This is the second article in my series looking at whether primes are worth buying if you already own a very good zoom lens like the Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4. In the first article, I ended up concluding that for general shooters, the Nikon Z 35mm 1.8S probably isn’t worth the expense as that focal … Read more
I recently compared the Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8II lens against all the premium Fujfiilm primes in that focal range. The reason I did that was because the zoom lens is said by many to be like a bag of primes. The Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 isn’t quite in the same category in terms of how it … Read more
I bought the Nikon Zf because I wanted it to be a full frame Fuji X-T5, a modern Nikon Df and while it doesn’t really feel like a full frame X-T5, it’s still a capable camera. I bought the Nikon Z8 as I wanted one camera to do everything well and the Z8 absolutely nails … Read more
In this final article in my series testing whether the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 II can really be considered a bag of primes, I’m putting it up against the Fuji XF 56mm f/1.2 WR, the latest version of what is arguably Fujifilm’s finest portrait lens. Unlike the other prime lenses featured in this series, the … Read more
One of the first prime lenses that photographers are often encouraged to buy is a 50mm equivalent lens, and for good reason. It’s a focal length that sits comfortably between wide-angle and telephoto, making it incredibly versatile. Step back a little and it can capture context and tell a story. Move closer and it becomes … Read more
Last updated: May 20th 2026 I’ve continued to carry the GR IV with me since moving to Scotland when I want a high-quality camera but don’t want to haul larger gear around. When I heard the Ricoh GR IV announcement, I immediately jumped onto Ricoh’s website to see what had changed. I was excited — … Read more
Last Updated: May 2026 I’ve continued shooting extensively with both the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S and Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S across multiple Nikon bodies including the Zf, Z6III and Z8. Since originally publishing this article, I’ve used them for family photography, travel, everyday carry and landscape work here in Scotland as well as … Read more
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
I’ve spent the last two decades working as a professional landscape photographer, travel photographer and now building my own long term project work, and during that time I’ve been shooting everything from compact cameras to 4×5 film, in the Philippines, Asia, Europe and Scotland. I’ve spent endless hours researching, buying and later selling cameras in … Read more
Last Updated May 2026 — After using the X100VI quite a bit since moving to Scotland at the beginning of 2026, and as stock availability of the X100VI has improved significantly, the odds have tilted further in the X100VI’s favour in my opinion — unless you can find a great deal on a used X100V. … Read more