Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 vs 85mm 1.8S: Does the prime justify the cost?

A photo of my daughter, sat at a picnic table in a beer garden. Taken on the Nikon Z6III and Nikon Z 85mm 1.8S lens.

85mm is not a focal length I shoot that often, even though it’s my preferred portrait focal length. I guess thats because unlike 35mm and 50mm, its not a particularly good focal length for general shooting, or at least, it’s not a particularly easy focal length to use for general shooting as it feels considerably … Read more

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

Best Portrait Lenses for Fujifilm in 2026 (Real-World Tested)

a portrait of a young mixed race filipina girl shot on the fuji xt5 and 56mm 1.2 WR lens.

Last Updated March 2nd 2026: I’ve been shooting with a lot of different cameras lately, but the X-T5 is still the one I grab for personal photos of my daughters and family — and these are still the best portrait lenses for Fujifilm going into 2026. if you’re looking for more general lens recommendations then … Read more

Fujifilm 50mm f/2 vs 56mm f/1.2 WR: Real-World Thoughts From My Daughter’s Pool Party

a young girl celebrates her birthday at a pool party. Photo taken on the Fujifilm 56mm 1.2WR lens.

Shooting My Daughter’s Birthday with Two Fuji Portrait Lenses Sofia’s just turned nine, and for her birthday she invited quite a few friends from school as well as some of her cousins to a pool party we hosted. As usual, I brought my camera. It’s become something of a role I’ve taken on the last … Read more