Last Updated October 21st 2025. I used to own the original Olympus 17mm f/1.8 back when I shot with the Pen-F. The 35mm equivalent field of view has always been one of my favourite everyday walk-around focal lengths, so that lens spent a lot of time on my camera. It was decent but not great … Read more
Over the last decade, I’ve drifted in and out of owning a full Micro Four Thirds kit. Mostly Olympus/OM System bodies, with a few Panasonics thrown in the mix. And every time I’ve sold them off, I notice something strange: I miss shooting with Micro Four Thirds. In fact, heres 5 things that I already … Read more
Last updated October 21st 2025: 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
When I first saw the OM System OM-3, my immediate thoughts were of nostalgia for the Olympus Pen-F that I owned and shot all those years ago. The Pen-F, while it had some serious flaws, was one of the most enjoyable cameras I’ve ever used. Beautifully designed — possibly the best-looking camera of the modern … Read more
If you’re just getting into photography, you’ve probably already found yourself lost in the endless lens choices. Forums are full of arguments over which lens is “sharper” and which are “unusable.” Before long, you feel pressured to keep searching for something better — something sharper, brighter, usually more expensive. I fell into this trap years … Read more
Updated October 2025: 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. So you’ve got your X-T5 — which I personally think is the best photography camera Fujifilm makes right now. But with the sheer amount of Fuji … Read more
Even in 2025 — after using cameras as diverse as the Fujifilm X100VI, Ricoh GR III/IIIx, OM System and comparing the X-T5 vs the Nikon Z6III — the X-T5 still strikes the best balance I’ve found between performance and portability. It blends physical control dials with speed of use in a way that keeps me … Read more
It’s a fair question. The internet has been flooded with praise for Fuji’s little retro-looking camera, and at times the hype has felt louder than the shutter itself. But here’s the thing: I’ve lived with it for over a year. I’ve owned the X100T, the X100V, and I still use other cameras from Nikon, OM … Read more
I own both of Fuji’s “normal” primes — the compact XF 35mm f/2 and the newer XF 33mm f/1.4 WR — and on paper, they look very similar. Same field of view, both weather-sealed, both solid everyday options. But here’s the thing: they couldn’t feel more different once you actually use them. The 35mm f/2 … Read more
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