Fujifilm equipment and articles
If you want to capture those special moments of your children then (like me) you probably want to see a real jump up in image quality from what you can get on your phone camera. But not all lenses are equal. Basic zoom lenses, while versatile, don’t always separate your photos from the crowd or … Read more
I originally bought the Fujifilm 50mm f/2 to complete my set of small, weather-sealed primes alongside the 23mm f/2 and 35mm f/2. Both of those lenses impressed — more so the 35mm f/2, which I found sharp, fast to focus, and great value. Both of these lenses featured in the best Fujifilm lenses article. To … Read more
Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III – Which Should You Buy? The Fujifilm X-T5 is, in my opinion, Fuji’s best photographer’s camera. The image quality is excellent, the handling is unique in today’s market, and the autofocus, despite what some say, is more than good enough in most real situations. But the internet will tell you … Read more
Note that this article is more about how the cameras make you feel and shoot. I did a detailed comparison of the Fuji X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III here. I also compared the Nikon Z6III vs Nikon Z8. The air on the Dumaguete Boulevard hung thick and warm, the kind that settles on your skin and … Read more
Ask a lot of photographers about fast lenses and their eyes will light up. It’s the dream for many of us to own our brand’s premium prime — that exotic, wide-aperture lens that promises creamy backgrounds and the kind of subject separation you just can’t fake. With bokeh and shallow depth of field more fashionable … Read more
Living and working as a photographer in the Philippines has taught me a lot about what really matters in a camera — and it’s why, after owning almost every major system, I still choose to shoot Fujifilm for my own work. Over the years I’ve owned Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic and OM System bodies alongside … Read more
It’s no coincidence that the three most popular fixed-lens cameras — the Fujifilm X100VI, Ricoh GR III, and Leica Q3 — all use approximately, either the 28 mm or 35 mm equivalent focal lengths. These two angles of view have long been favourites for street, travel, and everyday photography. They let you include more of … Read more
This review of the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR is what I’d call a live review. I’ll continue updating it with new insights and images as I spend more time with the lens. As a prime shooter and the owner of the XF 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm, I already consider this series of … Read more
Last updated October 21st 2025: This article is based on real-world testing. I’ve used the Fujifilm X100VI since its release, and the OM System OM-3 was tested extensively throughout August — including on my latest trip to Moalboal in the Philippines. I know some people will say “why compare a fixed-lens camera to an interchangeable-lens … Read more
Updated October 2025: This guide follows my minimalist Fuji philosophy — instead of chasing every lens, build a simple 1, 2 or 3 lens kit that actually gets used. Last Updated November 2025: Of all the articles that I have written this year, this one remains one of my favourites as it is still highly … Read more