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 April 2026: This review has been refreshed to reflect current pricing, performance, and continued real-world use of the XF 35mm f/2 on the latest Fujifilm bodies. It remains one of the best-value standard primes in the Fuji lineup — compact, reliable, and still the smart choice for most shooters. Is the Fuji 35mm f2 … 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 April 2026 — 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 March 2026 — 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 Cameras for Photography in 2026

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

The Best Cameras You Can Buy in 2026 Last updated March 2026: I regularly update this guide as new cameras are released and as I spend more time using the models listed below. If you’re trying to figure out which camera is actually worth buying in 2026, this guide will help. I’ve owned or used … Read more

Best Portrait Lenses for Fujifilm in 2026 (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 March 2nd 2026: I’ve been shooting with a lot of different cameras lately, but the X-T5 is still the one I grab for personal photos of my daughters and family — and these are still the best portrait lenses for Fujifilm going into 2026. if you’re looking for more general lens recommendations then … Read more

Fujifilm 50mm f/2 vs 56mm f/1.2 WR: Real-World Thoughts From My Daughter’s Pool Party

a young girl celebrates her birthday at a pool party. Photo taken on the Fujifilm 56mm 1.2WR lens.

Shooting My Daughter’s Birthday with Two Fuji Portrait Lenses Sofia’s just turned nine, and for her birthday she invited quite a few friends from school as well as some of her cousins to a pool party we hosted. As usual, I brought my camera. It’s become something of a role I’ve taken on the last … Read more

Best Fujifilm Cameras and Lenses for Travel Photography in 2026

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

Last updated 2nd March 2026: I’ve continued shooting Fujifilm heavily throughout 2025 and now in to 2026. The X-Series still offers my favourite prime lens lineup — a rare mix of lightweight travel lenses and genuinely professional-grade glass. Since my move to Scotland at the beginning of 2026 I have started to shoot and test … Read more