Nikon Z6III vs Fujifilm X-T5 in 2025: Full Frame, Little to Gain?

The Fuji X-T5 camera next to the Nikon Z6III photographed on a black background in very dramatic light.

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. I recently wrote about why the Nikon ZF is an important camera and will compare it with the … Read more

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR Review — Beautiful, Sharp… but Do You Really Need f/1.2?

A Fujiiflm XF 56mm 1.2WR lens mounted on a Fuji X-T5 camera. Photographed on a black background in dramatic lighting. This image shows the view from the front of the camera including the lens element.

Last Update February 23rd 2026:I’ve continued shooting with the XF 56mm f/1.2 WR this year, it’s a lens I’ll likley never sell. My impressions remain the same: the autofocus isn’t as quick as Fuji’s linear-motor primes, but the image quality wide open is still fantastic — and every time I use it, I’m reminded why … Read more

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 vs XF 23mm f/1.4: Which Fast Fuji Prime Should You Choose?

The Fujifilm 18mm 1.4WR lens next to the Fujifilm 23mm 1.4WR lens on a balck background in dramatic light.

Last Update – November 14th 2025:I’ve continued shooting with both lenses since this review was first published, and my impressions haven’t changed — if anything, they’ve strengthened. The 18mm keeps surprising me with its rendering and how naturally I’m adapting to its wider field of view, while the 23mm remains my most intuitive all-rounder. It’s … Read more

Fuji XF 18mm f/1.4 WR Review – The Lens That Surprised Me

The Fuji 18mm 1.4WR lens next to the Fujifilm 23mm 1.4WR and Fuji 33mm 1.4WR on a black background in dramatic light.

Last Update November 14th 2025: i have still been shooting with the Fujifilm 18mm 1.4WR lens, although not as much as I’d like as I have had so many other items to work with lately. But everytime I use it, it still impresses me a lot with its sharpness and rendering. For a broader overview … Read more

Fujifilm X100VI vs OM Systems OM-3: A Real-World Comparison of Two Modern Retro Classics

The OM Systems OM-3 camera held in a hand at a bar near a tropical beach in beautiful afternoon sun light.

Last updated January 12th 2026: 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

Best Lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5 in 2026 (Simple 1- 2- and 3-Lens Setups)

a flat lay of a fujifilm xt5 and some small prime lenses.

Updated for 2026: 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 March 2026: Of all the articles that I have written, this one remains one of my favourites as it is still highly relevant and … Read more

Fujifilm X-T5 Review: Two Years Later, Still the Perfect Balance?

Fujifilm X-T5 camera photographed on a black background for a review

Last updated January 2026: Another year has nearly passed and yet I still find myself using my X-T5 as much as ever. In all honesty, I’ve been considering adding the Fuji 150-600mm and 500mm f/5.6 and using it for wildlife photography in Scotland. If 2026 brings an X-T6 then I will happily test it out … Read more