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Fujifilm 16–55mm f/2.8 II Review: A Bag of Primes… or Just Hype?

May 12, 2026April 14, 2026 by David Fleet

A photographer in a red Arcteryx jacket taking a photograph with the Fujifilm X-T5 camera and Fujifilm 16-55mm f/2.8II lens.

I’ve heard it said on multiple occasions that the Fujifilm 16-55mm f/2.8 II is like having a bag full of primes. That sounded great to me as I’ve primarily shot primes on Fuji over the last few years and while my 18-55mm was a bargain when it came with my X-T5, I can’t help but … Read more

Fuji XF 18mm f/1.4 WR Review – The Lens That Surprised Me

May 8, 2026September 23, 2025 by David Fleet

The Fuji 18mm 1.4WR lens next to the Fujifilm 23mm 1.4WR and Fuji 33mm 1.4WR on a black background in dramatic light.

Last Update May 7th 2026: I’ve now spent much longer shooting with the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 WR across family photography, travel, landscapes and everyday life, and my opinion of it has only improved with time. Despite now shooting extensively with multiple systems including high-end Nikon full-frame gear, this is still one of the Fuji … Read more