Is the Fujifilm XF 35mm f2 the Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Fuji Prime in 2025?

the fuji xf 35mm f2 lens against a black background in dramatic light

Updated October 2025: This review has been refreshed to confirm current pricing, performance, and real-world impressions of the XF 35mm f/2 on the latest Fujifilm bodies. The lens remains one of the best-value standard primes in the Fuji lineup — compact, reliable, and still the smart buy for most shooters. Is the Fuji 35mm f2 … Read more

The Best Fujifilm X-T5 Accessories (Tested in the Real World).

Fuji XT5 camera photographed on a black background in dramatic light

Last Updated November 2025: Despite using a lot of cameras while writing articles for my website, the X-T5 remains the camera that I reach for when I’m with my family on personal trips and, the one I enjoy using the most, well, alongside my X100VI too. The accessories below complete the X-T5 in my opinion … Read more

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Review (2025) – Fuji’s Most Versatile Prime?

A photo of a silhouetted young girl looking out to sea at sunset. Taken on the Fujifilm 23mm 1.4WR lens

Updated October 2025 — This review covers the newer XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR version released in 2022, not the older non-WR model. After using it extensively alongside Fuji’s 18mm and 33mm WR lenses, here’s how it holds up today. Introduction The original Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 was one of the lenses I owned … Read more

Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR Review (2025): The Ultimate Standard Prime?

Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR lens mounted on a black Fujifilm X-T5 camera, photographed against a dark background.

Updated October 2025 — After using the XF 33mm f/1.4 WR for over a year alongside Fuji’s other premium primes, here’s how it holds up and whether it still feels like the right choice amongst the growing X-mount lineup. Is this a worthy successor to Fuji’s legendary 35mm f/1.4? I’ve loved the 50mm equivalent focal … Read more

Best Full-Featured Cameras in 2025 That Wont Break the Bank

Panasonic Lumix S5II and Fujifilm X-T5 mirrorless cameras side by side on a black background, shot in a dark, moody lighting style.

Think you need a $6,000 flagship camera to take great photos? You don’t. I’ve used most of them — and I’d still pick these instead. Last Updated November 2025: The goal of this article is to show where the point of diminishing returns really kicks in for most photographers. I didn’t want to create yet … Read more

Best Portrait Lenses for Fujifilm in 2025 (Real-World Tested)

a portrait of a young mixed race filipina girl shot on the fuji xt5 and 56mm 1.2 WR lens.

Last Updated November 2025: I’ve been shooting with a lot of differrent cameras lately but the X-T5 is still the one I grab for personal photos of my daughters and family and the lenses below are still the best portrait lenses for Fujifilm as we near the end of 2025. As a long time Fuji … Read more