Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III – Real-World Comparison from Someone Who Actually Owns Both

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

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III – Which Should You Buy? Last Updated: May 2026 I’ve continued shooting with both the Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon Z6III since first publishing this comparison, alongside cameras like the Nikon Z8, Nikon Zf and Fujifilm GFX100S. That extra use has made the differences between these two cameras clearer rather than … Read more

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 – May 20th 2026I’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 May 7th 2026: I’ve now spent much longer shooting with the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 WR across family photography, travel, landscapes and everyday life, and my opinion of it has only improved with time. Despite now shooting extensively with multiple systems including high-end Nikon full-frame gear, this is still one of the Fuji … 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.

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