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

Last updated: 3 Oct 2025

Field-tested through 2024–2025: This article is based on months of real-world use of the Fujifilm X-T5 across travel, street, and family/documentary shooting in the Philippines and the UK. Every accessory below is something I’ve personally used (or tested against a credible alternative) and would happily recommend. If you’re choosing between bodies, here’s my X-T5 vs X100VI for street photography comparison. Here’s an article I wrote if you’re looking for the best lenses for your X-T5.

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a brilliant do-it-all body — light, tough, with gorgeous files and great IBIS — and it doesn’t need much to shine. But a few smart accessories transform comfort, uptime, and reliability on long shoot days. Below are the add-ons that genuinely improved my experience without turning the X-T5 into a brick.

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1. Must-Have Accessories for the Fujifilm X-T5

This isn’t a spec-sheet roundup — it’s what I actually use. Each item improves the X-T5 in a meaningful way. If you’re looking for better comfort, protection, reliable power, and the right cards for speed, these are the pieces I’d start with.

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SmallRig X-T5 L-Shape Grip — All-Day Comfort Without the Bulk

✅ Why I Use It
The X-T5 is compact, which is great — until you’re hours into a shoot and your fingers want more purchase. The SmallRig L-shape grip deepens the handhold and improves stability without turning the camera into a monster. It also makes shooting strap-free much more comfortable and gives a better base for tripod/Arca mounting.

It screws securely into the tripod mount and adds a reasonably sized front grip while giving the base of the camera more depth. It makes the X-T5 genuinely comfortable for all-day carry and shooting, especially with lenses like the Fuji 56mm 1.2WR — easily as comfortable as any camera I own. It is made of metal with a silicone handle for added grip, and there’s also a silicone layer between the base and camera body to prevent scratching.

It weighs only 75 grams and comes with a soft shutter release button — which I used to think was just a fashion accessory. But after trying it, mine now lives on the camera. I stand corrected.

Since buying this grip, I haven’t taken it off. The extra comfort makes the X-T5 so much nicer to hold, and when I’m walking with it in my hand I can carry it securely and comfortably — without fatigue or any worry about dropping it.

If you prefer a minimalist setup or like me also have the X100VI, then see my X100VI accessories that mirror this approach.

Here’s the exact product I use:

✴️ Key Benefits
– More secure hold and less hand fatigue
– Better balance with heavier lenses
– Quick Arca-style mounting
– Keeps access to battery/card doors

🔁 Alternative for Content Creators
If you’re rigging mics, lights, or want more mounting points, go for the SmallRig X-T5 Full Cage. It adds weight but gives you flexibility for hybrid work. I have around half a dozen of these cages in my cupboard as I always used them when shooting video on any of my cameras because I know the quality and fit are excellent and the array of accessories making rigging up your camera simple.

Expert Shield Tempered Glass — Protect the X-T5 Screen

✅ Why I Use It
I’m not precious about gear, but I do like to look after it. I’ve literally just flown back from the UK, and thanks to limited luggage space I had to throw out some of my camera and lens boxes — hopefully some of you understand how painful that was 😄.

Expert Shield’s tempered glass adds a clean, tough layer with no weird colour cast or soft touch. It fits perfectly and hasn’t lifted at the edges in heat or humidity. I first used Expert Shield back in 2010 when they sent me a sample for my Canon 5D Mark II while I was working professionally in Scotland. I’ve never looked back — they’re still the best screen protectors I’ve found. (And no, I haven’t had any freebies since then — these days I buy them with my own money.)

If you’re setting up both bodies, I also covered the best X100VI accessories to get in my X100VI accessories guide. You can also see how I set up my X100VI, a lot of which is also the applicable to the XT5. If you want to save time then simply download the setup files which are available for both cameras here.

Here’s the exact product I use:

SmallRig NP-W235 Charger + Battery Set — Reliable Power (With OEM Alternative)

✅ Why I Use It
The X-T5 is efficient, but serious days need spare batteries and I prefer using a proper charger over the supplied phone type USB plug supplied with the X-T5. I also only charge in camera if I’m on the go as I don’t like to pass all that current through the camera to charge batteries unless I have no choice. The SmallRig set is great value with built in USB-A charging wire as well as the ability to plug in USB-C for faster charging and with clear charging status LEDs you always know how much power your batteries have. I’ve found they last about 80% as long as the original batteries and at half the price of one original battery, you get two Smallrig batteries plus a charger. If you prefer to stick to Fuji originals for critical jobs, that’s totally valid — I keep a mix of both.

These are what I use:

The Right SD Cards — UHS-II for Stills, Faster Options for Hybrid

✅ Why I Use It
To keep the X-T5 feeling snappy with bursts and large Raw files, you want good quality cards but you don’t want to pay for the highest speeds as you don’t need them. What you do want is reliability. For pure photography, these are my go-to. If you’re doing heavier video/hybrid work, step up to faster cards on your primary slot. The reason that I always use Sandisk cards is because in nearly 2 decades of use, I’ve never had one fail me, I can’t say that about any other brand of cards that I’ve used.

These are what I use:

✴️ Tip: If you want to save some money, use a faster card in Slot 1 and set Slot 2 to backup or overflow using a slower card, depending on the job.

Peak Design Slide Lite — Comfortable, Quick-Adjust Strap

✅ Why I Use It
I often like to just sling the X-T5 around me and head out. I’m not a fan of the OEM camera straps for long shooting sessions — I find the strap width uncomfortable and the difficult-to-adjust length limiting. It’s also impossible to quickly detach the OEM straps when you need to. After a lot of research, I went for the Peak Design Slide Lite — because I wanted something strong enough to carry my system cameras like the X-T5 but light enough to not feel like overkill for my X100VI. Yes, it’s a bit pricey for a strap, but after using it regularly for nearly a year, I’m a convert.

The materials feel high-end, with a strap that’s wide enough for comfort but still lightweight enough for smaller cameras. It’s also double-sided — one side is smooth for sliding, the other has small rubber-like grip strips to keep the strap in place when worn on the shoulder. You can wear it as a sling (my preferred style), neck strap, or shoulder strap. Adjustments are fast thanks to the built-in pull tabs (though despite their claims, I wouldn’t call it truly one-handed).

But what I really love is the anchor system. It’s the most efficient way I know to attach or detach a strap without the hassle of threading fiddly OEM lugs or unscrewing anything. I’ve added Peak Design anchors to all my cameras so I can swap the Slide Lite between them in seconds. It’s light enough to suit my X100VI, but easily strong enough for my X-T5 and largest lenses without feeling bulky. Pretty much perfect.

Are there any downsides? It’s not cheap at around $70, and the strap ends near the anchor points can sometimes get a little stiff or feel in the way while shooting on smaller cameras, but on the X-T5 it feels better than anything else I have used.

Here’s the one I use:

Peak Design Everyday Sling 10L — Compact Carry That Fits an X-T5 Kit

✅ Why I Use It
The Everyday Sling 10L has become my default carry for the X-T5 — and honestly, for most of my kits. The outer material strikes the perfect balance: strong and durable without that overly stiff, “armour-plated” feel you get from a lot of camera bags. I’ve used it in all-day drizzle with no water making its way inside, and even in torrential Southeast Asian downpours it kept everything dry.

The design is sleek and minimal, so it doesn’t immediately scream “camera bag” to everyone on the street. That’s a big plus when you’re working in busy areas or travelling. The strap is comfortable enough for all-day wear, even when the bag is fully loaded. And it will take a lot more than you’d expect: I can fit my X-T5 with a pro-grade lens attached, two more of Fuji’s 1.4/1.2 primes, and my X100VI — all at once.

Inside, Peak Design’s clever divider system really shines. The little “ledge” dividers let you safely stack one lens on top of another without them touching, and there are dedicated slots for batteries plus a zippered compartment for smaller items like spare memory cards and a lens cloth. Against the rear panel is a padded sleeve that fits my iPad Pro 13″ M4 with Magic Keyboard and Pencil attached — snug but secure.

On the outside, you get another zippered compartment that’s perfect for cables, chargers, and other accessories you want to keep separate from your camera gear. There are also a couple of attachment points where you can secure a Peak Design Capture Clip if you want instant, external access to your camera.

I’ve tried a lot of messenger-style bags over the years — Amazon Basics, Lowepro, Vanguard, Billingham — and right now, this is my favourite. It’s so good I’m seriously considering buying another size variant for flexibility when I’m carrying different kits. That said, even the 10L never feels unwieldy, even when I’m packing light for the day. I just love a good bag — though I may need to rehearse my justification speech for the next time my wife sees another one being delivered 😄.

Here’s the best messenger bag I’ve ever used:

Full Kits I Actually Use (everything in one place).

Rather than list every lens and accessory, here are simple, proven kits that cover most of my X-T5 shooting. I’ll link these to Amazon lists so you can see current pricing at a glance.

• Lightweight Flexible Kit
• Professional Fuji X-T5 Prime Kit

Pairing the L-grip with the Slide Lite has been my most comfortable everyday combo. On long days out with my family, that extra depth makes a surprising difference — letting me carry the camera securely while also juggling the usual family gear (including the not-so-cool-looking diaper bags 😄).

Conclusion

The X-T5 doesn’t need a mountain of add-ons — just the right ones. For me, a better grip, clean screen, dependable power, and the correct cards cover 95% of real-world needs. Add a comfortable strap and a bag, and you’ve got a setup that’s ready for anything without killing what makes the X-T5 so good: its size and balance.

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