Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 II vs XF 18mm f/1.4 WR: Do You Really Need the Prime?

An image of two photos compared in Adobe Lightroom to show the difference between the Fujifilm 16-55mm f/2.8II lens and the Fujifilm 18mm 1.4wr lens.

Since its release, I’ve heard the claim repeated many times that the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II is like having a bag full of prime lenses in a single package. As someone who owns both the zoom and several of Fujifilm’s premium primes, I wanted to put that claim to the test. … Read more

Field Notes: Returning to the Fujifilm X100VI in the Woods of Perthshire

A pathway through woodland with the trunk of a Scots Pine tree prominent in the foreground. Photo is taken on the Fujifilm X100VI camera.

Over the past few weeks I’ve spent a lot of time shooting Nikon cameras. The Nikon Z8 in particular has become a regular companion on local walks around Perthshire, often paired with either the excellent 20mm f/1.8 S or one of Nikon’s other lenses. As a result, the Fujifilm X100VI hasn’t seen as much use … Read more