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 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
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 and I have now added the Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8 II lens to … 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 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
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard it: “Why would I carry a camera when my phone takes such great pictures?” And I get it — your phone’s already in your pocket, it’s small, it’s quick, and it’s probably the best it’s ever been. But here’s the thing no one tells you: … Read more
Last Updated February 2026: Despite using a lot of cameras while writing articles for my website, the X-T5 remains the camera that I reach for when I’m with my family on personal trips and, the one I enjoy using the most, well, alongside my X100VI too. What I’ve found since moving to Scotland a couple … Read more
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
Since leaving the UK in 2014, I always thought it was temporary. A few years abroad. Some travel. A bit of life experience before I did the “normal” things people like me are meant to do — get a job, buy a house, settle down somewhere predictable. That was the plan. Until my first daughter … Read more