girl stands at the edge of a concrete pier under stormy skies, while a mother cradles a baby in the distance, both gazing out to sea.

There’s a photo I took recently on a family outing to the beach. My eldest daughter, Sofia, is framed in soft afternoon sidelight — exploring, a little apart from my wife and younger daughter, Isobelle. Her face still holds traces of childhood, but her posture really struck me. It upset me. There was something in … Read more

The Best Fujifilm X100VI Accessories (Tested in the Real World)

Photo of a Fujifilm X100Vi with accessories attached

Intro Field-tested in June 2025: This article is based on real-world use during a multi-day shoot in Dumaguete, Philippines. Every accessory recommendation has been personally tested in street, travel, and documentary-style photography scenarios. 👉 Before we dive into must-have accessories, make sure your X100VI is set up properly. Sign up below to get my exact … Read more